Michael Bennet

Sometimes around this place, it seems like months, sometimes years go by without anybody actually getting anything done that is useful for the American people.

I told you that if you could break the Gordian knot of fire funding, you would be a hero in Colorado.

We provided the USDA with $600 million to expand high-speed internet.

Maybe we need to get you a megaphone because not everyone in the administration seems to be getting the message that we need to do more to improve the quality of life in rural America, not less.

I was disappointed that the White House decided to double-down on proposed budget cuts that would hurt agriculture and rural families.

It is essential for our cherry growers.

I believe we need tough trade enforcement when countries like China break the rules.

I am looking forward to the Finance Committee processing the nomination of Mr. Chuck Rettig, who has been nominated by the President to lead the IRS.

Acting Commissioner Kautter has been doing an admirable job leading the agency.

I am confident that we can find meaningful, bipartisan solutions that will help the IRS perform its duties while still remaining clearly under congressional supervision.

I appreciate their efforts on that front. And I look forward to working with my good friend and colleague, Senator Wyden, as we explore legislative options here in the Senate.

I wish you guys would consult with us... to understand the effect that you are having.

I do not think it helps when the President... announced his tariffs.

Do you think the President has any awareness about the effect he has on the domestic politics of our allies?

Our farmers and ranchers want to be able to export the goods that they are producing here in the United States.

I think it is very important to make these distinctions, because our allies are hearing the administration describe them as hostile.

I do not necessarily agree with much of what you say, but I do believe you are giving us your candid view.

It is unfortunate that we spend too little time thinking about families living in poverty, and especially children living in poverty in the United States.

The 21CSC initiative has received bipartisan support in Congress from Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Michael Bennet (D-CO)

We support robust funding for State and Tribal Assistance Grants.

We support robust funding consistent with fiscal year 2018 levels.

Full funding, both mandatory and discretionary.

We support full funding for fiscal year 2019.

I hope, Dr. Clark, that we will be able to overcome our own presumption of dysfunction in the U.S. Congress and actually move some of this legislation forward.

Today, I will be introducing the Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act along with Senators Warren, Heller, and Toomey.