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. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I think it reflects very well on your character that you've disclosed it up front, as well as that it was dismissed as completely unfounded.

I think it's a good thing for government employees to be involved in their community.

I want to recognize today David McBee of Gassville, AK, as this week's Arkansan of the Week for his charitable contributions to his North Arkansas community. By day, David is the regional manager at Arvest Bank's Yellville branch, but he…

it is an honor to serve in the Senate. It is an honor to serve the people of Arkansas. I would never complain about the tasks we are given. There is one small burden I bear, though. As a junior Senator, I preside over the Senate--I usually…

There are some war fighting functions that machines can carry out more quickly and accurately than humans.

This Administration continues a longstanding pattern of misleading the American people in public settings and telling the Congress the truth in private settings.

We did not have a prisoner exchange. We released duly convicted prisoners in our courts of law, and we waived warrants that were outstanding.

So $50 billion, though, that is the gross sanctions relief that they might receive? Not net.

Will the Administration commit to a pure extension of the Iran Sanctions Action, yes or no?

I find it hard to believe that a simple extension of it, changing nothing but the date, would, therefore, be a violation.

Yeah. And then of course there is the additional benefits of economic growth since the JCPOA and the Obama administration have brought 6 percent growth to Iran while leaving us with 2 percent growth.