No child should be trafficked, and no child should be abused.

It's a little heartbreaking to see what's happened to my party and what's happened to the party that you know, back in the day, it was all about truth and law and order and justice.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions: S. Res. 248, 249, and 250. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolutions en bloc.

I couldn't agree with you more that we have to find a way to educate, as President Obama tried with his statement, the families in these other countries about the dangers if they try to make this journey.

I further ask unanimous consent that the Blumenthal substitute amendment be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be discharged from and the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 305. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by…

Do I believe that the solution to this problem is comprehensive immigration reform? Yes.

Mr. President, I would like to congratulate the Northwestern Wildcats for winning this year's National Collegiate Athletics Association--NCAA--Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship. This historic victory marks the team's first national…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be discharged from further consideration of S. 376, and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 376)…

Mr. President, today, the Senate will vote to confirm Judge Hernan Vera to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. With his years of experience defending equal justice under law, Judge Vera will make an excellent…

We've created a demand for human smugglers to get children involved in the smuggling process.

It's a cliche on this side of the table to say that our immigration system is broken.

I will not pin the fates of these children or DACA on some comprehensive package.

The reason we wanted this hearing is to highlight the problem and ask the Biden administration to consider changing policy.

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.

There is a historical issue when it comes to underserved communities, and particularly Black communities.

this is a bipartisan issue, it is something we need to tackle.