Kay Bailey Hutchison: “I have introduced twice in two different Congresses bills to increase the research and the data that we have on the…”

I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Texas.

I thank the distinguished chairman of the Appropriations Committee as well as the ranking member because as soon as our leaders get back from the White House I certainly want us to be able to go forward and vote. To finish my remarks, we…

Absolutely. The President has come to see that NATO is important.

NATO's door is open to all European democracies which share the values of our Alliance.