I rise today to honor the selfless and dedicated life of Thomas S. Monson, the 16th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After nearly seven decades of church leadership and service, President Monson passed away on…

This hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations committee will come to order.

Ensuring a level playing field for America's aviation industry is of utmost importance.

I do not know how in the world we can move forward with additional nominations or confirmations until that is done and completed and we have a recommendation.

I think it is a--well past time for this assessment to be completed.

The hearing record will stay open for another day.

I have looked forward to this day for a long time, when they would have free and fair elections, and maybe have a post-Robert Mugabe era.

These are the messages from a person who is not well, from a leader who is not fit for office.

6 months ago, on a beautiful June morning, just a few miles from here in Alexandria, VA, a man with a gun opened fire on me and several of my Republican colleagues. In the chaotic aftermath of that awful morning, the gunman's purpose…

I ask unanimous consent to speak for 5 minutes and that after I speak, Senator Wyden be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I have 5 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I ask unanimous consent that Jason Smith, a Coast Guard fellow from the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, be granted floor privileges for the duration of the 115th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…