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Mr. President, I rise today to speak about the impeachment of Donald J. Trump. The Democratic House managers, who are prosecuting the case against the President, emphasized that history is watching. That is true. Every action taken by the…
Mr. President, I rise this evening to address the trial of Donald John Trump. The Founders gave this body the sole power to try all impeachments, and exercising that power--we all know--is a weighty, weighty responsibility. This was only…
Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the desk on behalf of myself, Senators Risch, Blunt, Kennedy, Johnson, and Capito for the President's counsel. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The question from Senator Sullivan and the other Senators…
Mr. Chief Justice, I send to the desk a question submitted on behalf of myself and Senator Schatz, directed to both White House counsel and the House managers. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The question from Senators Murkowski and Schatz…
Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the desk. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. Senator Murkowski asks counsel for the President: You explain that Ambassador Sondland and Senator Johnson both said the President explicitly denied that he…
I send a question to the desk. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. Senator Murkowski's question is for the House managers: In early October, Mr. Cipollone sent the letter saying none of the subpoenas issued by the House were appropriately…
Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the desk on behalf of myself and Senator Young and Senator Crapo. The question is to be directed to both parties. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The question directed to counsel for the President and…
Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the desk on behalf of myself and Senator Lankford for the President's counsel. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The question from Senators Sullivan and Lankford to the counsel for the President: There…
I object. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The clerk will read the amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered 1292. On page 3, line 8, strike ``4 hours'' and insert ``2…
Mr. President, I rise today to commend the Coast Guard men and women who serve in Kodiak, AK, a designated Coast Guard City. On February 7, Kodiak's Chamber of Commerce will hold a community-wide celebration called ``We Applaud You.'' I…
Mr. President, I look forward to another White House signing of this with all of our colleagues. I am sure that the administration is interested in it. You and I had a very eventful one over at the White House a couple years ago. So…
Mr. President, I want to thank Senator Menendez and Senator Whitehouse again for their leadership on this. We have all seen the pictures and the news stories. The issue, though, is a severe one. The World Economic Forum has estimated that…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with my colleagues from Rhode Island and New Jersey. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I am sure all of my colleagues are going to want to listen to this speech. I am on the floor with my colleagues Senator Whitehouse and Senator Menendez to talk about some very important legislation for our country…
Mr. President, it is the end of the week here, a Thursday at least, on the Senate floor, and it is that time of the week that I usually come down and talk about somebody who is making my State such a great place to live in, somebody who is…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess subject to the call of the Chair. There being no objection, the Senate, at 3:32 p.m., recessed subject to the call of the Chair and reassembled at 5:28 p.m., when…
Mr. President, I rise today to honor a long-time Senate staffer who recently retired, Nathan Bergerbest. Many Members and staff who have worked on judiciary, military and veterans, homeland security, public safety, foreign relations…
Mr. President, today I wish to recognize and honor CMSgt Marcus Oats for his recent promotion to Chief Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and upon the completion of his Air Force fellowship with my office. Selection for chief master…