Roy Blunt: “I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Franken). Without…”

when I gave my first speech on the Senate floor 12 years ago or when I cast my first vote in the House 26 years ago, I had really no way to anticipate the challenges and opportunities that were ahead of us. I come to the floor today…

I have been Chairman twice--let's see, I was Chairman, then Senator Shelby was Chairman, then I was Chairman again.

...Indian Tribes are political, sovereign entities to which the Federal Government owes a trust responsibility.

This is a unique Committee, and the opportunity to be so involved all the time...