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I came here mostly to support my colleagues and to actually listen for an objection to a bill like this. For the short time I have been here, what a rude awakening as to what can happen. Everything I have heard here makes sense, and I…

We do not believe Iran is currently undertaking activities we judge necessary to produce a nuclear device.

We currently assess that North Korea will seek to retain its WMD capabilities and is unlikely to completely give up its nuclear weapons and production capabilities because its leaders ultimately view nuclear weapons as critical to regime…

ISIS is intent on resurging and still commands thousands of fighters in Iraq and Syria.

On Wednesday, January 30, I missed a vote on H. Res. 79. Had I been present for the vote on H. Res. 79, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________

We currently assess that North Korea will seek to retain its WMD capabilities and is unlikely to completely give up its nuclear weapons and production capabilities because its leaders ultimately view nuclear weapons as critical to regime…

I rise to talk about an issue that is very important to my constituents in my State of Indiana. It is also an issue that is very close to my heart--the sanctity of life. Tomorrow we know thousands of pro-life advocates from around the…

And we're bringing our troops home. The caliphate has crumbled and ISIS has been defeated.

Honestly, the American people -- the American people want us to address this issue.

With regard to terrorists, we've seen more than 4,000 known or suspected terrorists attempt to come into our country through various means but on the southern border --

On December 21, 2018, I was absent from the House and missed rollcall votes 474, 475, and 476. Had I been present for rollcall 474, on Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass H. Res. 1063, Designating room H-226 of the United States Capitol…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess subject to the call of the chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Thereupon, the Senate, at 4:05 p.m., recessed until 6:09 p.m. and reassembled when called…

I thank the leader, who is my friend and colleague, Chuck Schumer, for his kind words. I thank Senator Durbin, who is here, as well, and I thank all the Members. I see my friend Senator Fischer. We team up on the Strategic Forces…

Suggesting that we must choose between defeating Iran's efforts in Yemen and permitting unimpeded humanitarian access is a false choice, as self-defeating and short-sighted as it is immoral.

I rise in memory of Fred M. Fehsenfeld, a Hoosier, an innovator, a philanthropist, and a true American hero. Fred was born in Indianapolis in 1924, and he graduated from Shortridge High School. As a sophomore at Purdue University in 1942…

I just want to thank the chairman and his staff for working constructively with me on this amendment. I want to thank the Senator from Vermont and other Senators who have tried to do all they can to make sure that we hold Saudi leadership…

today I wish to recognize and honor the distinguished career of U.S. Army Reserve COL Gregory A. Scheidhauer as he retires from his nearly three decades of service to our Nation. Dedication to his country and commitment to his fellow…