I cannot support you for Comptroller of the Currency.

You have been critical of the use of economic theory and empirical data as the basis for financial regulation.

I have always thought that economic analysis has served an important role in ensuring regulations.

I had hoped to be standing here today making a statement in support of the bill before us. For weeks, Chairman Leahy and I, along with chairs and ranking members of the subcommittees of the Appropriations Committee, worked cooperatively to…

this amendment provides $50.2 billion to meet defense infrastructure needs across this Nation. I believe we need to modernize our shipyards, our test ranges, our depots, ammunition plants, install 5G technology at military bases, support…

I call up my amendment No. 3293 and ask that it be reported by number. This is an amendment by Shelby, Inhofe, Wicker, and others, dealing with defense infrastructure. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number…

Reserving the right to object, I ask that the Senator from Pennsylvania modify his request to include my amendment No. 2535 dealing with defense infrastructure to this bill and that it be agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the Senator…

reserving the right to object, I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from Texas modify his request to include my amendment No. 2535 dealing with defense infrastructure in this country and that it be agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Arizona. H.R. 3684

reserving the right to object again, I ask that the Senator modify his request to include my amendment No. 2535 and that it be agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the Senator from Delaware so amend?

reserving the right to object, I would ask unanimous consent now that the Senator modify his request to include my amendment No. 2535, and I will speak to that briefly. The underlying bill includes billions of dollars for all manner of…

Despite the challenges caused by the pandemic, our banking system overall has remained resilient, with strong capital and liquidity levels.

I will just take a few minutes here. This is very important, that we get this supplemental passed. I want to first thank my colleague and the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Leahy, for the work he has done here, working…

I call up amendment No. 2124 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Alabama [Mr. Shelby], for Mr. Cotton…

I, along with others, believe that this could be the sign of things to come.

If we fail to take inflation seriously, Mr. Chairman, I am concerned that our Nation could be faced with the same challenges of years ago.

I think it is a given by this Committee on Appropriations, Defense to--not to shortchange the Navy, not to shortchange readiness, and also future weapons. And, if we do it, we do it at the peril of this Country; would we not?

this afternoon, I want to discuss my grave concerns with S. 1. Many have said that this political power grab is a solution in search of a problem. I agree with that. This bill contains, I believe, a number of alarming provisions that would…

I am concerned that we are sending the wrong message to both our allies and our adversaries.

Last month President Biden pledged his full support, voting to replenish Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system.

The Department stated that it is prioritizing China as our number one pacing challenge.

The world is complex--is a complex and dangerous place, and we all know that you understand the magnitude of the challenges that we face from our near-peer adversaries, who seek to undermine the U.S.'s position as a world leader and…

China seeks hegemony, militarily, technologically, economically, and geopolitically, and is making unprecedented investments to see that to fruition.

The budget that we are discussing today, does just that, proposing what is, effectively, a cut in defense spending for 2022.

This year, the budget proposal by this administration signals to the world that the administration is not committed to investing in readiness, training, state-of-the-art equipment and technological overmatch.