I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with the Senator from Alaska for up to 30 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Well, they are a modest investment that I think has seen some real outcomes.

We are so appreciative of your work, and I think we understand now more than ever that this Nation does not remain secure unless we have a commitment to foreign aid.

We also need to continue to pursue efficiencies to make sure that funds that are being spent on foreign assistance are spent wisely and well.

I am convinced that USAID's long-term commitment in support of democratic and electoral reform in Kenya made a significant contribution to the largely credible and peaceful election, but the reform process is far from complete and…

I commend Secretary Kerry's significant increase and support through the SOC, something we have discussed before and you know I have pressed for.

I share the views expressed by several of my colleagues that development is absolutely essential to America's national interests.

This is old business that we hopefully will move forward on swiftly.

I strongly support this legislation and am determined to do whatever I can to contribute to its passage through this committee and its adoption through the whole Senate.

today is Earth Day, so I wanted to come to the floor and reflect on some of the changes our Earth is experiencing and to talk at some length about how those changes are affecting my home State of Delaware and how the Delaware community is…

Under current practice, immigrants spend a significant amount of their time and resources obtaining basic information about their own cases before appearing in front of an immigration judge.

This legislation provides the Department with some additional discretion in deportation cases but with very significant limitations.