I really appreciate that.

I hope you will follow up on that.

So it could be much longer.

We need to keep working toward more coverage, not less; more affordability, not less; and better quality, not less.

I really was pleased to see that you have requested $100 million increase for preschool development grants.

The crisis that we faced last year when the VA threatened to shut down the healthcare system and nearly ran out of money cannot be repeated.

I strongly believe that the Caregivers Program is really a key to helping VA carry out its duty to provide accessible high-quality care.

So we are going to be looking at this closely.

I have heard from veterans in my home State of Washington who are frustrated always about waiting months or even longer to get answers to questions about benefits and care.

thank you to the Senator from California for her long advocacy on behalf of women across this country to be able to access the health care they choose. Tomorrow the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of Whole Woman's Health…

I believe President Obama should make funding our Nation's waterways a priority.

I appreciate your ongoing work with the State of Washington and the three impacted irrigation districts to prevent further depletion of the Odessa Subarea aquifer.

next week the Supreme Court is going to hear oral arguments in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt. This is a case that could not mean more to a woman's ability to exercise her constitutionally protected health care rights. As this case…

This is such an important time for students of all ages. And with all the challenges and opportunities, and you've heard them across the board here, it's really important that we have strong leadership at the Department of Education.

the role of the FDA Commissioner is central to the health and safety of every family and community nationwide, from a dad making his daughter's peanut butter sandwich in the morning to a patient headed into an operating room. I know this…

I ask unanimous consent to speak on behalf of the nomination before the vote for 2 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I am confident that Dr. John King is a strong nominee to transition from Acting Secretary to taking on the position of Secretary of Education.

I look forward to continuing to work with you on those issues.

You've been a true partner throughout your career on efforts to improve outcomes for all of our children.

That's stunning. One in five of our daughters, granddaughters, sisters, loved ones are being sexually assaulted while in college.

His track record leading up to his current position as Acting Secretary shows a deep commitment to high standards.

first of all, I want to take a moment to honor the life and service of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Justice Scalia was a dedicated public servant who gave so many years to our courts and our country. He and I didn't agree on every…

I have found the President's budget to be shortsighted and inadequate when it comes to Hanford.

It is really critical that we finish the job on all fronts.

How is the administration going to meet its legally binding commitments to the Tri-Cities community?