We have to do everything we can with the dollars we have. It is hard right now, because we are in a financially difficult situation.

I thank Senator Portman, and I thank Senator Johanns for organizing this discussion on a very important issue, a timely issue. It is good to be here with Senator Roberts, with Senator Blunt and Senator Isakson. I think, coming from our…

It is absolutely true. In handing off the ball in this discussion, I want to go back to the trade adjustment assistance, which I mentioned earlier. There were a number of things the administration wanted to see before bringing these trade…

Chairman Murphy is now serving his sixth term as the Chairman of the Standing Rock people.

Mr. President, I rise today to speak on a matter of great importance to our country, and that is jobs and our economy. I know the President will be speaking this evening. I want to emphasize the importance that we focus on a long-term…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Coons). Without objection, it is so ordered. The Economy

Mr. President, I rise once again to urge my colleagues to come together and address this debt ceiling to reduce our deficit and debt. We are at the 12th hour, and it is vitally important to the American people we move forward. I believe…

Mr. President, I rise this morning to speak to the need to come to an agreement. We need to come to an agreement on how we handle the debt ceiling. We need to come to agreement on addressing our Nation's deficit and debt. Let us review…

I know for a fact, and I am sorry that Senator Hoeven was not feeling well today, but he has a great respect for the Tribal nations.

My point being I think you can get things done when you build those kind of relationships.

Let's take North Dakota, for example. My dear friend, then Governor Hoeven, now Senator Hoeven, presided over three terms of our compact process.