Todd Young
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Todd Christopher Young is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Indiana since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Young has focused on various issues including economic growth, national security, and healthcare reform during his tenure in the Senate. He has been involved in legislative efforts aimed at improving the business climate in Indiana and supporting veterans' services.
President Biden is spending his final days in office on a valedictory tour. Now, here is one accomplishment he won't mention: a crisis on our southern border which has spread chaos across our country, flooded our communities with fentanyl…
I have seven requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and MinorityLeaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…
I wanted to address Senator Braun's family, members of his staff, and others who may be watching these proceedings today. Congratulations to Senator Braun for a great run here. To his family, just wonderful people, I see Maureen in the…
if you conduct a quick survey of global events over the past 4 years, it is impossible--impossible--to argue that the world is more secure today than it was when the Biden administration began. Events began to spiral downward in the summer…
I rise today to recognize a former staff member and friend, Becky Lambert. Last year, Becky retired after 12 and a half years as constituent services director in my office. In her time serving Hoosier taxpayers, she worked on more than…
I rise today to in honor of Hoosier Hero Carver McGriff. A great Hoosier is gone, and with him, another link to our Greatest Generation is lost. Carver McGriff of Indianapolis, who died on July 20 at the age of 99, never considered himself…
I rise today to honor the life and career of a true hero, Sheriff John Plasse. For four decades, Sheriff Plasse lived to serve and protect his community and his country. He died on Wednesday, July 24, after a battle with cancer. Sheriff…
It is unbecoming of a great power. It is, indeed, embarrassing to our professionals... and it is injurious to our foreign policy.
It is unbecoming of a great power. It is, indeed, embarrassing to our professionals... and it is injurious to our foreign policy.
It is unbecoming of a great power. It is, indeed, embarrassing to our professionals like Secretary Campbell and to Members of Congress alike, and it is injurious to our foreign policy.
I rise today to discuss the life and legacy of Jim Morris. Jim Morris is one of the most influential civic leaders in Indiana's history, and he passed away earlier this month. I first met Jim Morris about 20 years ago. It was when I…
in 1864, after 3 years of Civil War, many citizens of the North were ready for peace. The 13th Amendment had passed in this very Chamber but failed to do so in the House of Representatives, and the fate of Abraham Lincoln's Presidency--and…
Assistant Secretary Leaf, you referenced this concept of the Palestinian Authority returning to Gaza.
Last week's nominations hearing was a good opportunity to look at some of the challenges in the Middle East and North Africa.
Last week's nominations hearing was a good opportunity to look at some of the challenges in the Middle East and North Africa.
Assistant Secretary Leaf, you referenced this concept of the Palestinian Authority returning to Gaza.
Assistant Secretary Leaf, you referenced this concept of the Palestinian Authority returning to Gaza.
Last week's nominations hearing was a good opportunity to look at some of the challenges in the Middle East and North Africa.
I rise today to honor the life of Sally Lugar, who passed away peacefully amid the love of family and friends on May 2, 2024. Sally was a proud, lifelong Hoosier. She was born in Martinsville, IN, on June 12, 1934. After graduating high…
100 years ago this week, a legend was born. One hundred years ago, the champions of religious freedom refused to back down in the face of intolerance and hate. One hundred years ago today, the University of Notre Dame earned the moniker…
I ask unanimous consent that DeMark Schulze, a State Department Pearson fellow from my office and a 2005 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, be granted floor privileges until August 3, 2024. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…
you might be surprised by the guest book of a museum in a small town in Indiana. Inside it are names of visitors from all 50 States and from much farther away--other countries, other continents, places like Italy, France, Japan, and New…





