Pat Roberts: “Why would they pass, or why would they enact spending cuts that would tear at the base of that effort?”

Be careful, young man. Some people in my State might want to be able to afford to drive to Colorado to buy your free marijuana.

His brand of unconditional cordiality is increasingly rare, and this institution sure could use a lot more of it.

I hope we do not stumble on it, and that is to somehow get back engaged with TPP.

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