Expanding Lifeline subsidies to broadband simply recognizes the reality of how people communicate today.

I am deeply honored to represent Hawaii-- my home State is second to none when it comes to patriotism, public service, and personal sacrifice. I thank the Senate for so swiftly passing S. Res. 109, a resolution I authored to acknowledge…

This whole campaign really is a whole-of-government campaign. Has to be. In today's world, all these pieces need to be connected.

I wish to join my colleagues in voicing my opposition to granting fast-track authority. I oppose the procedures contained in the bill, and I am seriously concerned about using fast- track to pass trade agreements that don't reflect the…

I think there are a lot of people who agree with the assessment that ending the civil war in Syria is one of the keys in enabling the United States, as well as Russia and our other partners, some 60-plus, to focus on defeating ISIL.

It's time for Russia to focus on the right side of this fight.

It's not as though our country is going to just stand by idly while Iran proceeds with that kind of a program, correct?

This bipartisan amendment will help men and women in the armed services that gain experience in maritime trades during their military career to transition into careers in the U.S. merchant marine so they can continue to serve our country…

You are reassuring me that the VA goes after every dime from the private insurance carriers that you can get your hands on.

I think that it is really difficult for us to accept that you want to take money from the Choice Program to do that.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

There is a shortage of medical personnel in the VA, and I note in your testimony, Secretary Gibson, that you are going to be creating some 1,500 new residency positions.

I have talked to veterans, and they found that letter to be rather confusing.

If giving you feedback from my veterans, for example, could help you all do a better job, I would be happy to pass that on.

I think recycling probably should/could play a bigger role in our need for these critical elements.

I think technologies can enable that.

I do share Senator Blumenthal's concern about a special emphasis on helping women veterans because the data shows that they have lower employment and under-employment rate than the male veterans.

My commitment would be to continue to support and accelerate those efforts.