
We must recognize that our national security interests are being aggressively challenged by all these authoritarian actors in an effort to dismantle the international order that we established following World War II.
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We must recognize that our national security interests are being aggressively challenged by all these authoritarian actors in an effort to dismantle the international order that we established following World War II.

The actions of Hamas are nothing less than evil. And we must stand by our friend, Israel, the only true democracy in the Middle East.

A lapse in U.S. support would immediately impact Ukraine's battlefield performance, compromise NATO Allies' security...

I know she is going to be a great addition to our committee.

Israel has every right to defend its citizens from Hamas, including seeking out the terrorists and Gaza and destroying them while also trying to minimize civilian casualties.

A ceasefire would be a strategic victory for Hamas.

It is imperative that Iran and its proxy groups understand that they cannot attack American Forces with impunity.

The most important action Congress can take to bolster our national security is to pass full-year appropriations bills to avoid the harm to military readiness that comes from short-term funding, patches, or sequestration.

before I address the amendment offered by Senator Braun, let me thank the Senator from Washington State for her very kind comments expressing condolences to the people of Maine. Our hearts are so heavy today. This heinous attack, which has…

Maine doesn't have a red flag law where anybody, a family member, an employer, a school person can come forward and say, I'm worried about this individual and I know they have guns and go to a court to say, let's remove those guns till we…

let me start by saying that I am so pleased that we are finally--finally--voting on amendments to the three-bill package that Senator Murray and I, as well as the terrific members of our Appropriations Committee, have worked very hard to…

There around 80 FBI agents assisting with the search.

I am profoundly saddened to stand before you today to report that 18 people lost their lives, and 13 people injured in last night's attack.

On October 25, 2023, that was the darkest day in Maine history in my lifetime.

I rise to join my colleague, the senior Senator from Illinois and chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Durbin, in introducing the Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2023. This bill would update and…

On October 25, 2023, that was the darkest day in Maine history in my lifetime.

Why not empower the local managers, if they have a need give them a budget, they decide what they need, who they need, and do the hiring and hold them accountable.

Ultimately this is all about service to veterans.