What David McCormick said, and what was done

“Madam President, I rise today to recognize and commend the outstanding students who served as interns in my office during the summer of 2026. These talented young men and women dedicated their time, energy, and skills to serving the people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania while gaining firsthand experience in the legislative process and public service.”

“Sirochman and Ronit Luthra, whose essays were selected as the winners of my America250 Pennsylvania Youth Essay Contest. As our Nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, there is no more fitting place to reflect on the American story than Pennsylvania.”

“Mr. President, Pennsylvania is wrestling country. The sport fits the character of our Commonwealth. From smalltown school gymnasiums to the biggest stage in college athletics, generations of Pennsylvanians have learned on the mat that nothing is given and everything is earned.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a distinguished American, RDML Eric H. Ver Hage, U.S. Navy, a native of Mechanicsburg, PA, upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 42 years of distinguished service to our Nation.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a distinguished American, William ``Bill'' Howard Richardson, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Born on July 31, 1936. Bill has led a life of extraordinary consequence: as a devoted family man, a Navy veteran, an esteemed educator, a civic leader, an avid environmentalist, and, to those who know him best, a much-admired bohemian spirit.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to speak about the war in Ukraine and to say something that has been a long time coming: The tide is turning against Vladimir Putin.”

“America is serious about peace through strength. But to be clear, we cannot confuse the current momentum we see on the battlefield with victory--two very different things. Putin is still betting on one thing: that he can outlast us, that our attention will drift, that our resolve will soften and his oil revenues will fund this war machine long enough to exhaust Ukraine's defenses.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to thank guest Chaplain Dr. Gurwant Kaur for delivering the Sikh prayer to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Nation's independence and commitment of Sikh Americans to protect our Nation's freedom.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation on a critical subject for the American people. I rise because Congress--this Congress--has a historic opportunity over the next 6 months to deliver an energy and economic bonanza for the American people by overhauling our broken permitting process.”

“President Trump laid the blueprint, and I am encouraged by the bipartisan conversations that are already underway, but it is up to us. It is up to us to make this momentum permanent.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and congratulate the Sewickley Academy Panthers on their remarkable achievement in winning the 2026 PIAA Class 2A Boys Basketball State Championship.”

“We need to get out of the business of coupling policy disagreements in Congress with funding the government. And shutting down the Department of Homeland Security for the third time this Congress amid major combat operations in the Middle East is not merely wrong; it is reckless.”

“Mr. President, I thank the distinguished Senator from Louisiana. Mr. President, I rise today in support of the ROAD to Housing Act. I grew up in northeast Pennsylvania, in a town called Bloomsburg, believing in a simple deal: You work hard, you play by the rules, and you can build a life in your own home.”

“America Act. I have heard a lot of hysteria, hyperbole, and, sadly, falsehoods about this bill, which have created a good deal of confusion. Frankly, a lot of the issues have become muddled.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Steve Sheetz, a proud Pennsylvanian, visionary leader, and devoted family man, who passed away on January 4, 2026.”

“Mr. President, I am honored to be here on the Senate floor for the first time. Each time I enter the Senate Chamber, I am humbled to walk in the footsteps of the Pennsylvanians who came before me, from founding father Robert Morris to Simon Cameron, from Joseph Clark to John Heinz.”

“Party, which seeks to dominate industries and technologies that will define the 21st century. This is a competition we must win, and it is a moment that demands leadership, sound policies, and, yes, bipartisanship--bipartisan cooperation to ensure our Nation's prosperity.”

“Civil War put Franklin's warning to the test. On that hallowed ground, Abraham Lincoln told his audience to be dedicated to the great task remaining before us--that task, of course, being the preservation of our Union.”