I rise to discuss S. 2155. It is called the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. One would think from the title that I would be all for it, but as one who went through the drop in the economy when we were on the…

Thanks very much, Mr. Chairman. I'd like to follow up on Senator Collins' questions to you, Mr. Phillips.

Well, as you know, both these employees were contract employees with NSA.

Isn't that an important point right there?

How often does that happen?

Raytheon encourages the government to prioritize and set incremental milestones for implementing government-wide reciprocity, continuous evaluation, and information technology reforms.

Well, where did you miss with Snowden?

today I wish to honor a former Member of this Chamber, Senator John Tunney, whose seat I now hold. Senator Tunney passed away on January 12 in Brentwood, CA, at the age of 83. His family and friends will gather on Monday to celebrate his…

I rise today to speak about the introduction of the ``Age 21 Act'' by Senator Flake and myself. Two weeks ago, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, our Nation experienced yet another horrific mass shooting that has…

We do not seek regime change; we do not--we are not seeking the accelerated reunion of the peninsula; and finally, that we will not bring U.S. forces north of the Demilitarized Zone if the Korean Peninsula is reunified.

A preventive United States military strike against North Korea... could spark an uncontrolled conflict in the region that could kill hundreds of thousands of Americans.

I rise to introduce a Senate Resolution recognizing February 7, 2018 as ``National Girls & Women in Sports Day''. Since the passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, our Nation has taken many big steps toward achieving…

I wish to speak in opposition to President Trump's proposal to open all offshore waters in the country to oil drilling. This proposal has been met with outrage from every corner, as my colleagues are making clear here on the Senate floor…

on January 6, 2017, the U.S. intelligence community released a shocking report. It stated: ``We assess with high confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an influence campaign in 2016, aimed at the U.S. presidential…

nearly a year ago, I met with six gymnasts. All of these young women were world-class athletes. All of them had put their faith in USA Gymnastics. And all of them were sexually abused by an adult who had earned their trust. It was one of…

I rise to introduce a resolution in observance of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month, to bring awareness to the terrible scourge of modern slavery and human trafficking around the world. In 2016 alone, the National…

in the last few years, I have watched attempt after attempt to restrict a woman's right to choose. This legislation bans a woman's access to abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, regardless of the risk to her health, and it weakens the…

on rollcall No. 19, I voted yea. It was my intention to vote nay. I, therefore, ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to change my vote since it will not affect the outcome of the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

I and the Acting President pro tempore have been on the Select Intelligence Committee for a considerable period of time--I much longer than he. However, I think we are both well experienced with the subject, and I would like to make a few…

I urge you to advance this bill for the sake of our long-term national security, which is being damaged before our very eyes.

What about a clean DACA bill now and with a commitment that we go into a comprehensive immigration reform procedure like we did back when Kennedy was here and it was really a major, major effort and it was a great disappointment that it…

What she did was release against the wishes of committee chairman Chuck Grassley the transcript of Glenn Simpson's testimony.

I rise in opposition to the Republican continuing resolution. In addition to the many, many problems I have with how this bill was secretly written without any attempt to work with Democrats, I also cannot support it because of the absence…

I come to the floor today to discuss the three judicial nominations we are considering this week: Steven Grasz, for the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, and James Ho and Don Willett, both for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Before I…

Throughout his career, Mayor Lee broke down barriers while approaching public service with tremendous skill, efficiency, and purpose. On behalf of the city of San Francisco, Mayor Lee led the fight to protect our immigrant communities…