I think we explored most of those points today.

Talk is cheap. Deterrence is about the military balance of power.

I would dispute the premise that somehow President Obama was any tougher or stronger in defense of U.S. interests as against Russia.

I do not see any reason why we could not have bipartisan agreement on an effort to put more accountability in our own hands.

I have heard a lot of complaints, like Senator Warren's complaint today.

Mr. President, last year, a woman named Carol Denise Richardson was released from Federal prison after President Obama granted her clemency. She had been serving a life sentence for possessing and intending to distribute 50 or more grams…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for the weekly conference meetings and the time during the recess count postcloture. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without…

Mr. President, I want to add to the voice of so many Senators today who expressed their prayers and concerns for the five Americans who were wounded today in a terrible shooting in Alexandria, VA: Steve Scalise, a friend of mine from the…

It would seem that that could be done on a more discriminating basis than an arbitrary threshold, wouldn't it?

Will I get my bills and amendments voted on earlier if I give my time to you?

Mr. President, today, I speak in favor of the Iran sanctions bill. I am an original cosponsor of the bill, so it should come as no surprise that I support it. My only concern is that we did not pass it sooner. As I stand here today, I…