I have reached, Mr. Chairman, a level of real frustration.

I rise today to introduce the Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act with my colleagues, Senators Grassley, Durbin, Tillis, and Ernst. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a nonpsychoactive component of marijuana. In many instances parents, after…

I rise today to introduce the Drone Federalism Act of 2017. This good government bill provides a clear legal framework to the modern day challenges of drone regulation and empowers every level of government to issue reasonable restrictions…

I rise to introduce the Gun Violence Prevention Order Act of 2017: At this time, I would also like to thank Senators Blumenthal, Gillibrand, and Markey for cosponsoring this legislation. Their support is sincerely appreciated. Yesterday…

They believe there's no reason he can't testify at both.

I rise today to join with my colleagues in introducing a rescission bill to nullify President Trump's Executive Order 13798, titled ``Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty.'' Unfortunately, this Executive Order does not live up to…

today I am introducing a bill to improve the safety oversight of products that affect every single family on a daily basis. Whether it's shampoo or shaving cream, lotion or make-up, hair dye or deodorant, personal care products are a part…

It is time for the American people to begin to understand that, as the Director said, we do in fact have an existential threat in the Pacific Ocean and we need to come to grips with it.

I would argue that the greatest danger to the United States is North Korea.

North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile programs will continue to pose a serious threat to U.S. interests.

today I rise to express my strong opposition to H.J. Res. 66. This resolution would overturn a rule issued by the Department of Labor that is essential to providing increased access to retirement savings programs. Among all working…

I wish to introduce a Senate resolution to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest. On March 3, 1991, an African American named Rodney King was driving on a Los Angeles interstate when officers attempted to…

I wish to oppose the nomination of Alexander Acosta to be Secretary of Labor. I did not come to this decision lightly, but, after closely examining Mr. Acosta's record, I cannot in good conscience vote for his confirmation to be Labor…

During his campaign, President-elect Trump publicly called for U.S. forces to use torture in the war on terror.

I think I feel very strongly that the time is coming for this report to be declassified, that it should not be hidden.

Gina Haspel said that she would.

Government contractors are only supposed to be used if they are performing tasks that are not an inherent governmental function.

Director Pompeo said at one point early on that he would support the return of waterboarding.

I rise today with my colleagues Senators Leahy, Brown, Cardin, Durbin, Franken, Klobuchar, Murphy, Murray, Markey, Merkley, Sanders, Udall, and Whitehouse to introduce the Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2017. First and…

I rise today as the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee to speak about the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court of the United States. In committee, at the outset of the hearings, I remarked that our job was not to…

how much time do I have? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Democrats have approximately 36 minutes remaining.

the U.S. Government must begin working to improve our forecasting ability to help protect American lives and infrastructure.

So this nomination is not the usual nomination. It comes in a different way, and it has proceed in a way of excessive spending of dark money that in the time I have been on this committee, I have never seen before.

today I wish to express my disappointment in today's vote on H.J. Res. 67 and my strong opposition to H.J. Res. 66. These resolutions overturn rules issued by the Department of Labor that are essential to providing increased access to…

This is about China.