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Mr. President, I have been here a little over a year. I keep mentioning that often because what a year it has been. In that stretch, there has not been a period of time when I think there has been so much urgency for us as a Senate and for…
Mr. President, growing up, my dad used to tell me on a regular basis: ``You should never speak up unless you can improve upon the silence.'' I tried to take that to heart in my personal life and in my professional life. Today I feel like I…
Madam President, I have been here a little over a year and have dealt with several issues that tell me how this place works. I never thought we would come to the point at which we have actually choked down the real economy with the valid…
Mr. President, first of all, I would like to thank you for sparing me not having to be in the seat indefinitely, and I promise I will keep this short. What a day we have come through. Senator Cramer and I have been here a little bit over a…
Madam President, the discovery of thousands of fetal remains in Indiana at an abortionist's home last year horrified us all and highlighted a disturbing trend that Indiana has taken the lead in rectifying. This bill is our chance to fix…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Request--S. 2590
Madam President, I think if we continue to make the argument with women's healthcare that it is mutually exclusive to consider that, and you define what we are talking about here--banning abortions where there is pain-felt capability or…
Mr. President, I rise to recognize 175 years of tourism, history, and hospitality that the French Lick Resort has brought to my home State of Indiana. In 1832, two Hoosier brothers, Thomas and Dr. William Bowles, purchased 1,500 acres of…
Mr. President, a little over a month ago--or a year ago--I was here with Senator Sasse and asked for a unanimous consent vote. I was here, mostly curious to see who might object to a bill that wants born alive--where you do everything you…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise today in opposition to H.J. Res. 79. Of course, I believe in equal rights. Women should never face discrimination and harassment. I believe we should be empowering women and girls to achieve their…
Surprise medical bills can be financially devastating for families. Patients must be protected from this harmful practice. As Congress considers solutions to this issue, I urge Speaker Pelosi to reject any proposals that include government…
Mr. President, as a U.S. Senator, I swore an oath to uphold the Constitution, and, while sitting in this High Court of Impeachment, I have fulfilled my duty to serve as an impartial juror. After hearing all counsel arguments and reviewing…
I ask to send a question to the desk on my behalf and Senator Barrasso's for the President's counsel. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The question from Senators Braun and Barrasso for counsel for the President: The House Managers have said…
Mr. Chief Justice, I, along with Senator Lee, send to the desk a question for the President's counsel. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The question from Senators Braun and Lee is for the counsel for the President: Under Professor…
I send a question to the desk on behalf of myself and Senator Braun. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The Senator from Indiana and Senator Braun ask both parties the following question: We were promised by House managers that the evidence…
I would like to thank Congresswoman Tlaib for her leadership, for her friendship, for all that she does not for just her constituents, but for Muslims, non- Muslims, and Americans. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the NO BAN Act…
I applaud the Trump administration for proposing to update the totally outdated National Environmental Policy Act regulations. These policies haven't seen reform in over 4 decades. As a result countless infrastructure projects have been…
During the President's upcoming State of the Union Address, he has the opportunity to deliver a strong message of unity, peace, and hope to all of those who tune in, both Americans and all who are watching abroad. Just in the last few…