up until about 8:58 this morning, we believed in Colorado that States rights would be protected. Up until about 8:58, maybe 8:55--until Twitter told us otherwise--we believed the will of Colorado voters would be respected. Why did we…

The question is, if you were in a capacity in your previous role to make a recommendation to the Secretary about violence and actions, activities against the Rohingya in Burma, whether that is ethnic cleansing, whether that is genocide…

We will fight it at every turn, should it arise.

I strongly support the nomination of Frank Fannon.

The goal of complete verifiable, irreversible denuclearization remains the absolute commitment of this administration.

I authored letters to 21 nations asking them to close their diplomatic facilities in Pyongyang and to support expelling North Korea from the United Nations.

It is my great honor to introduce Frank Fannon for this position.

I hope that upon your confirmation you will both make it a high priority to emphasize how important Taiwan is to the world, its responsibility, its voice, its leadership, and their relationship with Taiwan matters very much to the…

Taiwan can play a critical role in global leadership, whether it is issues relating to disease control, eradication, crime organizations and eradication.

Thank you for this opportunity.

Would you support withdrawal of the United States' participation in the Human Rights Council if they continue this anti-Israel bias?

There is no other strategy or device, other than, right now, our application of maximum pressure, both economically and diplomatically, correct?

China and Russia challenge American power, influence, and interests, attempting to erode American security and prosperity.

Thank you to all of the nominees for your willingness to serve our public.

Senator Markey and I have worked on a bill called the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act, ARIA.

It is important that we have a long-term strategy in the United States that gives us a generational view in Asia.

I just wanted to thank you for your service and, of course, the work we do through international development is incredibly important.

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

I rise today to note this Congress's historic achievement in reforming the Nation's tax system for the first time in 30 years. I congratulate the hard-working teams, the staffers, and others from the Budget, Finance, and Energy Committees…

I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to the following member of my staff, Matt Matis, for the remainder of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I rise to honor the heroism of Boatswain's Mate Second Class Joseph Leon George. On December 7, 1941, 26-year-old Joe George served as a crew member aboard the USS Vestal, a repair ship that was moored next to the USS Arizona at Pearl…

If he wins, I will vote to unseat him.

I want to talk about the importance of passing this tax reform legislation for the people of Colorado. What we have is an opportunity to see real wage growth in this country-- something we haven't seen for far too long. Over the past…

I ask unanimous consent that following the remarks of the Senator from Wisconsin, the Senate stand in recess subject to the call of the chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognition of the Minority Leader…

I have 4 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…