I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 550, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 19; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

I have talked to a lot of Oklahomans who say they would love to hear some good news every once in a while, so let me just pause for a moment and read a couple of headlines and give some good news. One piece of good news came out of the…

in the last 24 hours, Senator McConnell announced that the Senate will still be in session in August. I don't know of any Senator who loves being in Washington, DC, in August. Quite frankly, it is a hot, humid, miserable place. I would…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Work of the Senate

the authorities that we are discussing at this point, who would make the decision on when those authorities go into place

The unmanned aerial system to me is kind of like the Internet. It can be used for good or bad.

the decision as to where these technologies will be deployed is going to be made at the highest level

What is a national focus? What is a State response and a local focused on that?

The American economy is benefiting from good leadership at this point as well.

this affects how people will be able to save for their own retirement or try to invest when they are just getting started out

There is much still to be done in this process to make sure we have some regulatory certainty that maintains a growing, vibrant economy.

The job market is accelerating.

We have one of the lowest unemployment rates that we have had in decades now.

SEC's mission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation.

What do you need from us? Because you all still have a connection on whether it is initial coin offerings or whether it is fraud or whether it is money laundering or any number of things that are in that space.

That would be helpful.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate resume legislative session for a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

I thank Chairman Isakson for the work he has done on this important issue. It has been a long road to work through reforming the VA. The VA is exceptionally complicated. There are a lot of interests engaged with this. He has heard a lot of…

I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with Senator Isakson. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Anywhere else. I thank the chairman for that clarification. We look forward to doing what is in the best interest of the veteran and the veteran's care--not necessarily what is the simplest thing for the VA but what is in the best interest…

The Committee takes these nominations seriously. We are pleased to have three very strong candidates before us today.

I did not doubt your answer on that, but I ask everybody, because that is the primary question.

We need engagement from this Committee so that when you are in the seat, we can have ongoing dialogue.