Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

this amendment very simply directs the Postmaster General to issue a Forever Stamp to honor Gold Star families who have lost a family member in combat. It is about as simple and straightforward as an amendment to this immensely complex and…

I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up amendment No. 2304. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?

I ask unanimous consent that my defense fellow, a U.S. Marine Corps officer, Alexander Monte, be granted floor privileges for the length of the current debate on the National Defense Authorization Act. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I am honored to follow my colleague from Connecticut on a topic that has bedeviled and baffled us together almost since the time we became Senators. It is a topic that is heartrending and gut-wrenching for both of us. I thank him for his…

I ask unanimous consent that my law clerk, Charlotte Schwartz, be granted floor privileges for the length of my remarks during today's session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I hope you will consider what can and should be done in this area.

My feeling is that doing nothing is no longer an option about these algorithms, and at the very least, we need to raise awareness and consider what standards we are going to set.

Do you think it will be even possible to reverse the IANA transition to wrest control back?

I was unable to appear in the Chamber today to vote on the nomination of Kenneth L. Marcus, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education due to official business away from the Senate. I would like…

Apologies are not enough, as heartfelt as they may be, and this remark is not directed at our two witnesses.

Why is the code of ethical conduct still on the USAG website?

Based on your experience, at least 2 years with USA Gymnastics and as an athlete, a coach, would you agree with me that the entire structure of the U.S. Olympic Committee and the 49 national governing boards, including USA Gymnastics…

Do you think that the information that you were provided by Sarah Gandy provided 'reasonable suspicion' that sexual abuse had occurred?

And the instruction was that 'you are instructed not to have any conversations with anyone concerning this issue until further notice,' correct?

And is it your belief that USA Gymnastics, specifically Carrie Perry, were afraid that you would divulge information that could put that organization in a bad light?

Do you think that policy is fair to victims or survivors?

I believe Congress should consider revoking or rewriting USOC's charter to include more oversight.

So that means to me that any of these young athletes as girls or teenagers would have been required to sign a statement and then have it corroborated by someone else for USA Gymnastics to even consider an investigation, is that correct?

Their courage and strength is the inspiration that drives us forward.

This suggests an organization that has lost sight of its core mission.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

What I've seen over these past months is chronic ineptitude in leadership. I've seen institutional complicity, in fact, a culture of complicity and chaos.

I hope that perhaps you, too, can give us the benefit of your guidance

The governing bodies of these sports bear a very serious responsibility, and the reason we're here today is to begin, and it's only to begin, to hold them accountable.