I am pleased to write this letter of support for, and commitment to, supporting Savanna's Act.

These areas outlined are necessary to understand not only the complexities of the jurisdictions, but the depth of the issues of law enforcement and judicial responses that affect the lives and safety of Native women every day.

pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, I move to waive section 305(b)(2) of that act for purposes of the pending amendment, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second…

as we move forward on tax reform, I think the one great potential for absolute agreement is that we should lower the burden for middle-income taxpayers, and as we move forward, the one thing we absolutely should not do is in any way…

I pledge to you to be a forceful advocate for your agencies that you look at reforming.

I think one of the frustrations that we have had, Senator Lankford and I have had, is OMB and the IG reports not being listened to.

I also believe, Dr. Pon, that you are the first line of defense when agencies say we need this quality of person.

I think not just getting the people on board to do that, but going through what we are required to do and what people have recommended us to do, we needed to be hawkish on those management requirements.

So our expectation is that you will be heavily involved with OMB, that you will be working hand-in-glove to try and help them evaluate personnel needs within agencies.

I think you have a serious trust problem today.

That is kind of like saying, you know, lock the door after the thief went in your house.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Cassidy). Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Ms. Heitkamp and Ms. Murkowski pertaining to the introduction of S. 1942 are…