I thank my colleague Senator Wyden for leading this important discussion. I joined the Senate Intelligence Committee 4 years ago, just a few short months before the public release of thousands of classified documents forced our country to…

Gen. Jim Mattis is an extraordinary individual and an American patriot who has dedicated his life to service of country. Nevertheless, his nomination did concern me, given that it was contrary to underlying law that has been in place since…

today I voted against the confirmation of General John Kelly to be Secretary of Homeland Security. I have deep concerns about the homeland security policies that President Trump advocated during the campaign, and I worry that as Secretary…

Will the Trump administration use TPA to pass trade deals without amendment from Congress, which really cuts our constituents out of this and cuts Congress out?

During my time in Congress, I've supported some trade agreements and opposed others that I believed hurt American workers and chipped away at environmental protections.

I certainly want to work with you to ensure that the Commerce Department meets those goals in my home state of New Mexico.

I think it's for him to judge what is the appropriate disposition or non-disposition of his assets.

this could raise some real conflicts for you in terms of doing your job.

I am a very strong supporter of the United Nations, and I believe that strong U.S. leadership is needed to ensure that the United Nations remains a viable institution in the future.

I have been extremely alarmed by some of the President-elect Trump's derisive comments about the U.N., and I am very concerned that his statements have harmed our efforts in that body.

U.S. leadership is paramount. If we left a political vacuum, it would likely be filled by countries that might not necessarily share our interests, such as Russia and try and China.

--who gained coverage from Medicaid expansion, I vote no. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate will be in order.

On behalf of all the children of New Mexico-- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Debate is not allowed during a vote. The Senate will be in order.

--because this will hurt the citizens of New Mexico and the Republicans have no plan--no plan.

the policy of embargo and isolation has achieved any progress. The proof is right in front of us.

I hope we will not be letting those Americans down by returning to a period where such efforts are made impossible by a failed policy that showed no results.

I am a strong supporter of the policy of reengagement, which has already produced results.

the rhetoric of the President elect towards Mexico and people of Mexican decent has been extremely harmful to our relationship.