You would get a lot more with honey than you will with vinegar.

Remember what Bastiat said, 'when goods don't cross borders, soldiers will'.

You want better relations with China or you just want to end it all.

Over the years I have been an outspoken critic of socialism, in general, Chinese socialism, Mao, the history of trying to get to absolute socialism in China.

We should think twice before ending relations and ending trade with China.

If the goal of the tariffs is to change China, we have plenty of evidence that they do not work in that regard.

I am worried about legislation that begins to ban trade with China.

You want better relations with China or you just want to end it all.

Remember what Bastiat said, 'when goods don't cross borders, soldiers will'.

As we have been discussing, the Veterans' Affairs is out of money. Now, this is not something that was unpredictable. I predicted this a year or two ago when we expanded benefits. I think it is the priority and it is the responsibility of…

Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 3289 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. Paul] proposes an amendment numbered 3289…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there be 2 minutes of debate, equally divided, prior to each vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Washington.