we had a situation in which we went through an 8-year period of time when our military was somewhat devastated, and I want to share some of the specifics of that because it is a serious thing. We are going to be voting on the defense…

let me just take a few minutes here to share an idea that when we come back next week, we will be talking about the budget. We are going to be talking about making really difficult, very difficult decisions. I would state that we on the…

I have 7 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I ask unanimous consent that I complete my remarks before we move to the vote to confirm our next Secretary of Defense. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Nomination of Mark T. Esper

we are in a great position that we are not very often in. We have someone who is enthusiastically supported by Republicans, by Democrats, and he is obviously the right person. He has the trust of our President, he has the trust of our…

I am looking forward to joining in on this discussion that is taking place right now on what is happening with these people and Oklahoma's role in this. Jim Bridenstine is a fairly recent Director of NASA, and he is committed to…

I ask unanimous consent that at the conclusion of the remarks of the Senator from Mississippi, I be recognized for such time as I may consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent that we begin the 4:30 p.m. vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

reserving the right, let me share a story of something that happened. The timing sometimes happens at very inconvenient times, but on September 7, 2011, I was in my State of Oklahoma and was in Collinsville, OK. Probably not many people…

I ask unanimous consent to vitiate the yeas and nays on the substitute amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent that I and Senator Jack Reed be given such time as we shall consume prior to the vote that will take place. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

in just a few minutes, the Senate will vote on the final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2020. Throughout the last week and a half, we have debated the legislation here on the Senate floor in a fair…