it played a very prominent role in this past election and that the President is committed to fulfilling that promise.

The Senator's question is a very good one. It is normal for us to report out. We thought we had a deal with the Democratic leader. That is why we didn't discharge him. That is why we didn't have a business meeting this week. I regret that…

let me conclude and then the Senator can claim his own time. We ought to do this. We ought to do it for the country, not for ourselves. It is not about us. This is about doing something for the country. An Acting Director of the CIA is…

I would like to respond to the statement of the Senator from Oregon. As chairman of the Intelligence Committee, let me just tell Members that Congressman Pompeo has made himself available to every Member on the Committee for private…

I ask unanimous consent for 2 additional minutes on each side. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

The American people deserve better than this, because, in the private sector, you would not stand for this, would you?

I hope that the committee sees it in their actions to make sure that you're at the helm of the Department of Education.

You convinced me that you were passionate about making sure that every child had the opportunity for a successful education.

A lot of Americans watch what goes on here and say, 'Never me. I'll never go through it,'

Why is it so difficult for us to figure out how to focus on outcomes versus to get so hung up on process?

today I wish to recognize the Nashville Fire Department in North Carolina. On December 17, 2016, the men and women of the department will celebrate their 100th anniversary. The Nashville Fire Department has a tremendous history of…

I am pleased to rise to talk about the 21st Century Cures bill we have before us today. At the beginning of this Congress, my good friend Senator Alexander and I issued a report entitled Innovation for Healthier Americans in which we asked…