Would you commit to not raising the Social Security retirement age in order to pay for these tax cuts?

Bottom line, the pay-for-itself argument behind this tax plan holds up as well as the flat-Earth theory.

I rise in opposition, understanding that the vote has been taken but wanting to speak on the record about the nomination of Governor Terry Branstad to be Ambassador to the People's Republic of China. This is a critical diplomatic post…

our law enforcement officers and the families who support them give so much in service to our communities. As we were tragically reminded again last week--and this happens in far too many places, in far too many States--some make the…

Amazing and unprecedented that we thought we had to ask that question.

I do not want you as Treasury Secretary to suffer from the same affliction.

One Senator after another felt compelled to ask the nominees, to ask each of them, if they would put the law and the Constitution and their country ahead of loyalty to the President.

Honesty is critical.

the blemish on this Committee and this Committee's stonewalling last year affected economic growth because we did not have a functioning Export-Import Bank.

If confirmed, I am committed to increasing bilateral trade and commerce opportunities for all U.S. companies in New Zealand.

This additional staff is essential for strengthening the current program and preparing VA to finally meet the needs of veterans of all eras.

This measure, introduced by Senator Sherrod Rep Brown (D-OH) and cosponsored by Sen Thom Tillis (R-NC), would extend priority enrollment for college courses to veterans, servicemembers, and eligible dependents who are utilizing GI…

I believe VA should address these concerns and strengthen the program, while also finally opening up the program to veterans of all eras who desperately need these services.

I am working one bill particularly, S. 764, the Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act.

I echo Senator Murray's words about the importance of this hearing.

Giving veterans a better quality of life is not just the cost-effective thing to do, it's the right thing to do.

today, with deep concerns, I wish to speak about the treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer--LGBTQ--individuals in Chechnya, in southern Russia. Starting in early April of this year, news reports from the region told…

Restructuring a fifth of the economy is far from easy.

Housing finance reform remains the most significant piece of unfinished business following the financial crisis.

Transferring credit risk away from the Government and into the private sector is essential to protect taxpayers.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess as under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 12:29 p.m., recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the Presiding Officer (Mr. Portman)…

I particularly appreciate the comments of my colleague from Maryland about the Affordable Care Act. The fact is, they are taking insurance from 200,000 Ohioans right now who are getting opioid treatment because of the Affordable Care Act…

I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 5 minutes and delay the vote until 5:25 p.m., until the completion of my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I appreciate the Presiding Officer's forbearance and also the cooperation always of the chairman of the Banking Committee, Senator Crapo. We had a good hearing today on reinsurance and on European Union issues on insurance regulation. I…

I rise in opposition to the nomination of Jay Clayton to serve as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Americans deserve a Chair who will run the SEC on their behalf, not for the benefit of Wall Street banks and big…