I come to the floor this afternoon to discuss two issues: one dealing with the World Bank and another one dealing with the Department of Defense's inability to get clean audits. Today the World Bank is releasing its country partnership…

I believe I have developed a reputation among my colleagues, and hopefully among my constituents, for transparency in the issue of the public's business should be public. That applies to how the World Bank loans U.S. dollars. The World…

I ask unanimous consent to address my colleagues for 1\1/2\ minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I hope a lot of Americans have been able to watch on television what is going on over in Iran right now. I hope Americans have an opportunity to listen to some Americans of Iranian descent who are commenting on what is going on over there…

one thing I am always going to remember about Johnny Isakson is that with every conversation with him, he always included some words of encouragement for the work that I am involved in or how we are working together. I think you saw that…

I would like to address the Senate for 1 minute as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I have come to the floor many times to speak with my colleagues about the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. I recently spoke with my colleagues in the House of Representatives and also officials within the administration about the same…

on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, my wife Barbara and I traveled to Carroll, IA, for the induction of our youngest son, Jay Grassley, to the Iowa Girls Coaches' Association Hall of Fame. Jay earned this honor through his work over the…

probably a lot of my colleagues know I have had a quarter-century interest in legislation dealing with foster care and the foster care system. This is National Adoption Month, and while recent data from the Department of Health and Human…

the financial crisis facing the private sector multiemployer pension system calls for comprehensive reform and getting it done soon. The crisis is severe and growing worse every day. Would you believe about 125 multiemployer plans are in…

in recent years, the opioid epidemic has resulted in steadily climbing numbers of kids entering foster care. However, in 2018, the number of children in foster care has declined for the first time since 2011. This is evidence that…

a whole bunch of us Midwest biofuel Senators sent a cover letter with our comments to President Trump. Those comments were in regard to the biofuel rules that are out for public comment. The President has been a supporter of biofuels and…

I ask unanimous consent to address the Senate for 1 minute as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

the minority leader is so committed to his campaign rhetoric, calling the Senate a political graveyard, that he is killing the House-passed appropriations package that funds our national defense and pays our troops. Leader McConnell has…

a 5-year decline in farm income, retaliatory tariffs on U.S. ag commodities, disrupted renewable biofuel policies, devastating natural disasters, and now shortages of LP gas needed to dry harvested grain add to the growing burdens weighing…

I rise today to pay tribute to a fallen soldier from Iowa, Private Channing Robert Whitaker. After 76 years, this marine is finally coming home. Inspired by the patriotism and service of his four older siblings who also served during World…

this week I introduced S. 2838 with Senators Ernst, Blackburn, Sullivan, Murkowski, and Perdue. This legislation, which we have titled the SAFESPORT Act of 2019, includes funding accountability, antiretaliation protection, child abuse…

first of all, it is a pleasure to work with Senator Shaheen on this bill. I am very happy to work together. We have the same goals in mind. For the cynical people outside of Washington, DC, that say there is never any Republican or…

polls show a surprising interest of Americans in the high cost of prescription drugs. It seems to be an issue that unites Americans. I often point out that Washington is an island surrounded by reality. Here inside the Beltway, people are…

November is National Adoption Month. This year, we have very good news. In 2018, over 63,000 young people were adopted from foster care. That is an increase of 4,000 from the previous year. However, the number of children waiting for…

I ask unanimous consent that I have the right to yield to Senator Collins at the end of my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Today I am here to discuss the critical need to protect American businesses and consumers from the dangers of counterfeits, particularly counterfeit goods sold online. Counterfeits do incredible damage to our country's economic…

I ask permission to speak as in morning business for 3 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I come to the floor to recognize the accomplishments of an organization that has done great service to communities and veterans across the United States. This month marks 100 years since the American Legion received its charter from…

this year on Veterans Day, I will join all Americans in honoring those who have served in our Armed Forces. As a nation, we owe those who have served a debt of gratitude for the sacrifices they have made to protect our country, our way of…