Medicare finance is about taxes, and it would be your responsibility, if confirmed.

I am very troubled about the fact that regarding these basic tools that you would have, if confirmed, you seem almost unscathed by the subject.

The outrage in tax law is what's legal.

Mr. Mnuchin in good faith submitted answers to committee questionnaires and other materials that were later modified.

I hope, because I am interested in those discussions with you about tax reform, you are not talking about putting the Earned Income Tax Credit on the table as something you might throw in the trash can, because if you do, you are going to…

I find it very troubling that you will not discuss Medicare.

The President is not like everybody else. He is the Commander-in-Chief, and any foreign government involvement in his business could compromise national security.

The Trump plan, which you have been part of, would add billions--excuse me, trillions--to the debt and would disproportionately favor the well-to-do.

Working-class people want to know.

I am very troubled about this question of how you are going to unrig the system if you have a record of taking advantage of tax shelters that, in effect, have a 0-percent tax rate.

This Nation was founded to reward merit, not to perpetuate dynasties.

We have two tax systems in America.

I spent the last few days having town hall meetings at home. It was a big challenge. We had a tremendous amount of snow. The distinguished Presiding Officer is very familiar with that. We had the most snow since 1937, and it just goes on…

pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, I move to waive section 305(b)(2) of that act for purposes of the pending amendment, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second…

I call up amendment No. 188 and ask unanimous consent that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the clerk will report the amendment by number. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oregon…

In a country as rich and strong as ours, cures have to be available for everyone, not just the wealthy. I urge support for this amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Wyoming.

and colleagues, this amendment is supported by a number of Senators because, as the Senate majority plows ahead with a scheme that I call repeal and run, it is putting tens of millions of Americans in danger of losing their health…

I think it's clear, weakening strong encryption will leave us less safe.

I don't take a back seat to anybody in terms of protecting this country when our security is on the line.

At a time when the President-elect is on record as supporting torture, blocking Americans' ability to protect themselves with strong encryption, and has encouraged the outsourcing of intelligence-gathering to the Russians, it's my view…

I want to ask you about outsourced surveillance.

I'd also like in writing before we vote what limits you would have on your metadata proposal.

I'd like your response on that.

Madam Clerk, because health care-- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Debate is not allowed during a vote. The Senate will be in order.

The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) respectfully requests your Committee affirmatively recommend Representative Thomas Price, M.D.