Thank you for your passion, and I would ask that we spend the rest of this day dealing with this and seeing if we can't work this out.

Thank you for your comments. Always thoughtful, always thoughtful.

Given how important this obviously is, my only regret is that we didn't have an opportunity to talk about it 24 hours ago.

There is a good compromise out there, and I think if we are smart and don't give up today, we will find it.

long before I ever thought of running for office, I was a little kid born in a West Virginia coal mining town called Beckley. My sister and I ended up going to the same grade school not too far from our house. As a kid, I was pretty well…

I want to associate myself with the gentleman from California, and I thank him for his comments. I rise today in strong opposition to the measure before us. If enacted, this measure would block Federal funding for the EPA's new plan to…

I want to make sure that the Postal Service has what it needs to continue to do a good job.

We appreciate that. But provided nearly $50 billion with a B, $50 billion in financial relief for the Postal Service.

It will be a significant feat for the Postal Service and for OPM to implement this new program.

It's evident that the Postal Service must adapt to shifting consumer preferences to ensure its financial sustainability.

The law repealed a burdensome pre-funding mandate for postal workers retiree benefits.

I thank the Senator from West Virginia, my native State, for yielding to me. Out of the three Senators in the U.S. Senate from West Virginia, today we are all speaking on this proposal by Senator Cramer. I rise today in opposition to S.J…

I ask unanimous consent that I be recognized for 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

My colleague John Barrasso has just spoken. He and I used to lead the Environment and Public Works Committee. We worked together over the years on a lot of issues. He is good at finding the middle in a bunch of those and I think I am, too…

before I address recycling and composting, I just want to say something with respect and affection to my friend from Texas. About a month ago, Democrats and Republicans joined together here on this floor to pass bipartisan legislation to…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order following the remarks of my friend from Iowa, Senator Grassley. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned to convene for a pro forma session only, with no business being conducted, at 9:25 a.m. on Friday, March 15; that when the Senate adjourns on…

I further ask that the concurrent resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 84, which was received from the House and I understand is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by…

I have five requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I ask unanimous consent that the following members of my staff be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the Congress: Natasha Kieval, Cassandra Worthington, Nicole Comisky, and Ryan Smith. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

I rise today in strong opposition to override President Biden's veto on S.J. Res. 38, a Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the Biden administration's phase-in of ``Buy American'' requirements for electric vehicle charging…

I ask unanimous consent to speak for 2 minutes prior to the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I rise today in support of Joe Goffman's nomination to serve as Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. At the end of last year, I joined several of our colleagues to discuss our recent delegation trip to Dubai for…

in reserving the right to object, I want to thank my colleague, who has joined me here on the floor this evening, for his service to our country. Like him, I was just a pup. I was 17 years old when I raised my right hand and took an oath…