I think that is a terrible argument. I wish you all would say maybe there is a--go back to your freedom argument or something, but the idea that you are going to enrich the armaments manufacturers I think is reprehensible.

You would think that as a superpower we would be involved somewhat with encouraging negotiation.

This money is borrowed. We are borrowing the money. We do not have it.

Mr. President, the national debt just recently surpassed $33 trillion. That is $280,000 per household. Unless we change course, the debt only increases. CBO predicts trillion-dollar deficits as far as the eye can see. We borrow over…

Madam President, I call up my amendment, No. 1121, and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. Paul], for Mr. Lee, proposes an…

Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 1347 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. Paul] proposes an…

Madam President, our Declaration of Independence asserts that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed. While voters may elect Members of Congress, Americans are increasingly governed by bureaucrats they do not…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the following interns in my office be granted privileges of the floor until December 15, 2023: Seamus Creighton-Kirk and Adam Weiss. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 1217 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report by number. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. Paul] proposes an amendment…

The Federal Reserve effectively controls the economy but without scrutiny. No other institution has so much unchecked power. The Fed demonstrated its unlimited authority during the pandemic. The Fed printed money, purchased…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there be up to 4 minutes of debate equally divided on Senate amendments Nos. 1217 and 1347. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 1217