so forth and for other purposes. mr. mcconnell: mr. president. the presiding officer: the majority leader. mr. mcconnell: this is the start of another busy week here in the senate. we have a lot to accomplish for the american people. this week we'll take up an omnibus that builds on the bipartisan funding agreement we reached back in february. it will provide our armed forces with stable funding they need to meet emerging challenges. among other important matters, it will also strengthen our fight against the scourge of opioid addiction, an issue the president has declared a public health emergency and is continuing to address today up in new hampshire. first, we have several concrete opportunities to make america safer and more secure. first, we'll vote on the confirmation of kevin mcaleenan, the president's nominee for the commissioner of the u.s. customs and border protection. kevin mcaleenan is a 16-year veteran of the c.v.b. his nomination carries the unflinching support of...