[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 12, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S1769]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                            Budget Proposal

  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, yesterday the White House released 
its budget proposal for fiscal year 2020. Understanding the President's 
key priorities and vision for Federal spending is critical to the 
success of the entire funding process here in Congress.
  Republicans agree that we need to remain focused on important goals, 
such as the continued rebuilding of our military, keeping up the fight 
against opioid abuse, and addressing the ongoing security and 
humanitarian crisis at our southern border.
  As the senior Senator from Kentucky, I was especially encouraged to 
see the President's commitment to our Nation's veterans front and 
center, including a request to fully fund construction of the new 
Robley Rex VA Medical Center in my hometown of Louisville.
  Together with my Senate colleagues, I look forward to carefully 
reviewing the administration's priorities as this year's funding 
process moves ahead.