I don't regret for a minute that he is gone from the face of the planet. He was a murderer, a terrorist and a significant danger to the National security of the United States.

I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to finish my remarks before the vote is called. I don't anticipate I will take very long. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

the publication Grist did an article recently about climate change with a bunch of images. I grabbed a few of those images, and I have added a few in this speech because they give a pretty good overview of the mess that we are in on…

Every young person needs a mentor, someone to provide real-life guidance as they navigate the challenging, formative years of youth. Mentoring is closely linked with positive behaviors, including school attendance, regular volunteering…

I am delighted to close this out. Again, I thank Senator Sullivan. I think there is reason to hope for a really good appropriations subcommittee hearing on this subject in the coming year. I think there is reason to hope for another…

I come to the floor with a bunch of thank-yous after Thursday evening's happy news that Save Our Seas 2.0 passed the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent. I thank all of the Senate Members of our bipartisan Oceans Caucus. The Oceans Caucus has…

I just returned from overseas. I led a delegation of our colleagues, a bipartisan delegation, to visit our troops during the Christmas holiday; and, of course, we all were struck by the extraordinary service of these brave men and women…

first, I thank the Senator from Arkansas for his wonderful remarks. We had a similar event in Rhode Island with veterans of the Battle of the Bulge who recounted their stories and who were celebrated by our State leaders, our adjutant…

I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today because this is a good day. I don't want to discuss yesterday. I don't want to discuss issues that divide us in this Chamber. I want to discuss, today, the United…

Our Nation was founded on certain principles: that government should be of, by, and for the people; that a system of three coequal branches of government would provide the checks and balances necessary to ensure the people's voices are…

I rise to discuss the fiscal year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. After several weeks of debate and negotiation, the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have completed the conference report, which addresses critical issues…

This bill will make important investments in education and early childhood development, recognizing the importance of safety, access to clean water and food, and access to education.

I strongly support H.R. 4864, the Global Child Thrive Act, sponsored by my friends, Joaquin Castro and Brian Fitzpatrick.

we are rapidly running out of time to protect our future and that of our children and grandchildren from worsening climate upheaval. America ought to be taking every measure available to rein in greenhouse gas emissions from legislative…

I thank Chairman Enzi. I am delighted to join Senator Enzi on the floor today to talk about our bill. An enormous amount of work has gone into preparing for it, including, I want to say, more than a dozen hearings that Chairman Enzi led in…

I am here to speak about the success of the Affordable Care Act in Rhode Island. It has been very well managed in Rhode Island, and it has made a very big difference in many, many lives. The marketplace plan that the Affordable Care Act…

Men and women have died on the battlefield to protect our democracy. The least we could do is show the courage to stand up tonight and do our part to protect our democracy.

Impeachment isn't especially the central remedy for conduct that corrupts elections. The primary check on President's power is political ever.