the continued urgency of our nation having a diplomatic corps that is second to none.

I would hope that our ambassador to ASEAN is given all the tools he needs to do the job and I do not think he has all the resources that he needs.

the eagerness of our partners for more, not less, U.S. engagement, particularly on economic affairs.

most people run from battle, but our servicemembers run toward it. They watch their brothers and sisters get wounded. They miss births and funerals, school plays and college graduations. Then they come home bearing the wounds of war--both…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. S. 316

So, we need to take into consideration there are different issues that can be brought into the simulation of whether or not an aircraft can be evacuated in that amount of time.

I know I would have many unhappy constituents if I supported any legislation that made air travel more expensive and less affordable.

The bottom line is that what happened in East Palestine could have just easily happened in Illinois.

if we really wanted to support families in this country, we would have universal childcare, we would have paid family leave, and we would certainly have universal pre-K.

They are my legs. My wheelchair are my legs. Imagine if a regular passenger had their legs broken on a flight and had to wait weeks or months.

Senator Baldwin and I introduced the Emergency Vacating of the Aircraft Cabin Act, the EVAC Act, to require the FAA to establish evacuation standards.

I am deeply concerned about the impact that action will have on residents and local businesses.

This is why AFA supports Senator Duckworth's legislation, the Emergency Vacating Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act.

I could not disagree with you more on the 1,500-hour rule. And to quote Captain Sully Sullenberger, it would be like saying that we don't have enough medical doctors, so let's just cut down a number of years of medical school from 4 to 2…

I want to start by talking about consumer safety.

Over my objection, as well as that of Senator Durbin and others among the Illinois Congressional delegation, the Surface Transportation Board recently approved a merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.

the continued urgency of our nation having a diplomatic corps that is second to none.

the eagerness of our partners for more, not less, U.S. engagement, particularly on economic affairs.