This is not what America should be about.

It is also critical that we not paint law enforcement with a broad brush.

I believe that we will achieve our goal. This has been a long fight.

the disenfranchisement of Puerto Ricans is rooted in the history--the colonial and imperialist history that we have had

If it means us acting to raise those caps, if that is where the authorization comes from, that is what we have to do

If we do not do anything about it, it will certainly imperil future generations.

you shouldn't have an agency like the VA being constantly run by someone in an acting position

I think this is an issue that we--my time is up, but I think this is, you know, we need to communicate that acting positions and this kind of turnover are not helpful to the efficient running of an agency as important as the VA and helping…

Climate change is certainly something that is so important, and the aggravating thing about it is that there are so many who still deny it.

Madam President, as negotiations continue on a continuing resolution to keep the government open past next week, we should be laying the groundwork to process the 12 appropriations bills for fiscal year 2020. In an ideal world, the…

Madam President, I rise tonight to join the chorus of Democratic Senators in this Chamber demanding action to address the American gun violence epidemic. We stand here tonight on behalf of the tens of millions of Americans, from one end of…

If left unabated, climate change will displace world populations.

Climate change is undoubtedly an economic threat--that is true; a national security threat--that is true; and, ultimately, and most importantly, an existential threat.

We cannot achieve meaningful climate targets, such as our economy-wide, net-zero by mid-century goal, without significantly reducing industrial emissions.

Through the power of procurement policy, we can drive market demand for low-carbon industrial products.

Madam President, I rise to join my colleague Senator Heinrich and others who have come before. I am calling on Senator McConnell to act now to address the gun crisis in our country. Every day that the Senate Republican leaders refuse to…

Today's hearing will examine greenhouse gas emissions associated with the industrial sector.

We must recognize that industrial decarbonization is necessary and possible with the right mix of well-designed policies, Federal investments, and market development.