Deb Fischer

We have had some discussion on this in previous questions about the different geopolitical landscape that we are living in today, and some describe it as a return to the great-power competition.

It recognizes the importance of deterrence.

I was pleased to see the Department's request reflect the necessary prioritization for that nuclear modernization.

I believe you always have to look at your adversaries and understand what they do and then make sure you are in a position of strength relative to your adversaries. That is what deterrence is all about.

Iran seeks to be the regional hegemon, to be the most influential country in the region.

the system itself presents a risk to most of our facilities in Europe, and we believe that the Russians have deliberately deployed it in order to pose a threat to NATO and the facilities within the NATO area of responsibility.

I am very pleased to be able to cosponsor this Act. At a time when we see it is hard for us to agree on things, it is nice to be part of a bipartisan effort.

We don't want to find ourselves in a situation where the Russians have invaded the Baltic states, we're in a conflict with them and they use low-yield nuclear weapons.

I think deterrence is the name of the game here.

I ask unanimous consent to proceed as in legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I rise to recognize a pivotal moment in our Nation's history. On this day, 150 years ago, the Territory of Nebraska became the 37th State to enter the Union. Let me tell you the story of Nebraska. In a deep and powerful way, it is the…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

we need to make sure we have funding available.

I happen to have a bill, the Build USA Infrastructure Act, that really showcases what we're doing in Nebraska.

The Highway Trust Fund has served to equitably distribute funds to all States, rural and urban, and is the linchpin of our transportation system.

So that is why I have introduced the Build USA Infrastructure Act, which would address the near-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund without raising taxes on hardworking Americans.

Like many of my colleagues I believe in the importance of funding our surface transportation infrastructure, and reliable infrastructure does represent a critical investment in advancing our safety and commerce.

I rise to address the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. I will address Mr. Gorsuch's qualifications and his extensive legal experience in a moment, but first, I invite my Senate colleagues…

We welcome the efforts of Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) on S.88.

I commend the Department for those efforts.

It is a service and a sacrifice not just for you, but for your family.

Thank you, Mr. Ross, for your willingness to serve this country in the position of Secretary of Commerce.

Thank you, Mr. Pruitt, for being here today, but also for accepting the nomination.

For example, in 2011 and 2012 EPA Region 7 conducted aerial surveillance or flyovers of feed yards in my State.

It is important that the Agency be open, transparent, and answerable for its actions.