If the distinguished Senator would yield, I would be pleased to respond. It is a fact that the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, which we are discussing, seeks to protect homeowners from increases in the cost of flood insurance…

the more my constituents learn about the administration's so-called Affordable Care Act, the more it becomes clear that major changes should be considered. I recently heard from a constituent who had learned from accessing the Obama…

Veterans Day 2013 gives us an opportunity to set aside our day-to-day worries and celebrate the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It is a national day of recognition and gratitude for those who have bravely…

I am pleased to be a cosponsor of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation seeks to protect homeowners across the country from severe flood insurance rate hikes until Congress is provided…

I am optimistic that soon we will be able to enact legislation to reopen our government and affirm the world's longstanding confidence in our financial stability and system of democracy. The current situation is an unfortunate byproduct of…

I regret also we are now experiencing a partial shutdown of our Federal Government. Through no fault of their own, some citizens who are visiting Washington are also being denied government services and access to memorials that their tax…

I have opposed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act since it was forced through a Democratic-controlled Congress without the support of a single Republican in the House or Senate. I have voted to dismantle, defund, delay and…

I am pleased to join the distinguished senior Senator from Florida in submitting a resolution to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Corporation for National and Community Service, our Nation's largest grant-making…

I am very pleased to be able to join my colleagues in wishing Dave Schiappa well in his next adventure in life, and I know he will be successful and also build upon his knowledge and experience here in the Senate. I know his contributions…

I assure you they do not in Connecticut.

Every time I see the acronym THAAD, it makes me wonder: What am I doing in this question here?

Thank you. You've indicated that you have under review some sites for a third land-based missile defense system.

U.S. Senator from the State of Mississippi

I question whether we are doing all that is technically feasible, today, to address complex threats and large raid sizes.

I have been a strong advocate for a national missile defense system, and I am encouraged by the progress since legislation was first introduced in 1998.

But especially, we appreciate your leadership in helping make sure we're doing what we need to do to protect ourselves against missile attack.

I do not think you need to be a Republican or a Democrat to understand that does not meet the test of robust.

An effective missile defense is needed today more than ever.

I am pleased to join the distinguished Senator from Illinois, Mr. Kirk, in submitting a resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of Loyola University of Chicago's historic season as National Collegiate Athletics Association men's…

I firmly believe that economic security is part of our National security and that it should be considered when our government reviews foreign investment into the United States.

The number one problem is that if this transaction is approved, how do you stop other Chinese companies from coming in and buying our food processing companies in the United States?

What we are doing here, if this is approved, is you are importing a radically different economic system in a system in which we espouse free-market, and that is a potential for conflict, as I see it.

The second thing that offends me is they can buy our companies but we cannot buy their companies.

presenting Debra M. Brown, Nominee to be District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi

Well, my reaction to the testimony of the last witness is that there are many more negative factors that should be considered by our Committee than positive ones if this merger or acquisition goes through.