Our future as a nation depends on keeping that spirit of curiosity and innovation alive in our time.

We can offer a hand up to those who might miss out on their destiny.

He took office at a time when New York was in fiscal crisis and helped his city achieve economic renewal.

I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) and the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…

I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) and the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Whitehouse). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The…

I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) and the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Coons). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result…

I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) and the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…

I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) and the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…

I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. Kerry) and the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…

I call upon all Americans to support efforts in their communities and schools, and in their own families, to empower young people to develop healthy relationships throughout their lives.

It is with full confidence in their ability, integrity, and independence that I nominate them to the bench of the United States Court of Appeals.

We cannot stop climbing.

Whether physical or emotional, dating violence can leave scars that last a lifetime.

One in ten teens will be hurt intentionally by someone they are dating.

I encourage all Americans seeking immediate and confidential advice regarding dating violence to contact the National Dating Abuse Helpline.

I hereby delegate to you the functions and authority conferred upon the President by section 1306 of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).

We also have a responsibility to make dating violence an act that is never tolerated in our communities.

This month, we stand with those who have known the pain and isolation of an abusive relationship.