I am proud to join my colleagues tonight because this Nation stands at a precipice--on the verge of a tragic mistake, about to embark on a travesty that mocks the democratic process. Truly, the combination of secrecy and speed are a toxic…

I came to the floor to talk about healthcare, but I wanted to be here on this occasion to join my distinguished colleague from Texas in supporting this measure because it is so vital to protecting children. Like the distinguished Senator…

Today, as never before, members of the National Guard and Reserve Component play a critical role in our Nation's defense throughout the world.

S. 1209 would increase those pensions from $1,303.51 a month to $3,000 for the 72 living Medal of Honor recipients.

Well, I want to thank you for your focus. As you know, this is a problem that has continued to----

Too many families have been devastated by this continuing scourge.

Rounding down veterans' COLAs unfairly targets disabled veterans, their dependents and survivors to save the government money or offset the cost of other Federal programs.

We want safety. Safety comes first.

Thank you all for being here. I appreciate your excellent testimony today.

This program is so valuable, it ought to be a major increase and certainly not a reduction.

I want to express my appreciation on the Richard Staab v. McDonald case.

We do not want to see it diminished. We see these delays in Hartford and we would like your help in solving them.

We tend to thank the veteran for her or his service, and the caregivers are equally deserving of thanks.

Listening to such terrific advocates as Senator Elizabeth Dole and Ryan Phillippe has truly been a moving experience.

I am an enthusiastic co-supporter--whether the resources are sufficient and whether they are focused in the right areas.

It's every parent's worst nightmare.

There are few topics of greater importance to any of us who serve here.

The progress that you are making is the result of a different--reforms in the process----

Cuts to transportation--like the TIGER program and Amtrak. Cuts to many other critical programs, like housing and the environment and education and our workforce--cuts that undermine our economy.

this body has a dual obligation--to ensure that there are sanctions against Iran for its destabilizing activity around the region and, indeed, the world but also sanctions against Russia for its interference with our election--one of the…

I will restate now my commitment to working across the aisle on this very important issue with my colleagues.

In fact, during the campaign, President Trump promised to replace our, 'obsolete,' rails and tunnels...

I want the record to reflect that Senator Rounds would not yield to me and that he took all my time.

I have to tell you, show me the money.

I want to express, first, my appreciation to your commitment to CBOCs in Connecticut and around the country.