We are living in very dangerous times. Yes, we are in the midst of a global pandemic, which should be inspiring our Nation's leaders to deescalate tensions with other countries, work with world leaders to defeat this disease that threatens…

I will be very quick. I understand we have work to do on the Defense authorization and the vote coming up, but I am glad the majority leader is on the floor, and I am glad so many Members are on the floor. We have a problem in this…

may I ask the Presiding Officer to remind us of rule XIX. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair will remind Senators of both parties that rule XIX provides that no Senator in debate shall directly or indirectly, by any form of words, impute to…

today is the 1st of the month, and that means the rent is due, but for the 9 million renters who have lost their jobs, they may not be able to pay. Now, in March, we made sure that the CARES Act included cash assistance, unemployment…

I share the strong words and position and perspective of my wonderful colleagues, colleagues who spoke before me just now--Senators Harris, Booker, and Durbin--calling for real policing reform, not the bill that is coming before the floor…

That he was racializing the virus. And again raising of anti immigrant fervor. So this is what the President does, he's a very divisive person, and he's up against it.

The administration's response has been totally incompetent and, you know, uncoordinated.

This is a President who does not pay attention to science or facts.

in 2019, 21 people died in Hawaii in three tragic air recreation accidents involving helicopters or planes. On December 26, 2019, while many of us were enjoying the holidays with our loved ones and friends, seven people lost their lives…

the Federal Government must take a more active role in adapting air travel to the demands of COVID-19

States must be clearly given the authority to impose whatever restrictions and standards as may be reasonable and necessary to protect public health

I rise today, in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Every year, throughout the month of May, the people of the United States join together to pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of generations of Asian Americans…

allowing the State of Hawai`i to impose reasonable public health pre-board conditions on intended passengers to Hawai`i.

Small businesses are the lifeblood of my State.

reserving the right to object, I certainly appreciate what my colleague from Nebraska is trying to do. We are all working to do what we can to make sure our medical professionals, facilities, and the public have all the necessary equipment…

so, once again, I repeat that this has nothing to do with stopping these respirators for this particular crisis to be included as necessary equipment under the current statute. I do think we ought to be able to come together to come up…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of a bill that is at the desk. I further ask that the bill be considered read three times and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and…

In response, I certainly am not arguing that there is not a need for respirators, but let me be very clear that this provides immunity for respirator manufacturers from this point onward. Again, I need to reiterate. This has nothing to do…