Border that northern border. And yet republicans are willing to shut down Homeland Security. In fact, we heard colleagues in the House Republicans saying it really wouldnt be that big a deal to shut down Homeland Security. Really . Really . Is anybody looking reading the paper looking at the news, looking at whats happening every day around us . It wouldnt be a problem to shut down Homeland Security . Thats stunning. Michigan has the busiest northern Border Crossing in the country in detroit the biggest northern Border Crossing, for commerce, for product for people and we rely on our customs and Border Patrol every single day. Talk about folks on the front lines of protecting us. Customs, border security, airport security, police and fire. We have coast guard. We have all of those who are on the front line of protecting our families in america. Thats what were debating. Do we play games with that, hold Homeland Security hostage because of a debate with the president about another issue
There is no comparison which allows us to be able to produce the gas at a much lower cost. I think the real important point here is that right now what australia is experiencing because they are exporting literally 50 , more than 50 of what theyre producing their exporting. Even in the most well, the eia projections so we will be exporting only 9 of our production in 2040. I think there really is no comparison to make there, and no threat that the United States would end up experiencing the same type. My understanding is our market is roughly about 40 times the size of australia, and were talking about much lower levels of overall exports, correct . Thats correct. Mr. Smith, i want to turn to you real quick. If it were enacted, this legislation is passed and signed, would you expect our bill to change the number of applications for export to nonfda countries that eventually would be approved or disapproved by d. O. E. . Thanks for the question senator. I honestly think it would be impo
Administration from moving ahead with actions president obama himself referred to as quote ignoring the law. Ignoring the law quote unquote president obama said that just over a year ago. The point is its time to allow this Homeland Security funding measure to come to the floor. Democrats say they want the ability to amend d. H. S. Funding legislation but then they keep voting to block their own ability to offer amendments. It just doesnt make any sense madam president. So in a few moments well give our democratic friends another opportunity to reconsider. They can vote to allow the senate to debate the Homeland Security funding bill. They can vote to allow the senate to consider amendments from both sides and thats what they actually should do. Thats what constituents have a right to expect. Lets take this funding bill up and get to work. The presiding officer the democratic leader. Mr. Reid in just a few days, five to be exact the department of Homeland Security will be out of money.
The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell in just a few minutes, democrats will have another opportunity to end the weekslong filibuster of Homeland Security. It will be the first opportunity our friends on the other side have to show where they stand after a federal judge preliminarily enjoined the administration from moving ahead with actions president obama himself referred to as quote ignoring the law. Ignoring the law quote unquote president obama said that just over a year ago. The point is its time to allow this Homeland Security funding measure to come to the floor. Democrats say they want the ability to amend d. H. S. Funding legislation but then they keep voting to block their own ability to offer amendments. It just doesnt make any sense madam president. So in a few moments well give our democratic friends another opportunity to reconsider. They can vote to allow the senate to debate the Homeland Security funding bill. They can vote to allow the senate to cons
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