"Without an ability for them to hold people accountable, and for the people of Ukraine to feel a sense of confidence in their judicial system, and that there is a Rule of Law, then I'm afraid that thes..."
"There's been a lot of conversation today and in previous days about anti-corruption efforts, our intent to offer assistance in bringing stability back to Ukraine in a variety of ways."
"This amendment highlights our intent to offer assistance in a necessary way, I believe, in forming a robust independent, impartial judicial system."
"Well, I look forward to working with you on either finding an avenue where we can put either a cap or an exemption in place for these fees that disproportionately affect places like Hawaii and Alaska."
"I want to express a concern. Obviously we are very familiar with the tourism-based economy that relies heavily on air traffic."
"Certainly, increasing access to VA benefits, cutting or eliminating the backlog to claims, ending homelessness, the mental health issues, the suicide rates--these are all areas that we have bipartisan..."
"What very much impressed me was that this was a situation where the veterans that were homeless are in transitional housing."
"I think it is really important to focus on the issue of veteran homelessness."
"I figure--you know what? Each one that we help to get on in a positive way with their lives, that is worth doing."
"Thank you very much. Very briefly, the amendment on page 3 directly relates to adding 'regarding civil and political rights'..."
"I believe my amendment is----"
"Senators Wyden, Feinstein and I all agree that public safety is paramount."
"Can you give us your preliminary thinking on what you're going to be recommending to the committee as a possible set of amendments?"
"What I don't understand is that it could possibly take 18 months to develop the tool"
"Aging infrastructure can be dangerous. Three out of every 4 dams are listed as high or significant hazard."
"Because WaterSMART saves water and money I want to make sure that this program continues its good work."
"Are we moving toward this being firm power? Is this going to be intermittent energy?"
"I want to make sure that we do together with the Bureau is to develop a, not just a sort of policy tool, but also a management tool that works for you."