I think we should continue our investigations here in the Congress both in private security briefings.

The Trump administration has reversed a variety of steps to improve ties made by the previous administration.

Without adequate funding for road maintenance and construction, the agency will be unable to provide necessary access for timber purchasers while also meeting legally required environmental standards.

While many of the funding levels are lower than I would like, I do appreciate that this budget proposal makes investing in national forest management needs its top priority.

Every year, we come back before the subcommittee and hear the same issues raised repeatedly.

I am pleased that this administration recognizes the problem, and look forward to working with the Forest Service and the Office of Management and Budget to address this issue during this budget cycle in a fiscally responsible and…

thank you for the recognition. I rise also to talk about the tax issue and this horrible tax cut, but I can't help but mention a little bit about what I went through the last hour or so with some wonderful young people in my office. First…

I am so thankful for your enthusiasm.

those kinds of things cause a lot of bitterness, and that is why I think, you know, rather than waiting until the next President, a year from now we have the 116th Congress coming in.

Reforming the Senate rules is something I have been talking about and working on since I joined the body in 2009.

Today's proposal benefits only the majority, and the majority is looking to rush it through without expert testimony or bipartisan negotiation.

Let us be clear. One of the biggest problems with this administration's nominees is that they have proven through the Senate's normal vetting process to be unqualified, even to the majority.