I think it is critical for the Army Corps of Engineers. It is critical for Members of Congress to understand how decisions are being made.

Stakeholders and sponsor collaboration with the Army Corps of Engineers is a critical component in solving today's water resources challenges.

There will be resources allocated specifically in this area and with that, there is no excuse for not moving forward and trying to engage with these communities.

I am told that you are a quick study, and we are counting on that to be the case.

This is a critical leadership position for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Congress has been very clear about moving these concepts forward.

Delaware is the lowest lying State in America. The highest point of land in Delaware is a bridge.

We are proud on this Committee of our record of bipartisanship. I like to say that we are work horses here on this Committee, not show horses.

I think one of the strips was, Pogo would say, we have met the enemy, and it is us.

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas 92, nays 8, as…

the best thing is simply for the 23rd Amendment to be repealed

I never imagined serving in all those capacities that I would ever end up leading a charge in the Senate to fight on behalf of the residents of the 51st State.

If you are not at the table, you may well end up on the menu.

I believe we need to be strategic and to work cooperatively with our allies to ensure fairness, transparency, and openness in our e-commerce and data roles.

In one of his first acts as President, former President Trump made what many of us regard as a misguided and short-sighted decision to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP, agreement.

The Constitution, Article IV, Section 3, the Admissions Clause, which says that Congress can admit new States into the union.

I'm happy to be your wing man on this subcommittee and in other ways.

This is about ensuring that more than 700,000 American citizens, who call Washington, D.C., home, have an equal voice.

My bill, a bill that many of our colleagues have co-sponsored, as well as the nearly 40 constitutional law experts who recently signed a letter of support, believe otherwise.

I firmly believe that any proposal for U.S. reengagement in the region must be based on input from labor, from environment, from business, and society groups throughout our country, as well as Congress.

In my mind, it should not be viewed as a partisan issue in any way.

I am happy to work with you and thank you for working with us on the environmental piece.

one of his first acts as President that former President Trump made was what many of us regard as a misguided and short-sighted decision to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, TPP, agreement.

There are no constitutional obstacles to admitting Washington, D.C., as a State.

We do not want to be on the menu, we want to be at the table.