While there not be military application, it would be a convenient political development if Bashar al Assad, who represents a minority sect in Syria, were to ethnically cleanse much of his country of Sunni Arabs.

I do believe that one of the primary goals of Mr. Putin is to find a division in NATO and find a division in the European Union.

Will the rotating unit deploy with their organic equipment and rolling stock or fall in on theater equipment?

I do think it is always important to remember that as troublesome as these flows of migrants and refugees are, it is merely a symptom, and the ultimate disease is the Syrian civil war. The U.S. administration bears responsibility for that…

Since Russia is arguably in violation of the Founding Act, why don't we permanently station forces in Eastern Europe?

Will an armored brigade combat team sufficiently improve NATO's ability to respond?

You said that Vladimir Putin is weaponizing immigration in Syria.

I ask unanimous consent that the confirmation vote scheduled for 11 a.m. this morning be moved until 12 noon, with all other provisions of the previous order remaining in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I understand the point the Senator from Rhode Island makes. I would say it poses a Hobson's choice for many States. I would also make note of his earlier comment about a court's inherent authority to enforce its previous order using its…

I share in the mutual admiration for the Senator from Iowa, and I appreciate his work on this and many other pieces of legislation. I commit to work with both him and the Senator from Rhode Island to try to resolve this as promptly as…

reserving the right to object, first, I want to express my appreciation for the work Senator Grassley, Senator Whitehouse, and others have done in crafting the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. I agree with my…

I think that would be a good idea. I would like to see it much higher than that.