as we approach tax day, America's roaring economy keeps on speeding ahead as we continue to see the positive impact that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is having throughout Iowa and the rest of our country. Last week, yet another outstanding…

I rise today to focus on a serious issue that has plagued our society and impacted the lives of so many people across our great Nation: sexual assault. During my time at Iowa State University, I served as a volunteer counselor at a crisis…

I ask unanimous consent to complete my remarks before the lunch recess. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Sexual Assault Awareness Month

we rise to celebrate Women's History Month. This month is, of course, very personal to me as a woman, a daughter, and a mother. One of the sayings I love is: ``Well-behaved women seldom make history.'' This is so true. I want to reflect on…

I rise to speak about the flooding that has devastated wide swaths of the Midwest in recent weeks. A harsh winter, combined with unseasonably warm weather and heavy rains, created conditions that overwhelmed much of our flood mitigation…

I will yield. I do believe that climate change is real, and we have seen climate change for centuries, Senator Schatz. So, for my colleague from Hawaii, we have seen climate change; there is no doubt about that. But what I am debating here…

I have 11 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 rise today to join over 10 colleagues to speak in opposition to the so-called Green New Deal. Merriam-Webster defines a deal as ``a bargain'' or ``an agreement for mutual advantage.'' By its name, you would think that Americans are going…

I rise to speak on Russia's ongoing and illegal occupation of Ukraine. Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to travel to Ukraine where I saw firsthand the effects of nearly 5 years of Russian occupation, aggression, and hostilities…

I am pleased to be joined today on the floor by my colleagues to discuss the unprecedented levels of obstruction aimed at President Trump's nominees. This issue plagued the 115th Congress, and it is one I am hopeful we can remedy moving…

this evening, as we debate this very important bill, I am hearing two different strategies, two different discussions, about what is actually on the floor in front of us. You see, my colleagues across the aisle are debating a bill that is…

during this Valentines Day week, folks around the country are taking a moment to express their love to one another. I have the great fortune to be the junior Senator from the great State of Iowa, so I wanted to take a moment to share just…

today I rise to speak on the strength of the U.S. economy, and I would like to thank my colleagues who have joined me here on the floor to address this very important topic. As President Trump said in last night's State of the Union, ``Our…

I rise today very, very disheartened, and I do want to thank the junior Senator from Nebraska for having this very difficult discussion on the floor of the Senate. As my colleague from Nebraska was speaking, I felt a tightness in my chest…

Thank you, Mr. President. Today I rise on the 3-year anniversary of the tragic death of a constituent of mine, Sarah Root. On January 31, 2016, the same day as her college graduation, Sarah was killed in nearby Omaha, NE, by an illegal…

I thank Senator Murkowski and Senator Cardin for their leadership today in organizing this floor colloquy, and I thank the Presiding Officer. I want to join my colleagues in expressing how urgent it is that we not only secure our borders…

Thank you very much to my colleagues, the Senator from Nebraska, the Senator from Mississippi, as well as our other colleague, the Senator from Missouri. Thank you for joining us on the floor today to express our support for those who…

I am pleased to be joined on the floor by Senator Blunt, Senator Wicker, and Senator Fischer to speak about the importance of protecting and celebrating life. This Friday, Americans from every State in our Nation, from our tiny rural towns…

I rise to speak on U.S. national defense. In the last couple of years, we have made tremendous progress in strengthening our military and have effectively realigned our global posture and strategy. Under the new national defense strategy…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. National Defense

I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to the following member of my staff: Heidi Steele, a fellow in my office, during the pendency of the 116th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

The rise of China as a strategic competitor to the United States presents an array of challenges to our national security interests around the globe.

This is an unfortunate growing trend in Africa.

I think maybe most of us would agree that, for the better part, our interests are maybe not the same as their interests.

That has already warned, for example, the Burmese Government to reduce the size of the deep-sea port that China has proposed to build in their country.