Latin America is facing the recurrence of flawed elections, deterioration of the separation of powers, attacks on journalists and freedom of the press.

The task at hand is immense.

January 6 was a horrific day for our country, for our democracy. The Capitol was breached, the blood of our defenders spilled, all because of a lie that the elections were stolen, a lie that has infected this Nation as perniciously as the…

For more than 220 years since George Washington yielded the Presidency to John Adams, the peaceful transfer of power has been a hallmark of our democracy. In this country, the will of the American people reigns supreme over the ambitions…

The consequences of not doing it are, it will likely invite the president to engage in more misconduct.

I come to this side of the aisle as a proud Republican but, most importantly, as a proud American. Today, we saw an assault on our democracy. I love this institution. I love the United States Congress, and I love the United States of…

I encourage my colleagues to always search their conscience and their souls. I respect my Republican colleagues and my Democratic colleagues, but today, let us pause and remember what happened here today. Let us pause that our tenure in…

As a proud Republican, I rise in opposition to the objection to the electorate. The SPEAKER. The gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.

this legislation is central to the national security of the United States and to the welfare of the troops and their families who defend us every day. I would urge all my colleagues to vote to override the veto. I want to thank Senator…

let me first begin by commending the chairman for his extraordinary efforts. He led this process, let there be no mistake about it. He rose to the challenges. This is the most challenging NDAA for so many different reasons--because of the…

I would like to rise and discuss the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. First, I would like to salute the chairman. He has done an extraordinary job. We have both served on the committee for many years, and this is…

today I pay tribute to the life and contributions of a prominent Rhode Islander, Sergei Khruschev. You may recognize his last name. His father, Nikita Khruschev, came to power after the death of Joseph Stalin and led the Soviet Union…

as many of my colleagues know, the transition from deployment to civilian life is frequently difficult. Vet Centers, created in the wake of the Vietnam War, are community- based centers that were designed to provide critical services for…

It has been 9 months since Congress delivered a relief package for the American people. Since then, the pandemic has grown worse. Every time Democrats tried to pass a new relief package, the Republicans who control the U.S. Senate have…

I want to take some time to thank and commend my colleagues who are departing the Senate. All of these Members have devoted themselves to serving the Nation and serving their States. We are all better off for their service. Let me begin…

while Senator Grassley is on the floor, I would thank him for his remarks about the First Step Act and let him know that on the Judiciary Committee, I look forward to working with him to continue to advance that. As the Senate knows, the…

today is a happy day for me to be joining my friends Senator Menendez and Senator Sullivan here on the Senate floor to celebrate the successful conclusion of a second chapter in a long effort to address the problem of ocean plastics…

I should add a few other thank-yous because this, obviously, took a lot of effort to get through all these different committees in the Senate and the House and to get it passed on the Senate and House floor. I want to start on the House…