The American people voted for Donald Trump because they believed in his policies despite the fact that they knew he had a multimillion dollar empire and a daughter who had a business as well.

As Sean Spicer said today this was not about business for Donald Trump, this was about him defending his daughter.

Just as we heard Senator Blumenthal come on this program and call the president's actions abhorrent... likewise the president of the United States can criticize a co-equal branch of government.

If we're so concerned about that we should pass a law saying the president is subject to conflict of interest laws because he's not subject to conflict of interest now. We need to change the law.

I hope she is the Democratic nominee, because it will ensure Trump another four years.

Mr. President, I rise today to speak about the nomination of Senator Sessions to be the next Attorney General. I believe one of the most important jobs of a U.S. Attorney General is to protect the people's right to vote. In the tumultuous…

Mr. Speaker, this Saturday night is Israel Bonds' ``Una Noche en la Playa''--``A Night on the Beach''--in Miami Beach. Over the years, I have had the honor of participating in many of Israel Bonds' programs. The work that Israel Bonds does…

Mr. President, I yield the remainder of my postcloture debate time to Senator Schumer. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has that right. The Senator from Florida is recognized.

The Attorney General cited problematic actions of the Governor's chief elections official, including purging from the voter rolls suspected noncitizens--a move that eventually was blocked after outright opposition from county election…

I have instructed Homeland Security to check people coming over into our country very carefully.

Quality higher education must be accessible and affordable to empower America's working families to succeed in our economy.

I think there is room for more bipartisan collaboration in higher education, and in the past we have come together to produce bipartisan higher education bills addressing specific policy issues.

OK. The second question I have, Mr. President: Does the rule say anything that impugns another Member of the Senate, directly or indirectly? Is that an accurate reading of the rule? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct, and I will…

The reason I ask that is the following--but I think we all feel very passionate about the issues before us. I have not been here as long as Senator Leahy, whose service has been quite distinguished over a long period of time. I truly do…

Mr. President, I first have a parliamentary inquiry. These are the continuing rules of the Senate that have been in existence previous to this time and have carried over into this session, is that correct? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The…

Mr. President, I have a parliamentary inquiry as well. The first question, Mr. President, is this: It is my understanding that the ruling of the Chair was based on the advice of the Parliamentarian. Is that accurate, Mr. President; on the…

Mr. President, I know that we are in the middle of an important debate about a topic of education in our schools. One of the topics I hope young Americans will learn more about is the state of affairs across the world when it comes to…

Mr. President, first, I do appreciate the words of my colleague from Colorado, and I thank him for them, and that topic deserves more discussion on the floor of the Senate. One of the things that always gives me extraordinary pride to be…