"I am, therefore, disappointed that the majority has chosen thus far to abandon this bipartisan course in favor to pursue a partisan budget proposal."
"The President pledged an administration of unity, but sadly, it has begun with a legislative strategy of division."
"In my home State of Tennessee, the suicide rate increased by 19 percent from 2014 to 2018 and remains 15 percent higher than the national average."
"I do want to briefly acknowledge that this is National Teacher Appreciation Week."
"It is imperative that we continue to support public-private partnerships to close the skills gap and cultivate a diverse workforce."
"I look forward to working with you so that we can expand computer science literacy, not only to inner city America but also to rural America for education and for workforce development."
"I think we have got to develop a companion piece of maybe some job action with what is happening in terms of the studies that are happening in Tennessee and in other places."
"I want to also congratulate you and the wonderful folks in Tennessee for that excellent Tennessee Promise program."
"In our State, we afford all high school graduates with the opportunity to attend community or technical college free of tuition and mandatory fees through the Tennessee Promise."
"We have a responsibility, sir, I think to treat them with compassion, regardless of their legal status."
"There is a crisis at the border, sir, that includes an unprecedented number of unaccompanied minors."