reserving the right to object, I want to go through just a few--and it is really more than a few; it is a lot--of what is embedded in this bill. I would call it the ``Democratic Politician Protection Act.'' Let's listen to a few of these…

I object to proceeding to everything en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

reserving the right to object, I have only been here a little under 2 years, and in the time that I have been here, it has been disappointing that when it comes to real attempts to make legislative progress, so often I see that we are far…

in 2002, 18 years ago, Senator Tom Daschle raised a similar resolution--a resolution on the importance of the Pledge of Allegiance. With unanimous support in the U.S. Senate, it passed on the floor uneventfully and without amendment. This…

I thank Senator Scott. The emphasis on faith, family, community, freedom, liberty, and equal opportunity is what makes this country great. We can never forget it, for it is embedded in the Pledge of Allegiance. I return now to reading the…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection…

I thank my colleague Senator Lee for an impassioned and effective argument. I rise here today in support of my colleague Senator Hyde-Smith's SAVE Moms and Babies Act, of which I am a proud cosponsor. I am disappointed that my colleagues…

I rise this evening to recognize the 50- year anniversary of Vincennes University Jasper Campus. Vincennes University was founded in 1801 as part of the Northwest Territory back then that would later become the State of Indiana. For over…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Indiana. 50-Year Anniversary of the Vincennes University Jasper Campus

Just 5 months ago, we had the hottest economy in 37 years. Running a business--starting it from Main Street as a little company-- it was lucky enough to grow over those 37 years. Three of my four kids run it now. The reason I ran for the…

Senator Grassley and I share a passion that I think most Americans do in that it is time that we end this stranglehold that the healthcare industry has on all of us because they pose as free enterprisers, but there is nothing free about…

I don't think it should be surprising in general because he tweets a lot.

I am a Main Street entrepreneur. I have spent my career building a little business into a large one over many years in my hometown. My wife, as well, has operated a home accessory and gift store on Main Street, literally. I am elated to…

I object, but my colleague from Illinois is not wrong. I think after I get through explaining my objection, hopefully, there will be something we can work out. The United States should be engaging more in global efforts to find treatments…

this may be a rare moment of some collegiality on the idea in general. I think the American public and, especially, I, who is one who has watched this place operate for so many years in my leading up to the point when I ran for the Senate…

I thank Senator Ernst for that beautiful testimony to Senator Tom Coburn. While I was running for Senate, I was often asked who my heroes were in the U.S. Senate. The first name that always came to mind was Dr. Tom Coburn. As a legislator…

in reserving the right to object, in my mind, the argument that the White House and the task force have not been transparent is a faux argument by the minority leader. He is really trying to let career regulators at agencies like the CDC…

I rise to honor and recognize the life and contributions of Mr. Jim Cummings to the countless Hoosiers whose lives he touched over nine decades. Jim was a giant in Indiana. His long and rich life left many indelible marks on our State. We…

I have been here a little over a year. I keep mentioning that often because what a year it has been. In that stretch, there has not been a period of time when I think there has been so much urgency for us as a Senate and for the other…

I have been here a little over a year and have dealt with several issues that tell me how this place works. I never thought we would come to the point at which we have actually choked down the real economy with the valid effort of trying…

first of all, I would like to thank you for sparing me not having to be in the seat indefinitely, and I promise I will keep this short. What a day we have come through. Senator Cramer and I have been here a little bit over a year, and I…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Request--S. 2590

I think if we continue to make the argument with women's healthcare that it is mutually exclusive to consider that, and you define what we are talking about here--banning abortions where there is pain-felt capability or not trying to…

the discovery of thousands of fetal remains in Indiana at an abortionist's home last year horrified us all and highlighted a disturbing trend that Indiana has taken the lead in rectifying. This bill is our chance to fix the problem…

a little over a month ago--or a year ago--I was here with Senator Sasse and asked for a unanimous consent vote. I was here, mostly curious to see who might object to a bill that wants born alive--where you do everything you can to keep…