Americans know, perhaps more than any other citizenry, that democracy is all evolving and must never be taken for granted.

The United States alone cannot and will not make a difference in Venezuela.

I want to help the moderates. I don't want to help the hardliners.

I am concerned that if the Trump administration decides that, despite the fact that the nuclear deal is working, it will impose sanctions anyway.

Mr. President, I believe that my distinguished colleague and friend, Senator Blumenthal, will be joining me on the floor. I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak as in morning business for such time as I may require and, at the…

Mr. President, 2018 is going to be an election year. In just 10 months, Americans will go to the polls to exercise their franchise, believing in the integrity of our democratic process. I am here today to discuss a threat to the integrity…

I now yield, per the pending agreement, to my distinguished friend from Connecticut. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Rubio). The Senator from Connecticut.

I would agree to do both. And having that collaboration with the private sector... is something where we can leverage the amazing investments that the private sector is making.

I believe a comprehensive whole-of-government approach is needed to maintain U.S. technological advantage.

The members of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee have long been champions for Department of Defense investments in emerging technologies.

If we could just go back to--so I could clarify the investment that China is making in AI and what we are investing in AI, it is a little confusing.

Despite significant efforts by Congress and the Department, other nation-state actors have made advances of their own in emerging technology areas that endanger U.S. technological superiority.

we are getting the reputation around the world as a place to go if you want to hide money

Madam President, Senator Franken will shortly go on to his next chapter, which I hope will be wonderful for him and for Franni and for their family. I hope and believe that he leaves us with everyone's good will here in the Senate. He…

Mr. President, I am delighted to join my colleagues here in support of these kids who are known as Dreamers or DACA kids, who came in under the statute or under President Obama's program and who have lived here for many years in this…

Madam President, I ask to speak for 3 minutes on behalf of my departing friend. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is recognized.

Mr. President, today I am introducing the Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act along with my colleague, Senator Whitehouse. I am also pleased that my colleagues, Representatives James Langevin and David Cicilline, will be introducing a…

Mr. President, I am pleased to be joined by Senators Collins, Cochran, Gillibrand, and Murkowski in introducing legislation to renew the law that expands the reach of libraries and museums and enables them to better serve their…