Modern-day slavery is real. Many people think slavery is a relic of the past.

I think we would not have the keen interest that we do have in the annual list and in the movement of countries among those lists, if it did not matter.

this is still one of the world's remaining Communist countries.

My assessment is that, for Iran, the purpose of these talks is to see how much sanctions relief they can get without agreeing to any irreversible policy concessions.

I raise these points because I think sometimes in the past being on the right side and issuing a communique or statement is not enough.

I do not support unilateral reductions by the United States as an effort of good will to the world.

I just wanted to ask, is the United States fully clear with the Philippines on what the mutual defense treaty does or does not cover in the scenario of an armed conflict in the South China Sea?

While it is not being considered today, it is something that could potentially be considered in the future.

We have to increasingly be able to justify to the American people why, at a time when we have such extraordinary challenges domestically, we are still engaged globally.

I introduced a bill along with Senator Cardin and Representatives Poe and Connelly in the House.

We live in a time where everybody wants to balance the budget. But the only thing they are in favor of doing is cutting foreign aid.

the reason the compliance issue is so important, in particular to me, is because I think the American public, besides a Member of Congress, have a right to know.

I am really honored to be here this morning to join Senator Isakson--and, as you point out, we really miss him on this committee.

It is high time to begin some real steps on denuclearization and to prove that they are really ready to get back to the negotiating table.

Mr. President, I come to the floor again this afternoon to continue my opposition and concerns about the Internet sales tax legislation that has been submitted. I appreciate that we are going to vote on this bill in a few minutes, and I…

She was skilled, she was patient, but she also went out of her way to engage with us in the Senate.

Michael Froman, of New York, to be United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, vice Ronald Kirk, resigned.

The commitment of the United States to the security of the Republic of Korea will never waver.