Madam Speaker, last evening, we, the members of the Democratic Caucus, came together in an evening of remembrance to mark the 1-month anniversary and honor the lives of the 49 individuals who were massacred in Orlando at the Pulse…

I think we should all be very proud of the resolutions that are before the committee today, which I think reflect our commitment to important allies around the world and our commitment to human rights, democracy, and rule of law, and…

I find it not a solution for industry to fold its arms and say we are not going to provide any way forward for this debate.

Russia is using cyber to undermine American national interest, and now it appears our democracy could be the next target.

These experts argue that cyber vulnerabilities are the greatest threat to the public and national security.

This is a third committee hearing focused on the encryption issue, which underscores the importance of this issue and its impact on national security.

if these large technological players or, you know, civilian potential partners refuse to cooperate, then that is very--could be detrimental in our security.

I think it's incumbent upon us to approach it not as we've done in the past, you know, a nation-state, to countering their technology, but with a much more, you know, innovative approach.

one of the reasons we took this step was to get rid of the scourge of testing of schools that was so badly deforming the behavior of schools

a U.S. Senator from the State of Rhode Island

Mr. President, it is an honor for me to follow Senator Markey, who has battled so long and so effectively in this struggle against such odds, and I think we both feel the tide has turned, things are going our way, but we have to hurry…

Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment, and in support of the National Ocean Policy established by President Obama, an issue also championed by our junior Senator from Rhode Island, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. Far from being…

Mr. President, today I join many of my colleagues here in encouraging the Senate to continue working on solutions to protect our planet from the growing threats of climate change. First, I would like to thank Senator Sheldon Whitehouse for…

Mr. President, today, along with my colleague Senator Heller, I am introducing the Storage Technology for Operational Readiness and Generating Energy Act, or STORAGE Act. I thank Senator Heller for his work with me on this bipartisan bill…

Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 15, line 13, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $2,500,000)''. Page 38, line…

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today to offer an amendment which would provide a modest increase to the operation of the National Park Service account. This August 25 will mark the 100th anniversary of our…

Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Cicilline). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Himes The CHAIR. It is now…

Human rights form the most fundamental basis of our democracy.