The stock buybacks have been referenced here as though they were a terrible thing and just benefited really rich people.

What you are projecting is that, since we did take action and pass some historic and, I think very powerful, tax reform, you expect through your analysis that we could achieve that or get close to that 3-percent rate of growth?

I think almost everybody agrees it is at least 25 percent. And many believe it is up as high as 70 percent.

There are many, many people, millions and millions and millions of people in America, who are in the middle class who own stock.

I would ask you to get back to me on recommendations as you refine your evaluation of our current financial legislative system and whether we need to provide further clarification from Congress.

my colleague Senator Jim Risch joins me today in honoring LTC Albert J. Gomez on his outstanding career as he retires from serving as the West Point field force State coordinator. Lieutenant Colonel Gomez--Al--has set a standard of…

[w]here does the FSOC see gaps or shortfalls in cybersecurity protection today?

I don't see any specific gaps today.

This remains one of my top priorities, and I look forward to continuing to work with the other Members of this Committee.

I have repeatedly stated that the status quo is not a viable option and reforming the housing finance system is one of my key priorities.

It is critical that personal data is protected by both the Government and industry.

I think some of the--getting this right is one of the most important national security requirements we have.

I, too, rise in support of the nomination of the Honorable Jerome, or ``Jay,'' Powell to be the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. I appreciate this opportunity to immediately follow my colleague Senator…

I do not know of any real substantive on the merits objection.

Thank you to Senators Feinstein and Cornyn for their testimony on their bipartisan Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017.

This bill was first introduced by Senators Cornyn and Feinstein on November 8th to 'modernize and strengthen CFIUS to more effectively guard against the risk to the national security of the United States posed by certain types of foreign…

Again, thanks go to Senators Feinstein and Cornyn for their testimony and work on their bipartisan Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017.

today I wish to honor a longtime and vital member of my staff, John E. Hoehne, Jr., for serving the people of Idaho and our Nation for 25 years, both as my chief of staff during my service in the U.S. House of Representatives and as my…

today I wish to honor Susan Hawkes Wheeler, chief of staff for my Washington, DC, office, for her 25 years of congressional service. Susan's trusted, dedicated, and perceptive counsel have been of great value throughout my congressional…

I rise in support of Paul Compton to serve as HUD's next general counsel. Mr. Compton has dedicated his entire legal career to affordable housing and community development and for many years has headed the affordable housing practice of a…

I ask unanimous consent to speak on behalf of Mr. Compton and to conclude my remarks before the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I have a request for one committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to Rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committee…

I ask unanimous consent that Jessika Solleder, Truman Whitney, and Aaron Price, interns in my office, be granted floor privileges for the date of Tuesday, December 12, 2017. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

The problems that some commentators predicted have not come to pass. Accommodative policy did not generate high inflation or expensive credit growth. Rather, it helped restore full employment and return inflation closer to the 2 percent…

I think it will be bad.