It makes no sense and undermines our interests every day that we do not have ambassadors on post at places around the world.

We need all our players on the playing field.

Madam President, after a long time of talking over the ways social media is harming kids and debating what to do about it, this week, the Senate is taking some action. For years, kids have been swimming in a toxic stew of bullying and…

I appreciate that. As you say, you want to work at both ends of the equation, the expense as well as the profit end.

You cannot beat something with nothing.

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 4610) was…

Estimates are China is spending somewhere in the neighborhood of $7 billion per year.

I ask unanimous consent the mandatory quorum calls with cloture motions filed today, July 29, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Ukraine is fighting to preserve its independence, in part so we do not have to have this fight even though Putin threatens other allies of America.

Only strong actions do that.

So, we want Ukraine to win, and we are providing Ukraine with the material to win.

Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows…

Let us be clear. Xi Jinping wants and is invested in Putin winning.

This is the fastest way to peace, that Ukraine is able to win the war or say to Putin, we are able to negotiate from confidence.

We can no longer afford to give participation trophies to free riding allies unwilling to do their part.

If President Trump does win, I would encourage Europe at this time to adopt a more constructive approach.

I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota. Recognizing Rick Electric, Inc.

Mr. President, I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 710. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination…