I rise to speak in support of amendment No. 2478, which would make permanent and expand the Minority Business Development Agency, or the MBDA, which is the only Federal Agency to focus exclusively on the needs of minority businesses. This…

I understand that we may be able to do this by a voice vote, so I would ask unanimous consent that after my colleagues have had a chance to speak, we can vitiate the 60-vote requirement. With that, I yield to my colleague from Mississippi…

We never ever in our wildest dreams thought it would be used in seven countries the way it's been used by now, I guess, four administrations.

It is just possible that if we leave an authorization on the books, an administration will misuse that authorization.

I rise in support of the legislation that is before us, the bipartisan infrastructure package. I applaud all of those who have worked so hard so that we could have this legislation before us. It is desperately needed when we look at the…

You do not appear to have the relevant private sector experience in chemical safety processes. What specific knowledge do you bring to this position that is directly relevant to the subject matters that the Chemical Safety Board considers?

SPARK is especially supportive of a number of provisions in Retirement Security and Savings Act that have been identified by our members as key improvements.

I am especially appreciative of Chairman Wyden's leadership in proposing an expansion of the Saver's Credit in the Encouraging Americans to Save Act.

I think it is important that we take a look at these issues.

AARP also supports legislation recently approved by the Ways and Means Committee, also introduced by Senators Cardin and Portman.

we really need to give some direction.

The bill incentivizes and supplements the retirement savings of moderate-income workers by expanding and enhancing the existing Saver's Credit.

Section 420 allows employers with generously overfunded pension benefits and group life insurance coverage.

we really do need to have a statement made by Congress as a preference to use dredged material in a positive way

RSSA would significantly improve the incentive by expanding those eligible for the credit, making the credit refundable.

The cost-benefit ratio is something we really need to deal with.

These dredge projects are so important to local communities.

If confirmed, I look forward to increasing our engagement with Allies, including having sometimes difficult but necessary conversations about both our shared values and our shared challenges.

I introduced the UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act with 11 of my Senate colleagues, and we share real concerns on UNRWA.

President Biden making it clear that our foreign policy is going to be wrapped in our values.

I particularly also want to thank your families. This really is a day for the Senate family.

We will be judged by our actions.

we need everyone at the table from the local, state and Federal level to help solve those problems

I want to get your commitment and your response to how you will use your position at the United Nations to make sure that we protect the safety of the people on which the United Nations is operating with peacekeepers.

I very much understand the importance of Congressional oversight.