I wish to speak on S. 1799, the Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2013, which recently passed the House of Representatives and is awaiting the President's signature. In addition to the bill's support for Child Advocacy…

I will be brief in support of the amendment by the Senator from Utah to devolve highway trust fund spending to the States. I want to correct something that was said earlier. It was said that all money would be devolved to the States and it…

I think we all acknowledge the reason that Iran is at the table is because of the effectiveness of these sanctions.

I am concerned that when these sanctions fray, if they fray, then it will not be as effective.

I hope the Iranians do understand that if an agreement is reached that is verifiable that we will follow through with sanctions relief.

It seems to me we have been spectacularly unsuccessful in the diplomatic arena in that regard.

Without our military there actually conducting ground operations, our efforts have been in the diplomatic field.

How long have we known that ISIL was a threat to the extent that they are now? How long has the State Department assessed it as a threat?

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. 59/b The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 3551

I am pleased to have the opportunity to offer this amendment. I thank my colleagues, the ranking member of the Banking Committee, and the senior Senator from New York for working with my office to make this possible. The Terrorism Risk…

I ask unanimous consent to temporarily set aside the pending amendment so I may call up my amendment 3551, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the amendment. The…

I think that is all good, and we ought to increase the number of refugees that are allowed here for a genuine claim of persecution.