It is amazing that Iran is one of the few countries in the Middle East where the majority of the people still like the United States, unlike some of our so-called allies over there. Admittedly, there are people in the leadership in Iran…

I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy in permitting me to speak on this bill. I am listening to the debate and, frankly, it is interesting to have the two diametrically opposed views. This agreement a year ago was supported by a range of…

This month we mark the first anniversary of an historic agreement between Iran and six major world powers, including some of our key western allies, plus Russia and China. The agreement was designed to force Iran to back away from the…

Madam President, I have risen on several occasions to bring attention to the challenges confronting our ``we the people'' system of government that President Abraham Lincoln so eloquently described all those years ago as one ``of the…

Mr. President, reserving the right to object, the issue before this body is whether there is going to be an opportunity for amendments to be considered and voted upon. We have heard today that we have three Republican amendments--three…

Mr. President, we have had a lively debate over this bill. I have argued today that it is deeply flawed in several key ways. This was emphasized in an editorial in the New York Times this morning. It said: The biggest problem with the…

Mr. President, it seems as though every time we turn around, we have a situation where some individual in the African- American community is shot while in the custody of police, and many in America, myself included, are mourning the death…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Shootings in Minneapolis and Baton Rouge

Mr. President, tonight in this Chamber, we are discussing an issue that is of concern to millions of Americans. It is an issue that goes to the heart of one of the most important concerns to a family, and that is the food that we eat as…

Mr. President, I do not control the time. I was prepared to speak, but when my colleague requested to go first, I asked if he might keep his comments to a reasonable period.

Mr. President, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I believe everybody has objected. If not, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objections heard in duplicate.

I thank the Presiding Officer. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from West Virginia. MILCON-VA and Zika Virus Funding Bill

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my intern, Olivia Woods, be granted privileges of the floor for the balance of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Mr. President, I rise today to address the bill before us, a bill that presents itself as a labeling bill but which is deeply defective, with three major loopholes that mean this labeling bill will not label GMO products, and I am going to…

Last week Congress concluded with a spotlight on gun safety and the yawning chasm between the attitudes of the Republican-controlled Congress and the needs and desires of the American people. Why should America be the only developed Nation…

It has been more than 3 weeks since 49 innocent people were shot to death in Orlando. From Orlando to Oregon, Americans are saying enough is enough and demanding that Congress take meaningful action to prevent gun violence. This week…

Today I rise in support of Representative Murphy's Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act. Ten million Americans suffer from serious mental illness, Mr. Speaker. If they get care, they are 16 times less likely to harm themselves or…

Mr. President, I appreciate the comments of my colleague from Vermont and the work his State has done to take on this very important issue. I wish to amplify somewhat or add to the remarks he has made. This debate is about one simple…