Weekly Column


August 30, 2021
Leaving American citizens behind is an even greater betrayal. American citizenship means many things, among them that we will do everything we can to avoid abandoning you behind enemy lines.
August 24, 2021
Each year, the month of August affords me the opportunity to do a critically important part of my job: speaking directly with Nebraskans about the things that matter to them.
August 16, 2021
Nebraskans know that we don’t need to give government even more control over our lives, and we certainly don’t need to make Washington more powerful than it already is. I appreciate the opportunity to explain why I voted against this resolution.
August 9, 2021
Our men and women in uniform make up the best fighting force in the world. Congress’ job is to support them, and this year’s NDAA does that well. I was honored to be a part of drafting it for the ninth year in a row.
August 2, 2021
I cannot support Ms. Stone-Manning’s confirmation. If I did, I would be putting my stamp of approval on not only her involvement with environmental extremists, but also her later dishonesty.
July 26, 2021
Infrastructure is and always has been a bipartisan issue. When the negotiators finish their work, I look forward to participating in a healthy debate on this critical investment in our nation’s future.
July 19, 2021
As we emerge from the pandemic and the economy begins to rebound, I’m focused on ensuring the industries that provide Nebraska jobs can continue to grow and thrive.
July 12, 2021
July 6, 2021
As your U.S. senator, my job is to make sure your voice is heard in Washington. The president and his team need to know what matters to the hardworking men and women of the Heartland.
June 28, 2021
Just a few weeks before the lighting of the Olympic flame this year, our nation will celebrate Independence Day. As we approach these occasions, I can’t help but reflect on what they have in common.