I mean, this was so disturbing, because -- because we can't forget what actually happened years ago, where -- where Ukraine was invaded by a foreign country, that they now have been spending these past -- you know, these past years…

This is the moment when Maryland will mobilize.

We need to make sure that that President Zelenskyy and more importantly, the Ukrainian people are getting support, that we have to be able to end this war, but we have to be able to do it in a way that respects the independence, the…

I think the -- the reckless nature that we've seen from DOGE has not just compromised American national security, but it's compromised our economic prospects.

The White House continues to take actions that jeopardize the livelihoods of our public servants and upend how the federal government can best serve the American people and advance our shared priorities.

We must step up to defend our people.

We still hope we can move in partnership with this new administration to address common goals. But in light of recent actions that are hurting Marylanders, we must step up to defend our people.

The United States Constitution leaves no room for any form of discrimination.… Today a barrier to justice has been removed.

the United States Constitution leaves no room for any form of discrimination.… Today a barrier to justice has been removed.

Though we may not agree on everything, after meeting with Representative Chavez-DeRemer and listening to her testimony during her confirmation hearing, I believe that she is qualified to serve as the next Secretary of Labor and I look…

JB Pritzker quickly issued statements and information for fired workers this month alerting them to their legal rights and the legal and financial resources available to them.

In Michigan, everyone has the freedom to marry who they love. It's not only the law of the land, it's a nonnegotiable.

Social Security is being driven to a total system collapse.

I rise to conclude the debate. I believe the vote will follow these remarks. I want to thank my colleagues. Seventeen Democrats appeared on the floor to speak on behalf of S.J. Res. 10. I needn't repeat the comments I made at the…

I rise to begin a discussion that will take place, during today, about S.J. Res. 10, which is a resolution that my colleague Senator Heinrich and I have filed to challenge President Trump's day-one declaration of a U.S. energy emergency…

I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to address the Senate while seated when necessary. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

well, to this great Senate body and to all of you, I will speak from my heart. I won't have hardly any notes, but I will speak from my heart about something that I think is absolutely key to Emerald City, and that is all about energy…

I ask unanimous consent to grant floor privileges to Christopher Creech for today, February 26, 2025. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________