I'm sure we will also touch on the issue of Northern Ireland, in which we have continued to see progress coming out of the Good Friday agreements.

These nominees have dedicated their careers to serving the public good.

Let's give thanks for the men and women who proved that through hard work and perseverance, anybody can earn themselves a piece of the American Dream.

Ireland also punches above its weight internationally when it comes to humanitarian assistance, peacekeeping.

As one of the President's closest advisors for the past four years, Liz's leadership and advice have been instrumental as we have successfully strengthened our alliances and partnerships across Europe, helped to revitalize NATO, and worked…

Thomas Edward Perez, of Maryland, to be Secretary of Labor, vice Hilda L. Solis, resigned.

I'm certain that Cathy will continue to be a powerful advocate for women and girls in her new role.

Cathy is a longtime advocate for justice and fairness and has worked on preventing violence against women here in America and around the world.

I am confident that they will serve the American people well from the Court of Federal Claims.

So to our guest, the Taoiseach of Ireland, I would like to propose a toast: To the eternal friendship between our two countries.

All Americans stand united in grateful support of all that they do.

Mr. President, with a heavy heart, I rise today to say a few words about a wonderful, talented public servant who unexpectedly passed away recently. Joseph Christ was a longtime prosecutor in St. Clair County, IL, home of the city that I…

missile by missile, warhead by warhead, shell by shell, we're putting a bygone era behind us.

We are very concerned about Syria becoming an enclave for extremism.

Catherine M. Russell, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador at Large for Global Women's Issues.

if Assad crosses it, there will be consequences.

You'll be held accountable.

we will engage Russia to seek further reductions in our nuclear arsenals . . . because our ability to influence others depends on our willingness to lead.