Tom Cole: “And I think that from the perspective of the Cherokee Nation--and I don't mean to be overly dramatic--but we have waited…”

The Senate has wasted the entire year and a half. They have not passed a single bill.

For anyone questioning this legislation, the facts are simple — it extends the government funding deadline to Dec. 4, denying any party the opportunity to manufacture leverage before elections.

I hold the Democrats in the Senate most responsible, but I don’t excuse the Republicans for letting them do it.

It reinforces support for key allies - like Israel and Taiwan - and directly counters threats from Communist China and other regimes that challenge our interests and principles.