Statements by American leaders, that essentially create a full employment opportunity for human traffickers are very damaging.

I don't think it's an especially moral policy what Chancellor Merkel has proposed in Europe.

there was uncommon consensus in the subcommittee hearing about the need for this next generation bomber.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 2 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? The Senator from Maryland

I do modify my request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, I rise today in support not only of the nomination of Scot Marciel to be our Ambassador to Burma but to celebrate the remarkable change Burma is undergoing. I recently traveled to Burma, leading a congressional delegation…

Mr. President, today I wish to discuss the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act that has been voted out of the Judiciary Committee. There is much debate about the wisdom of this bill. That is, like most bills we discuss in this Chamber, a…

I cannot believe that U.S. citizens would face this kind of treatment abroad, particularly with countries that are allies.

I believe that Section 702 is a vital national security tool. It's constitutional. It has multiple layers of oversight.

Why do you think that is? What are the key drivers that's causing all that?

I wish we had heard more of those concerns during the debate and before the vote on it.