if they continue to unjustly detain American citizens, it will significantly alter the tenor of our relationship.

And there is no doubt about that. Not just in Bosnia-Herzegovina, but, as you point out, in Kosovo and Serbia and throughout the Balkans.

We have been clear, in all of our communications with the Turkish government, that acquisition of the S-400... there will be consequences.

So far, we have not seen any actions really taken to address Russia's meddling in the United States, other--by the President.

Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the Barton amendment. This amendment would require the FDA to create high- quality, evidence-based opioid prescribing guidelines for acute pain. These would complement prescribing guidelines for chronic…

I have requested of Chairman Bergman that we have an oversight and investigation Subcommittee hearing on this topic.

Mr. President, I begin tonight by thanking my colleague Senator Merkley for his leadership on this issue. I rise to join my Democratic colleagues and millions of Americans who have been appalled and outraged at the humanitarian crisis that…

Mr. President, I have submitted amendment No. 2955 to H.R. 5895 on behalf of Senator Jeanne Shaheen. I strongly support the provision's intent to ensure that veterans in New Hampshire receive the best possible care. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

What I would prefer to do is to increase the incentives for people to join public service at the VA.

I need his help in convincing the speaker not to bring to the floor the Prosper Act because one of the greatest concerns is that bill H.R. 4508 eliminates the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; it is completely contrary to the whole…

I am embarrassed that it is the VA that has the very worst rate across the Federal government.

If confirmed, your actions will have a direct impact on the overall health of the media landscape.

I am increasingly concerned that the current administration seems to have little regard for the freedom of the press.

That is why in May of last year, I joined Senator Udall in calling for a hearing on the state of media in the United States.

when private companies are unwilling or unable to do what's necessary to protect their customers... public officials have historically stepped in

Mark Zuckerberg has said that he sees Facebook more as a government than a traditional company.

the economic incentives for these companies are so strong that we simply cannot expect that these companies will always do the right thing by their users

I will just echo what the Ranking Member, and the Chairman, and now Senator Kaine have said, to ask you to please express the most urgent concern from me, as well as all of our colleagues who are speaking up, about this Administration's…