The lack of accountability here, the lack of accountability in this Administration is shocking to me.

My constituents expect that sort of accountability as well.

There must be accountability.

Our reputation as a nation, I think, has been put at risk as a result of the failed evacuation here.

What we have witnessed here has been a failure of leadership.

my amendment provides for ensuring that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which is charged by Congress with enforcing immigration laws in the United States, has sufficient resources to deport illegal aliens who have been convicted…

I call up my amendment No. 3742 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Tennessee [Mr. Hagerty] proposes an…

as I said earlier in this debate, I agree that working to shore up our hard infrastructure is a worthy cause. Investing in infrastructure the right way is a wise investment in America's future and in our long-term competitiveness. But that…

the Senator's objection exposes the Democrats' true intention. I have never objected to considering amendments on this bill--not once. Democrats say they want amendments, but they can't take yes for an answer. The Democrats' true intention…

I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be called up to the substitute and be reported by number and that they be the only remaining amendments in order: First, Ernst, No. 2639; Cornyn-Padilla, No. 2602; Wicker-Stabenow, No…

I support hard infrastructure. It is in my DNA. As a kid, I grew up shoveling asphalt. My father and my grandfather were in the road construction business. I served as the economic development commissioner in my home State of Tennessee. I…

The Chinese Communist Party continues to aggressively pursue predatory economic projects in Africa.

United States does provide a legitimate framework, and I agree with you.

I think this is yet more propaganda coming from China.

I think that is an excellent case in point that you brought up about the potential of focusing on the electric battery value chain as a way to cooperate between the United States, between Europe and, certainly, with Africa.

Increased U.S.-African cooperation also serves the strategic interest of the United States.

Africa possesses significant economic potential and offers tremendous opportunities for the United States.

I think it also is important as well to continue to convey the basic principles of free market competition that we support here in America that are not available in dealing with Chinese companies.

The failure to successfully integrate Africa into the global economy could pose major threats to global prosperity and stability.

There has been adequate experience, I will just say this, in Africa and around the world right now to see the great difference and there is a great contrast between our approach and that of the Chinese Communist Party.

The United States continues to partner with Malawi in order to advance accountable democratic governance.

I see a very challenging role there because we are making commitments to continue U.S. aid, but the Taliban has taken over half the districts there, putting our presence there under tremendous pressure.

I think it is incumbent upon the United States to hold egregious proliferators like Iran accountable.

I think it could make a real difference for the United States' interests around the globe.

As authoritarian states, such as China and Russia, look to systematically curb freedom and democracy throughout the world, it is imperative that the United States continue to bolster its people-to-people diplomacy.