I rise in support of the National Defense Authorization Act. This is a bipartisan bill that will provide our servicemembers with the funding they need to continue to keep our country safe. Over the last 5 months, we have had numerous…

The title is ``Dismal Growth Needs the 3.5% Solution.'' He noted that from 1790 to 2014, almost the entire history of our great Nation, this country grew annually at 3.7 percent GDP growth--3.7 percent. The Obama administration's annual…

I think it is important that you are able to kind of address some of the issues he has raised in a lot of detail.

the issue of expanding broadband, certainly in my state of Alaska, is a really important goal.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 21, 2015, at 10 a.m., in room 328A of the Russell Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 21, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Banking, Housing…

I rise in support of the trade promotion authority bill which has been debated on the Senate floor the last few days. I begin, though, by complimenting my good friend and colleague from Ohio--one of the most well-respected Members of this…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 21, 2015, at 9:15 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Homeland Security…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 21, 2015, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``Understanding America's…

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 21, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Subcommittee on Public…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources' Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 21, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-366 of the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 21, 2015, at 10:15 a.m., in room SR-253 of the Russell Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 21, 2015, at 10:15 a.m., in the President's Room of the Capitol. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 21, 2015, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``The Financial Regulatory Improvement Act…

As corny as it may sound--I was 5 years old when John Kennedy was inaugurated as President. I grew up with the 'ask what you can do for your country' tag line.

Some of us think that our credibility in certain areas of the world has been weak.

I think Congress sometimes comes in and has broader strategic insights than the military has on occasion, not always.

I grew up with this idea of public service. I really believe in public service.

We are not even playing in this game at all.

We just want more Coasties, not less, in Alaska.

If we start withdrawing troops, the 425 in particular, I think that heightens risk.

I do not believe it has been approved or authorized by the Congress.

I have seen this both as Alaska's attorney general and a DNR commissioner there.

I do not think they abide by the law, but (B) they seem limitless.

As rapidly is the key issue. Again, it is a huge issue with our fleet. I think there are a lot of people who are starting to lose patience on it.