I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Executive Calendar No. 437, Julianne Smith, of Michigan, to be United States Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty…

I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all without intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to the nomination; that any statements related to the…

I would also like to speak to Julie Smith and her qualifications to be Ambassador to NATO. Julie is, really, very well qualified to represent the United States within our biggest and most significant security alliance. Her 25-year career…

I come to the floor today to discuss what are, sadly, the harmful impacts of ongoing partisan obstruction in the Senate. Earlier today, at the Small Business Committee, our colleague, Senator Cardin, who is chair of the Senate Committee on…

I have 14 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

Even in a small State like New Hampshire we are seeing cyberattacks at various levels, against various entities.

I really appreciate it.

Thank you and Senator Portman for holding this hearing and a special thank you to all of our nominees and to your families for being willing to take on these important positions.

I think there is also a role for the United States through its diplomacy to collaborate with other countries that have influence over the Taliban.

What actions can agencies take to prevent this kind of criminal activity such as the rapid conversion of illicit funds into cryptocurrency?

I wanted to just follow up on his line of questioning with regard to that.

My responsibility is not to the gridlock in politics of Washington. It’s to the citizens of New Hampshire.

I share your view that we have got to continue to find a way to get humanitarian aid to help the Afghan people.

I emphasized how stronger know your customer requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges can curtail the criminal use of cryptocurrency.

I introduced bipartisan legislation with Senator Shaheen and Senator Cramer... to reform the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program.

My responsibility is not to the gridlock and politics of Washington. It`s to the citizens of New Hampshire and I`d rather push myself 120 miles an hour delivering wins for New Hampshire than to slow down and end up on Capitol Hill debating…

I don`t want to go to Washington just to participate in Republican gridlock.

Look, my job is to listen to the people of New Hampshire and deliver for them on the issues they say matter, and I focus on supporting small innovative businesses on keeping our state and our country safe. I want to make sure that we`re…