What Deb Fischer said, and what was done

“Mr. President, Lindsey Graham, a friend, a colleague, and a tireless national security advocate. He was a true leader in strengthening our military and our country's defense, and I miss him dearly.”

“Mr. President, reserving the right to object, I would like to say a few words about Senator Schumer's legislation on the Presidential airlift. This has been discussed before, and it was voted down earlier this year as part of a vote-arama that we participated in.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to discuss an issue that is near and dear to the State of Nebraska and to rural America, and that is the issue of closing the digital divide for unserved and underserved communities.”

“Mr. President, earlier this month, on April 1, 2026, we marked the 80th anniversary of the end of the North Platte Canteen. Now, Nebraskans know this story, and today I rise to make sure that the U.S.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Haynes. As an Air Force Senate legislative liaison officer, from 8 December 2023 to 30 June 2026, Josh performed his duties without reservation supporting the 118th and 119th Congresses.”

“Madam President, only U.S. citizens should be voting in U.S. elections. That is not a controversial statement; that is common sense. And Republicans believe in that statement. We believe we need to protect voting in our elections.”

“The SAVE America Act is simple: It requires proof of citizenship to register to vote and requires a photo ID when you go to cast a ballot. Common sense.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to pay special tribute to Marilyn Mitchell of Norfolk, NE. Marilyn's dedication to music and the arts has enriched the cultural life of communities across our State, made evident by the Norfolk Arts Center naming its art gallery in her honor.”

“Mr. President, my home State of Nebraska is currently facing devastating wildfires, the worst in our State's history. Yesterday, I, along with Senator Ricketts, Congressman Adrian Smith, and our Governor Jim Pillen welcomed U.S.”

“Mr. President, I want to begin with a moment of solemn gratitude. Yesterday, we received devastating news. U.S. Army SFC Noah Tietjens of Bellevue, NE, was killed in Kuwait during an unmanned aircraft system attack while supporting Operation Epic Furry.”

“Mr. President, I am here today to talk about the recent progress made by the U.S. Senate. We have officially passed 11 of the 12 government funding bills, and I am hopeful that my Democrat colleagues will come to a reasonable agreement so that we can get the Homeland Security funding bill over the finish line soon.”

“Mr. President, since December 28, Iranian civilians have taken to the streets to protest the bleak economic conditions and the daily hardships imposed on their families by the Iranian regime.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor and congratulate Gary Sadlemyer on his retirement after nearly five decades of distinguished service to Nebraska broadcasting and to the people of our State.”

“Mr. President, we are now in the longest government shutdown in American history--39 days--and all across our country, Americans are paying the price. More than 600,000 Federal workers have been furloughed.”

“Madam President, I rise in opposition to this amendment because it would have a significant negative effect on our U.S. nuclear deterrence. In addition to the obvious stab at President Trump, the way the amendment is drafted would affect one of our military's most important programs: the Survivable Airborne Operations Center--otherwise known as the Doomsday Plane.”

“Madam President, for all ag producers, the word ``tariff'' makes us nervous, but earlier this year, I took a step back to look at the bigger economic picture, and I became one of the first Members of Congress to support the administration's effort to level the playing field on trade.”

“Now we need the same kind of breakthrough by opening up the market for soybeans and corn and every other American crop. At the end of the day, farmers and ranchers want programs that work, and we want markets to sell our products.”

“Madam President, we are living in a time of growing global unrest. China is accelerating its military buildup in the Indo- Pacific. While I remain hopeful that President Trump can help broker peace between Presidents Putin and Zelenskyy, Russia's brutal war against Ukraine grinds on.”

“Authorization Act meets this moment. It includes key provisions I secured to modernize our nuclear deterrent and strengthen our national defense. As chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, I fought to upgrade the National Nuclear Security Administration's infrastructure.”

“Mr. President, today, the U.S. Senate will vote on my resolution to overturn the EPA's waiver for California's Advanced Clean Trucks. First of all, I would like to thank my friend and colleague Chairman Capito for her strong leadership and work on this very important issue.”

“Madam President, last week, my bill, the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act, or the FACT Act, cleared the Commerce Committee unanimously. Now it will come before us here on the Senate floor for a vote.”

“Mr. President, across America, 1.3 million people live in nursing homes. Many of us have parents, grandparents, or other loved ones who rely on these homes for care and community in their golden years.”

“Mr. President, in America, our news cycle is often fraught with controversy and dispute. From watching the news or scrolling through social media, it might seem like there are very, very few issues that Americans can agree on.”

“Republicans made to the American people this past November. We promised to make families' lives better, more prosperous, more affordable. More access to family leave will contribute to that goal.”

“Mr. President, 480. That is the number of days since terror shook the Middle East. It has been 480 days since Hamas's unprovoked attack; 480 days since Hamas brought brutal terror on Israel and the citizens of more than 30 countries; 480 days since American family members and friends were kidnapped.”

“Good afternoon. Endurance through the years is the ultimate test. To persevere through time is the truest measure of an idea, an institution, and a nation. Our Founders wrote the Constitution so that America could withstand all the twists and turns of time.”

“Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor and pleasure to introduce to you the 45th and the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump. (Applause.) The PRESIDENT.”

“Court, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and my fellow citizens, the golden age of America begins right now. (Applause.) From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world.”

“I now call on Rabbi Ari Berman, Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, and Rev. Frank Mann to provide prayers of benediction. Rabbi BERMAN: Let us pray. Almighty God, your profit Jeremiah walked the streets of Jerusalem and blessed its inhabitants with: (English translation of statement made in Hebrew as follows:) Blessed is the one who trusts in God.”