I understand that there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the title of the bill for the first time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2258)…

I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will receive a second reading on the next…

I further ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, July 25; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. An objection is heard. The Senator from Connecticut. ____________________

I am pleased to join my colleagues in commemorating the 50th anniversary of American astronauts becoming the first humans to walk on the Moon. It was 50 years ago that the United States met one of the biggest challenges it had ever set for…

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. An objection is heard. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Connecticut.

each Memorial Day we, as Americans, take time to honor the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country, from those who died in the creation of this great Nation to those who today risk their lives in the most dangerous corners of…

in commemoration of National Police Week, families from across the country are gathering in Washington to pay respect to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty last year. Mississippi tragically lost four officers…

I respect the time-honored practice of this body which encourages new Members to listen and observe before speaking on the floor. There is value in humility--knowing when to talk and when to listen. First, let me say it is a great…

I am pleased to commend LCDR Steven Davies for his dedication to duty and service as a U.S. Coast Guard congressional fellow on my staff. Steve was recently selected to serve as executive officer of USCGC Thetis and will soon depart to…

I am pleased to commend Mr. John Oscar ``Johnny'' Jones, who is retiring from U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development after 37 consecutive years of service to the Nation. Raised in Coffeeville, MS, Johnny joined USDA in 1980 as a…

77 years after being killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, AD2 Durell Wade of Calhoun County, MS, will be laid to rest in the North Mississippi Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. On December 7, 1941, 429 men lost their lives aboard the U.S.S…

So I think that's a great idea.

For anyone that offended for my -- by my comments, I certainly apologize.

flags in Mississippi are flying at half-staff as my State mourns the loss of hometown heroes. The Mississippi Highway Patrol Honor Guard stands vigil over three fallen comrades, who swore to protect and serve their communities. Mississippi…

hearts are broken in Mississippi as families and friends mourn. Please keep these families and communities in your prayers as they face the difficult times ahead. I hope they will find comfort in knowing these fallen law enforcement…

I also ask unanimous consent that excerpts from an October 1, 2018, article from Corinth Today, titled, ``Residents React to Hatchie Bottom Tragedy,'' pertaining to Patrolman Josh Smith be printed in the Record. There being no objection…

this is my first time to address this body. Senate tradition is for new Senators to observe, listen, and learn before delivering a maiden speech, but there is precedent, during matters of great importance and critical times for the future…

I would like to call attention to a special event occurring this Saturday in Mississippi to honor 16 brave servicemembers who lost their lives a year ago in a tragic military aircraft crash. I look forward to joining family members, Marine…

The Department is in the process of finalizing funding allocations.

Will you use every tool available, whether via sanctions and authorities provided by the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act or otherwise, to impede the development of this pipeline?

I am pleased to commend LTC Mariah Smith, U.S. Army, for her more than 18 years of service to the Nation. Lieutenant Colonel Smith has distinguished herself for the past 2 years as a senior congressional liaison for the Assistant Secretary…

I am thrilled that you are here.

I believe it is imperative that the Department support educational research to address the specific needs of rural schools and students.