Speeches
Floor Remarks on Broken Education Reauthorization Process
Nov 18, 2015
"We shouldn’t expand Washington’s control over America’s schools and pre-K programs. Instead, Congress must advance reforms that empower parents – with flexibility and choice – to do what’s in the best interest of their children."
Recovering the Senate’s Rightful Role in Foreign Affairs
Nov 4, 2015
When the United States makes major, binding international commitments, they must – always – be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. This is a basic principle that can’t be stated, and restated, enough.
Remarks on The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
Oct 29, 2015
The budget deal before the Senate today is not just a horrible piece of legislation undeserving of this chamber’s support. It also represents the last gasping breath of a disgraced bipartisan beltway establishment on the verge of collapse.
The Conservative Case for Criminal Justice Reform
Oct 7, 2015
"Applying timeless conservative principles to fix today’s broken government policies, and help all Americans in their pursuit of happiness, has always been the bread and butter of what Heritage does. It’s how I’ve tried to approach my work in the Senate for the past five years. And it’s what brings me here today to talk about the need for criminal justice reform."
Remarks on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - Floor Remarks on Planned Parenthood part 3
Sep 21, 2015
But while I will soon join the majority – though maybe not the necessary super-majority - of our colleagues voting to take up the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, it is a tragedy that we should have to.
