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If that is threatened, then I think the global economy is threatened, and the rules which have underpinned 150 years of international trade and commerce are also threatened, and that cannot be allowed to happen.

If we create a precedent in the Middle East where a nation-state can decide that they are going to control an international waterway and, if you don't pay them, blow up your ships, we have created a very dangerous precedent.

The problem we're having right now is they're not serious about talks. If they're serious, we're serious.

One leaked through," is how Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the Iranian attack on an air base in Jordan that killed two U.S. soldiers and left one missing in action on Friday.

I think he'd be an amazing senator for the state of South Carolina.

I have not seen and heard of an endorsement yet coming out of the White House.

I hope we see the Jay Clayton that I have known and have worked with.

We're a little rock-in-a-hard-place here

I've known Jay for a long time. I like Jay. I worked well with him when he was at the SEC. But I was bitterly disappointed by his performance in front of my committee.

Jay Clayton is a highly qualified nominee with a deep experience combatting a wide range of national security threats.

We will use that subpoena power if we are fortunate enough to have it next year.

Ordinarily we would have a presiding officer sternly gaveling down the applause, but actually there's something very refreshing, inspiring about your approval.

I hope that's not necessary. We've had conversations, productive conversations, on both sides of the aisle on a funding resolution that would carry us past the November election.

That is something that I intend to bring to the floor for a vote before the August break.

I've turned down the temperature of the stove to try to get it correct without boiling over.

New Hampshire is proud to have some of the best schools in the country.

We must enact this legislation at a federal level to protect the future of hundreds of thousands of young girls who have been stripped of their independence.

While I agree these principles should guide the administration and oversight of Federal funds, the rule would impose new, burdensome requirements on award recipients … and conflict with Congress’ control over the federal funding process.

Today we honored our commitment to ensure that this tax relief for Hoosiers had no adverse effect on the roads and infrastructure in our communities.

And because of that, we were able to make life more affordable for Hoosiers this summer with the cheapest gas in the country.

Is no safer or better off than before the war.

This investment reinforces our nation’s technological leadership while reducing reliance on foreign adversaries for critical energy capabilities.

This regional tech hub will build on Idaho’s unmatched expertise and innovation in small modular reactors.

This investment by the U.S. Department of Commerce... will expand opportunities for the West to maintain this strong reputation.