what is at stake is, of course, our democracy.

if you are going to block a vote on critical legislation that affects the foundation of our democracy, the access to the ballot and the impartial administration of the election process, then you need to come to the floor of the United…

this is the fourth time this year that we have tried to have this debate.

Thank you, Senator Murphy. I couldn't have said anything better. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Well, I think the other important point that we both made is the fact that what stopped policies and the pipeline when the first sanctions bill was passed was the threat of sanctions; it wasn't actually implementing those sanctions. In…

I come to the floor today to speak in opposition to S. 3436, which is the Nord Stream 2's sanctions bill sponsored by Senator Cruz. I certainly share the concerns that have been expressed just a few minutes ago by Senator McConnell about…

Senator Murphy, I am really pleased--sadly pleased, but I think it is really appropriate that you brought up the issue about holding State Department nominees, because one of the things that have been unfortunate about Senator Cruz's…

The issue of trafficking in persons has been one of my personal priorities.

Can you talk about how, as ambassador, you would work to mitigate the influence of China and Russia and encourage further moves towards democracy on the part of Brazil?

I hope you will stay focused on that issue because I think there is a real concern about the potential for influence on the part of China, in particular.

What we know is that societies that empower women, that have rights for women and girls, tend to be more stable societies.

this is a period where it is very clear who is on the side of good and who is on the side of evil

the prime minister of Denmark, Mette Fredriksen, has actually stated that she supports the membership of Finland and Sweden to NATO.

We saw a decline in that, I think, as the result of a number of factors, but now we are seeing it increase again.

Thank you for your willingness to continue to serve the country.

I cannot think of a more qualified candidate and I look forward to working with you once you have been confirmed.

Denmark has talked about the U.S. being its security partner of choice.

I also appreciate Ambassador Brigety's raising the importance of having our Ambassadors on the ground in countries.