This is certainly something that is frustrating in the sense that this has been going on for a long time.

the men and women who wear our uniform are selfless heroes who embody the American spirit, courage, honor, and patriotism. They are defenders of our freedom. I am here to honor and pay my respects to one of America's finest: Arkansas Army…

I ask unanimous consent that Nick Howard and Mark Owens, congressional fellows in Senator Hatch's office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the 114th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Honoring Our Armed Forces Sergeant Sylvester Bruce Cline

today I wish to recognize the life of Ron Miller for his dedication to our country and his fierce advocacy on behalf of the veteran community. Mr. Miller was born January 20, 1938, in West Ridge, AR. He graduated from Mississippi County…

I thank the Presiding Officer. Mr. President, I will be brief. I wanted to come down to the floor. Right now we are in the midst of discussing a very important bill, the Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations act, funding law enforcement…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Good. No, that is great. We hear a lot about, rightfully so, about opioids and stuff, so an integrated system theoretically probably would help with that, also, so that is good.

today, along with Senator Leahy, I submit a resolution recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program. On August 1, 1946, President Harry S. Truman signed into law legislation authored by Senator James William Fulbright of…

Senator Boozman, what you are really referring to is what is referred to as the software development life cycle.

But that is the essence of it, isn't it?

I would really like to see a more proactive approach and a little bit less defensive actions in those regards.

So, his attitude is that the Attorney General trumps Congress passing a law?

But, he does not get to decide what laws he is going to enforce.

the Federal Government's No. 1 responsibility is to protect the American people. As the Obama administration approaches its final months, the American people still do not feel, with any degree of confidence, that Washington is taking the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Scott). The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.

I rise today to address the bait-and- switch being pulled on the American people in this Congress regarding catfish inspection. We have all been told by lobbyists for fish importers and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam that the catfish…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. USDA Catfish Inspection Rule

I ask unanimous consent that the defense legislative fellow in my office, Senior MSG Trey Walker, be granted floor privileges for the duration of the consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I want to express my strong support for the 2017 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill. Senator Collins and Senator Reed deserve tremendous credit for their leadership on this bipartisan bill. Congress has…

recycling plastic can result in energy savings up to 87 percent and keep the plastic out of the ocean.

this amendment provides a simple report from the Department of Energy on a specific kind of transmission project. The amendment will not cause delays or add additional redtape. It provides transparency and ensures that the Department…

I call up my amendment No. 3311. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Arkansas [Mr. Boozman] proposes an amendment numbered 3311 to…

today I wish to recognize the 37th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act, TRA. Since the TRA was signed into law in 1979, the U.S.-Taiwan bilateral relationship has continued to expand, growing into an important…