Our strength here at home and across the world isn't just measured by the strength of our military.

What I am concerned about is people hear $130, and they just don't get it because they think it is expensive.

We have to keep in mind defense spending isn't the only way that we protect our nation.

These programs are too important to shortchange, and this moment is too critical to let partisan infighting hold our communities and our country back.

We are weaker and less competitive in the world as well when we fail to prevent and respond to those disasters.

House Republicans just voted to slash vital support for our Tribes. Their default on America Act would gut funding for Tribal law enforcement, education, and health care programs.

The House budget cuts on PFAS, on lead, on chemical detection in this country would significantly set us back.

My final question really is about the COVID-19 vaccine trials that excluded pregnant populations.

I do expect from you a detailed plan about how the IRS is intending to use IRA money.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. S. 316

Protecting and restoring salmon habitat and increasing salmon runs is key to our state's strength and its future.

House Republicans last week voted for very deep across-the-board cuts to discretionary spending over the next 10 years.

I want to ask some questions. You are talking about having a vaccine accessible to the uninsured.

Our national parks are national treasures, bringing in tourists and dollars from around the world to local communities.

I want to ask some questions. You are talking about having a vaccine accessible to the uninsured.

salmon is a way of life in my home State.

We have a responsibility to work in a timely fashion, in a bipartisan way, to pass these funding bills that keep our families safe and our nation strong and competitive.

I look forward to working with you on a bipartisan product for all of us to support.

The House budget cuts on PFAS, on lead, on chemical detection in this country would significantly set us back.

the full faith and credit of the United States, that is to pay our bills on time like every families expected to, is not something that should ever be held hostage to score cheap political points at the expense of working people in this…

House Republicans last week voted for very deep across-the-board cuts to discretionary spending over the next 10 years.

But we are talking about a vaccine that taxpayers invested $12 billion in, a vaccine that was once $15, and now you are planning, of course, to price it at $130, despite the fact that it just costs about $3 to make.

If we expect other nations to trust us, to live up to our global commitments, we have to keep our promises right here at home too.

I am really glad to join you as we kick off this subcommittee hearing on President Biden's budget request.

Not getting that done would be catastrophic for our economy, so I hope we can do this in a straightforward, bipartisan way.