Senator Menendez and I were just talking. We did some quick research and determined that the 10-year period is statutory, which means we set it originally--we, the Congress, set it, which also means we can change it.

When American citizens like Brittney Griner are detained or arrested unjustly abroad, consular officers are often the first to visit them in prison.

When grandparents who are nationals of another country want to visit their American grandchildren, Consular Affairs officers interview them at posts abroad and process their visa applications.

the farm bill does even less to really help you

I believe in this farm bill we need to change this structure so crop insurance agents' commissions are based on the complexity of the policy, not the policy size.

We are a government that is digging a deeper and deeper hole, that is not only racking up costs.

Mr. President, I come to the floor today in opposition to a cruel and misguided attack on millions of student loan borrowers in New Jersey and across the country. I understand that some of my colleagues are intent on overturning President…

At a time of increasing challenges from adversaries seeking to threaten the international order, from perch as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee I am increasingly of the view that the United States has to lead the creation…

I commend the Administration for the unprecedented range of sanctions it has imposed on Russian actors in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

Make no mistake, these acts are war crimes and crimes against humanity, mass atrocities that Putin and his underlings must be held responsible for.

At a time of increasing challenges from adversaries seeking to threaten the international order, from perch as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee I am increasingly of the view that the United States has to lead the creation…

I think we have to go further. I am currently drafting legislation that would direct the Administration to create a common economic defense mechanism that would counter economic coercion, build supply chain resilience, promote stronger…

I think we have to go further. I am currently drafting legislation that would direct the Administration to create a common economic defense mechanism that would counter economic coercion, build supply chain resilience, promote stronger…

I commend the Administration for the unprecedented range of sanctions it has imposed on Russian actors in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

Make no mistake, these acts are war crimes and crimes against humanity, mass atrocities that Putin and his underlings must be held responsible for.

I missed the following votes due to a family issue. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 238, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 239, and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 240. PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which…

Mr. President, section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which…