Competition is high, but also in these rural communities they do not have the ability to get the grant writers.

I want to thank you and Chairman Carper for having this so, so very important hearing.

Access to safe and reliable water is critical for all Americans.

I have the privilege of being with my fellow Senator, Tom Cotton, as we rise today to honor two Arkansans who gave their lives in service to others recently. Arkansas Department of Corrections Officer Sergeant Joshua Caudell was a member…

while we gathered in the House Chamber for the State of the Union Address, the whole world was watching for President Biden's comments on Putin's rapidly escalating invasion of Ukraine. I thought the President did a good job expressing our…

It is certainly worth repeating that today's hearing is historic in that not only are we considering four highly qualified nominees but four highly qualified female nominees.

Thank you, Chair Stabenow and Ranking Member Boozman, for holding this hearing.

I have heard from several ag interests that there is a perceived shift at the CFTC to become an agency which is heavy on enforcement.

I congratulate all of you on your nomination and your willingness to serve our country.

I rise today to recognize the National FFA Organization and celebrate National FFA Week, February 19-26, 2022. This is a week to applaud the positive impact FFA has made on our country and acknowledge the accomplishments of its members…

we have a true crisis at our southern border. Those in Washington who refuse to use the word ``crisis'' to describe the humanitarian and security challenges must accept the disastrous consequences of an open-border policy. Just look at the…

Can you briefly explain what digital assets are generally used for and how they are regulated?

If each one of you all would--this is a question for all of you, but you have only got about 30 seconds to answer it or the Chairwoman will yell at me, which is not a good thing.

I want to reiterate that regulation and innovation are not mutually exclusive, and that is what we are all working to achieve.

I think the urgent first step is to provide the CFTC with the authorization and the resources and funding needed to oversight certain parts of the market.

Should the CFTC be given an expanded role in regulating digital asset spot markets?

I think from a congressional standpoint, as we think about this going forward, there is a way to legislatively limit the expansive or expansion of authority for the CFTC and make very clear that the direction you are giving us is very…

As of now, there is a gap in the oversight of digital assets. This poses a danger to the American consumers and could threaten the resiliency of our financial markets if left unchecked.

If it fails, and it is not a question of, it is when, then it would severely make it such that essentially the Arkansas River would shut down.

I have had the privilege of serving Arkansans in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives in both the majority and minority. So I know how unmistakably important it is to protect the rights of the minority in the interest of…

I appreciate the Administration for their support of the President's 2022 budget request for the Three Rivers Navigation Project.

I rise today to recognize SMSgt Carlos Sanchez for his dedicated service to the U.S. Air Force and the Senate as a Legislative Defense Fellow. Carlos has served as a vital part of my team since January 2021. He has been a trusted adviser…

I rise today to recognize CMSgt Jason Jenkins for his dedicated service to the U.S. Air Force and the Senate as a Legislative Defense Fellow. Jason served as a vital part of my team in 2020. He was a trusted adviser on issues relating to…

I found that farmers and ranchers are some of the best stewards of our land.

Partnerships between the Federal Government and the agricultural community are imperative to address species management and recovery.