This hearing will come to order.

Ceding leadership in developing artificial intelligence to China, Russia, and other foreign governments will not only place the United States at a technological disadvantage, but it could have grave implications for national security.

shouldn't they be entitled to make that decision?

Voluntary education programs serve as an important role in developing America's servicemembers while in uniform, and setting them up for success following a military career.

protecting freedom of choice of our servicemen and women

we shouldn't be making choices for them

Even Cruz would not say that he thinks Trump is fit for office.

Iran has received no meaningful repercussions for illegally seizing American sailors and endeavoring to humiliate them.

The last seven years, we've had an administration that has, in many ways, neutered itself and ignored one transgression after another from our enemies.

For months, Russia has been ramping up the pressure on our military, previously flying within 30 feet of a United States Navy warship.

Does it concern you if the United States is now in the business of paying ransom to terrorist governments for releasing Americans?

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Phyllis Schlafly