I think we need a larger defense budget, but investing in more of the same I think is not the solution.

We are faced with this law of large institutions that tends to dumb everything down to a lowest common denominator.

yesterday 41 Senators refused to have a substantive debate on an issue that is critically important to all of our constituents--the scope of Federal authority under the Clean Water Act--and voted against a motion to proceed to Senator…

I ask unanimous consent that at the conclusion of the remarks of the Senator from Nevada I be recognized, unless an intervening minority Member should come in, in which case that I be recognized after that minority Member. The PRESIDING…

If we want to be the world's sole super power and to be able to engage on all the continents around the world to shape peace and stability, and then fight and maintain multiple contingencies simultaneously, we need to pay for it.

I ask unanimous consent that Chuck Podolack, a legislative fellow in Senator Flake's office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of this year. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I wish to do three things quickly. One is a request, one is an apology, and one is the truth. The privileges of the floor request will appear in another section of the Record. Secondly, I have an apology. I am very fortunate I have had the…

Now, the waters of the United States rule is not just another example of regulatory overreach. I chair the Committee on Environment and Public Works. We have jurisdiction over the EPA, yet they do not want to even come in and testify when…

Are we not giving the right emphasis to defending America?

I recall when I was first elected--I came from the House to the Senate--I replaced David Boren.

I look down the road and think they are passing us up everywhere.

I don't agree with that. And I have made it very clear to those individuals that you--without naming them--have this philosophy.