Something has to change. We all have to be focused, and I hope that this election provides us with an opportunity.

I am so glad to see the private sector engaged in this.

I come to the floor to talk about an amendment I have to the Defense authorization legislation. Americans who volunteer to defend our country deserve our utmost support and great credit for their uniquely honorable, difficult, and…

We look at compromise as a positive attribute for our leaders.

It just strikes me as such a common-sense step that even if you did not have an Executive Order that this would be something that would be a valuable tool in terms of trying to tackle the properties that are underutilized and obviously…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 1986 (Purpose: To reauthorize and reform the Export-Import Bank of the United States)

Thank you, Mr. President. I rise today to talk about an important amendment that was offered by Senator Kirk, which I cosponsor, and that is the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. I can tell you that in my home State of New…

on behalf of Senator Kirk, I withdraw amendment No. 1986. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has that right. The amendment is withdrawn. cloture motion Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk for amendment No…

on behalf of Senator Kirk, I send an amendment to the desk to the text proposed to be stricken by amendment No. 1463. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New Hampshire [Ms…

I think that is a priority.

you let us know and that we make sure that a fix like that that is so obvious and so immediate

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