I yield myself 30 seconds. What this is doing is essentially stopping any kind of a negotiated deal and putting us on a path towards war with Iran. You know, it is likely that any negotiated deal that would prevent a nuclear-armed Iran…

I withdraw my reservation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Florida? There was no objection.

I would like to include for the Record a statement by the Friends Committee on National Legislation, which says that the new sanctions push the U.S. and Iran closer to war. New Iran Sanctions Push U.S., Iran Closer Toward War--Friends…

I yield myself 30 seconds. The Senate Banking Committee summarized this bill by saying that it ``aims to prevent Iran from repatriating any of the revenue from sale of its crude oil, depriving Iran of hard currency earnings and funds to…

I would like to include for the Record a publication from the International Civil Society Action Network, ``What the Women Say: Killing Them Softly: The Stark Impact of Sanctions on the Lives of Ordinary Iranians.'' What the Women Say…

I yield myself 1 minute. These sanctions are hurting ordinary people in Iran. I pointed out earlier, matters like the price of rent, bread--Americans can understand that--education, all of these things are increasing. And these sanctions…

I yield myself 30 seconds. Collectively, the provisions in this bill move the goalpost from negotiations over Iran's nuclear enrichment program to regime change. I just want to point out that the record of our country on regime change…

I yield myself 1 minute. Sanctions are a form of war in this case, and it will lead to war. And remember, we're not talking about--some time ago we were talking about if Iran would have a nuclear weapon, but then the bar's been lowered to…

Could I ask how much time remains? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Ohio has 1 minute remaining.

And how much time does the gentlelady have? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Florida has 30 seconds remaining.

I yield myself 1 minute. This legislation also requires the President to impose sanctions on those who are responsible for or are complicit in certain human rights abuses in Syria, but it fails to acknowledge that our own country and a…

Reserving the right to object, are we apportioning that 5 minutes from each side?

I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership in this area. Mr. Speaker, last week I became a grandfather for the first time. Seeing that defenseless little child for the first time reminded me just how precious life is and why…

Mr. President, over the last few years, our country has grappled with rising health care costs. While we are making strides, there is one area of health care that is lagging behind: pediatric research. Children comprise 20 percept of the…

Mr. President, in cities and towns across the Nation, workers have the proud tradition of manufacturing products that are made here at home. Manufacturing helped us become an economic superpower and build a strong, vibrant middle class…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the privilege of the floor be granted to Ben Cohen, a fellow on my staff. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I now ask for a second reading en bloc and object to my own request en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bills will be read for a second time on the next legislative day. ____________________

Madam President, we will continue to debate the cybersecurity bill tomorrow. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled. ____________________