Here in the United States we know as well as anyone that renewing our democracy and strengthening our democratic institution requires constant effort. American democracy is an ongoing struggle to live up to our highest ideals and to heal…

This is the defining challenge of our time, democracy.

don`t tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I will tell you what you value.

He called the fight for democracy the defining challenge of our time.

In the face of sustained and alarming challenges to democracy, universal human rights and all around the world, democracy needs champions. Here in the United States, we know as well as anyone that renewing our democracy and strengthening…

don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I will tell you what you value.

The events of January 6th exposed the fragility of those democratic institutions and traditions that we had perhaps come to take for granted.

The internet's remarkable power and potential have been used to create, unite, and innovate. Unfortunately, it has also been misused by bad actors to misinform, divide, and distract, preying on unsuspecting Americans.

I think you are correct.

We’re the leader of the free world and we’re hosting the summit for democracy.

I was very straightforward. There was no minced words. It was polite, but I made it very clear. If in fact, he invades Ukraine, there`ll be severe consequences, like not he`s ever seen, or ever happened seen in terms of being imposed.

Thank you so much, Madam Chairwoman, for this very important hearing, I yield back.

Around The World, Democracy Needs Champions

Electric buses, you add them to the fleet, it`s a win-win-win. They`re manufactured here in America, creating good union jobs, they`re good for the environment, and they`re making them free for all riders.

Democracy doesn't happen by accident. We have to renew it with each generation, and this is an urgent matter on all our parts in my view. Because the data we're seeing is largely pointing in the wrong direction.

Without healthy competition, big players can change and charge whatever they want and treat you however they want.

As the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee I fully realize the critical importance of PFAS contamination.

I personally feel a great sense of urgency to take steps that will hopefully provide relief that affected communities, families, and particularly our most vulnerable infants and children, so desperately need.