Pat Roberts: “It is the attempt to restrict these rights that I think we must fear.”

There is no reason why rural communities should be left behind as other areas continue to advance their health-care systems.

Orrin Hatch is not most people. Simply put, the institution he truly loves will not be the same without him.

It is an honor to be here today in support of my Kansas friend and colleague Mike Pompeo as the President's nominee for Secretary of State.

I thank my colleagues for joining me in reviewing the nominations of the individuals before us.