I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Strange). Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from South Carolina is recognized.

I will say, Mr. President, that my colleague from Pennsylvania did such a good job that there is little left to say. I was fumbling because I was just confused on what I would say, and I will be honest with you that there is just not much…

Here it is. Here is the good news for every American. They ought to hear loud and clear that 80 percent of the folks who are punished--punished--by the individual mandate live in a household of less than $50,000 of income, and one-third of…

Thank you, Mr. President. I ask unanimous consent that there now be 30 minutes, equally divided, for debate only, with no amendments or motions in order and with the majority leader being recognized at the conclusion of that time. The…

I thank my good friend from Ohio. I say to Senator Portman, may I see that list? I have been on the floor and, unfortunately, I have not been able to get a copy of the list. Obviously, you have been able to have your staff get it or go…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The…

we have heard a lot about this bill over the last several hours and, frankly, several weeks, and we have had a lot of conversations over the last several months, but, today, December 1, 2017, at 4:24 p.m.--and I hope we remember this…

I will say to my friend from Colorado that we are having a spirited debate. We are diametrically opposed on the issue, but we do have some common ground on other issues that we are working on together. I appreciate your passion. I know you…

this is what I find astonishing. We have been talking about this for a number of months. Frankly, for years we have been talking about tax reform. Actually, since 1986 we have been talking about tax reform. Our plan removes millions of…

it is not a secret that our party and this body have been working on healthcare for about 10 years. Anyone who doesn't understand and appreciate that the individual mandate and its effects in our bill take nothing at all away from anyone…

many people are asking the question: What is the difference? I believe my good friend from Michigan is sincere in her desire to see the middle class succeed under any tax reform package, and I agree. The fact of the matter is that we are…

I had the privilege of sitting on the floor and listening to this debate on tax reform. Our friends to the left and center have done a really good job of painting a picture of fantasyland, a land that does not exist in America. Frankly…

I do expect that rates will continue to go up, and that will feed through into the interest rates that your constituent is having.

I am encouraged by your thoughtfulness about taking a look at the asset thresholds that may be a part of Senator Crapo's legislative package.

the current interest rate environment cuts really into your ability to live off of your interest income.

In a politically correct word, that is pretty cool.

But to me the CRISPR research and your research, specifically, seem to provide real opportunities, not just to manage the disease, but to eliminate the disease.

someone, somewhere, some Nation will set the ethical boundaries for this conversation going forward.

It seems to me that CRISPR could have a positive impact on the inability of mosquitoes to spread Zika, malaria, or other types of diseases.

This is really an exciting topic that I have done some research on for the last year or so, and the more I learn, the more I want to learn to about this topic.

today is a good day. We have both the House and the Senate working on tax reform that will have a positive impact for everyday, hard-working Americans. This is truly a good day. So often when you hear us talk about tax reform, it sounds…

We have the opportunity to save capitalism from cronyism and to fulfill a promise to the American people to work for them instead of a select few with special connections in Washington.

Now we have a new Administration in town that actually helps facilitate this

It's hard to imagine anything more unfair and un-American than having the Government financially support mega-corporations at the expense of small businesses and American workers.

You will carry out the letter of the law and the spirit of intent