That cannot be good for our interests over time.

The Nation is deeply disappointed that Congress is even considering this legislation--a bill that shows no respect for the clear terms of agreements negotiated between sovereign governments.

the thing that was distressing to me, though, was that in the very beginning there was a half hour conversation.

So you refuse to tell this Committee, who is expected to support your effort to establish a casino, that you won't even tell me whether this is a correct or incorrect number, $68,200,000?

the Constitution calls for the Congress to have a special responsibility as far as Native Americans are concerned.

My dear, it's all about the money, It's Always about the money!

The sooner we can cut them off from their sources of funds and arms.

Syria is a dog's breakfast of violence, and terrorism, and deceit, and carnage that has gone on for three years.

I do not believe there is any future for Iraq unless Iraq is committed to that future.

How can we chart a course here that defeats ISIL in Syria and does not in the end strengthen Assad's hand?

Now I want to talk about the AUMF. I voted against the one in 2002, which started the disastrous war in Iraq. I voted for the one in 2001, and I have reread it about six times.

I think it is shocking and a sad state of affairs that we heard just now such angry comments aimed at you, Mr. Secretary, and through you at our President, instead of at ISI, a savage terrorist group that decapitated two Americans and has…

But I want to say right now, the way things get filibustered around this place and the way politics gets played around this place, I am proud that you say you are going to do your work to protect the American people.

Mr. Secretary, the lawyers I have consulted with believe that you have the authority to go after ISIL. It is very clear.

Mr. President, I would like to take a few minutes to tell my colleagues about one of Wyoming's distinguished citizens. John Jorgensen has devoted his life to promoting education, literacy, and the arts. This November he will be honored…

Mr. President, I come to the floor today, as Republicans have come to the floor week after week ever since the President's health care law was passed. I have many concerns about the way this health care law is impacting families in my home…

I appreciate my colleague Senator McCain's leadership on the matter.

This legislation is about ensuring that we uphold our obligations.