I want to be more precise here.

I respect you guys, you guys are heroes, I want you to know that from the outset.

There is a widespread assumption--this has been expressed by Secretary Clinton herself since the election--that Vladimir Putin favored Donald Trump in this election.

I have known and worked with Yleem for over 15 years and enthusiastically support her confirmation to this important position.

Mr. President, I further ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar Nos. 675 through 683. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bills en bloc.

Mr. President, I do not personally object to this bill, but on behalf of Senator Enzi, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. ____________________

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 5065 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs be discharged from further consideration of S. 3112 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 335 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

Mr. President, I further ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs be discharged from further consideration of S. 290 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Moran substitute amendment be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 6416, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time. The bill was ordered to a third reading and was read the third time.

Mr. President, I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 6416) was passed.