I ask unanimous consent that I complete my remarks before the vote is called. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

We can disagree sometimes about how we compete with China on nondefense areas. It is important. That is an important debate. We want to do that, but we have to be on the same page when it comes to national security. Some people would say…

This budget also fails to make any progress in a growing or modernizing Air Force. Instead, the Biden budget procurement actually decreases by almost 15 percent across the entire military. The Air Force is 20 percent. President Biden's own…

Essentially, what the WOTUS rule did was take away from the States and give to the Federal Government that jurisdiction.

It has survived. We had a real close call 2 years ago, and I think you probably heard from me about that.

My first ask of you is will you commit to ensuring this project remains a priority for the Corps?

I was very disappointed but not surprised that the EPA and the Army Corps have decided to repeal and replace the Trump era Navigation Waters Protection Rule.

I ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business for such time as I shall consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

last year, the Federal Communications Commission approved an application by Ligado Networks to repurpose the Federal spectrum in a way that will drastically interfere with GPS and satellite communications. This a big deal. There are so…

I am joining others who have the same problem with what the majority party here in the U.S. Senate is trying to do. It is something that surprises a lot of people, something that would completely revamp, completely change, a system that…

A lot of us had serious concerns with the Administration's recent announcement that it will repeal and replace the Trump-era Navigable Waters Protection Rule.

I sent a letter to the President regarding the Administration's lack of transparency in developing its new Paris Climate Nationally Determined Contribution Emission Pledge.

in reserving the right to object, the chairman of our committee and I have both agreed that we need to be debating this during our markup, and we intend to do that. For that reason, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The…

I think we are kind of tending to talk around it.

today I honor a superb leader, liaison, and soldier for his tireless commitment to the U.S. Army, which includes 2 years of service with the Army Office of the Legislative Liaison, as the chief of the Army's Senate Liaison Division. As COL…

today I honor a servant leader, liaison, and combat warrior. After 2 years of service as Director of the Air Force Senate Liaison Office, Brig. Gen. Neil Richardson is deservedly moving on and assuming the responsibilities of Deputy…

I have been down here a lot talking about why we need to increase the defense budget: We face more threats than ever before. China and Russia are investing more in modernizing their militaries than ever before. We need to strengthen our…

over the weekend, the State Department-- that is, our State Department--imposed visa restrictions on several Ethiopian and Eritrean Government officials. They claim these officials have not done enough to end the hostilities in the Tigray…

next week is a summer anniversary, 100 years since the Tulsa massacre. Before 1921, Greenwood District, also known as Black Wall Street, was a vibrant, thriving, prosperous Black community. But then, on the evening of May 31 into the early…

I thank the chairman, Chairman Reed, that this important issue deserves a robust debate as we consider this year's National Defense Authorization Act. I would also like to thank Senator Gillibrand for her leadership and her tenacity on…

China is a 360-degree threat. They are competing with us in every area--economics, technology, military, diplomacy, information warfare. You know, we operated for the better part of a decade under the idea that we should have parity in…

before the Senator from Texas leaves the floor, I want to acknowledge that in Oklahoma, last Sunday, I was with a group of people, and, independent of each other, they asked the same question: Where is America, and what is happening over…

I am pleased to recognize MAJ Aimee A. Mack, U.S. Army, on the conclusion of her current assignment. Since May 2020, Major Mack has served with great distinction as the legislative liaison for the Countermeasures Acceleration Group, which…

Winston Churchill famously said: ``There is only one thing worse than fighting with allies, and that is fighting without them.'' Republicans and Democrats agree: Strong alliances and partnerships are key to the asymmetric advantage that…

Your Mama probably is the only person in America that will have equal praise from Senator Markey and me.