Deb Fischer

for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that…

I want to join my colleagues today and speak on the importance of passing the fiscal year 2020 Defense authorization bill. As others have mentioned, the process of negotiating the national defense bill is one that has a long history on…

I rise this evening to pay tribute to all the men and women who have worn our Nation's uniform in defense of our freedom. Veterans Day is a deeply meaningful day for our Nation. Our country sets this day aside to honor her servicemembers…

I first met Kay Hagan at a People magazine photoshoot for the Senate's ``Leading Ladies'' after I was elected in 2012. I appreciated how warm and welcoming she was towards me. I have fond memories of working with Kay on the Senate Armed…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Appropriations

I rise today to speak about the importance of the Senate providing the resources needed by our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines. We are seeing increasing threats to the homeland from around the world. We need look no further than the…

I rise to voice my strong support for the passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or the USMCA. When I travel the State of Nebraska, I always hear directly from our farmers and our ag producers. Nebraska's farmers have…

I rise today to celebrate the life and legacy of Chief Standing Bear. In about an hour, Members of the Nebraska congressional delegation, Governor Ricketts, and House and Senate leaders will gather in Statuary Hall to dedicate a statue in…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Scott of Florida). Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Chief Standing Bear

I rise today to voice my support for Brian Buescher, President Trump's nominee to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska. Near the end of 2017, both Senator Sasse and I were given notice that Chief Judge Laurie Smith…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arkansas.

I rise today to speak on the fiscal year 2020 Defense authorization bill. I want to begin by thanking the chairman and the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee for their leadership and for their hard work in crafting this…

today I want to recognize my deputy communications director, Chanse Jones, who is leav1ng my office in early July after more than 4 years of service to the State of Nebraska and to me. Although he is a Mississippian by birth, Chanse has…

I rise today to discuss what is happening at our southern border, and I call upon my colleagues in Congress to act quickly to address this humanitarian crisis. Last month, terrifying reports surfaced of an illegal immigrant from Guatemala…

I rise to continue my tribute to Nebraska's heroes and the current generation of men and women who have given their lives while defending our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each of these Nebraskans has a powerful story to tell. I will…

yesterday I had the privilege of joining President Trump in Nebraska and Iowa for the official announcement of the year-round sale of E15. The announcement is the product of years of work across party lines to fight for the hard-working…

I, too, would like to thank the senior Senator from Maine and the senior Senator from California for organizing the colloquy we are having on the floor today in recognition of a very historic moment. To have Senator Collins be a leader…

I rise today to continue my tribute to Nebraska heroes--the men and women who have given their lives defending our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each of these Nebraskans has a powerful story to tell. Today I will reflect upon the life…

I have 4 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

recently I came to the Senate floor to speak about the airborne leg of the nuclear triad. Today I rise to discuss the value of another leg of the triad--our intercontinental ballistic missiles, or ICBMs. Following the brief deployment of…

I rise to commend the incredible work done by the men and women of Offutt Air Force Base during the historic flooding that has affected the State of Nebraska. Offutt Air Force Base is home to some of our Nation's most essential missions…

I rise to speak to the historic flooding that has devastated hundreds of communities throughout my home State of Nebraska. After a long, cold, and snow-filled winter, the catastrophic storm known as a bomb cyclone struck Western Nebraska…

I would first like to address the harsh and very inclement weather that is sweeping across the State of Nebraska. My prayers are with the Nebraskans who have been affected by the damaging storm. This massive storm they are calling a bomb…

Democrats have put forward proposals claiming that it is the duty of the Federal Government to create a so- called Green New Deal. My colleagues have listed a variety of goals, like net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within a decade, good…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________