Okay. We'll start our second round of questioning.

I travel all 99 counties in Iowa, so I hear this from businesses and manufacturers who are experiencing now tremendous growth as a direct result from undoing some of those burdensome regulations.

I do believe, having that easier access, the access closest to the people, is the best way that our Federal Government can work.

I rise to urge each of my colleagues to support the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. This critical legislation would prohibit a child from being aborted at 5 months of development. For those we have watching today, I would like…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. If no one yields time, the time shall be charged equally. The Senator from North Carolina.

As you know, Americans do expect good governance from all of us.

I rise today to urge Senate Democratic leadership to end their reckless government shutdown. It is no secret that over the years I have made clear that I don't like funding our Federal Government from one shortsighted, bandaid bill to…

I wish to thank my colleagues from Oklahoma and Missouri, and we will be joined shortly by the Senator from Montana as well. I am rising today to discuss the importance of protecting and celebrating life. As I travel across the State of…

The lives and livelihoods of the people in Cedar Rapids are just as important as those of individuals who reside in those coastal areas with higher property values.

I don't respond a lot to what the president is saying because you know what if I'm going to talk, I want to talk about the things I'm working on and the things that are important to Iowa.

I rise to discuss the positive impact the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will have on Iowa farmers. Of course, our Iowa agricultural economy is really important, and those men and women who are serving as farmers, ranchers, and growers in the State…

one area of concern for me, for our Special Operators in particular, is brain trauma that can only be evaluated post-mortem.

I think that one life in California is equal to the value of a life in Iowa as well.

I was one of those National Guardsmen that was called up.

thank you very much. Mr. President, I appreciate the point made by the Senator from South Dakota, and I am glad to join in this conversation this afternoon. About a decade ago, the worst economic recession since the Great Depression…

While campaigning, then-candidate Trump made numerous pledges to support biofuels and the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Coordination does not do any good without the proper understanding of our capabilities across the Government.

I also agree with Senator Whitehouse when it comes to fairness within the process and the withholding of grants in exchange for votes.

Iowans back home are proud of your nomination and believe there is no one better qualified to lead the Federal Highway Administration.

I am greatly optimistic with this nomination.

I ask unanimous consent that there be up to 20 minutes of debate, equally divided, under the control of Senators McCain and Reed, following the first vote this evening. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum…

throughout my time as a Senator, I have heard our Service Chiefs testify time and again to the hollowing of America's military as a result of insufficient and unpredictable funding. Simultaneously, external dangers have grown in size and…

Like many of my colleagues here on the Committee, I believe that an all-of-the-above energy approach is the most effective way to create jobs, promote energy independence, and ensure that our households and businesses have reliable and…

I ask unanimous consent that Ken Hockycko, a fellow in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the year. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________