Bill Nelson

We even know that Putin is reaching down deep into our government, not just at the top.

The United States' commitment to the WTO is an historic one that has endured for decades.

I must say, I have seen political games being played with trying to drill off of the coast of Florida. Not only am I appalled--I have recoiled at this political game--but unfortunately I am not surprised because of what we have seen happen…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Ernst). Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. NELSON pertaining to the introduction of S. 2292 are printed in today's…

I think we all need to work together on that Puerto Rico cliff issue.

Senator Cantwell and I have introduced legislation to provide coverage for compression garments and help beneficiaries manage this chronic condition.

Well, let the record reflect that the witness did not reject increasing the Medicare eligibility age.

It is either 'congratulations' to you, but it is also 'thank you' for 4 decades of extraordinary service.

Do you support closing the doughnut hole in the Medicare law?

That spirit of service and that proven ability to work in a bipartisan manner is going to make her a great ambassador.

I would first like to thank my longtime friend and esteemed Senator from Florida, Senator Bill Nelson, for his kind introduction.

It is not every day that two Senators, neither from the President's party, commend the nominee of the President.

I want to particularly thank the two of you for your leadership.

I would like to see her confirmation fly through the Senate.

In a December 22, 2017 letter we led with a bipartisan group of Senators, we asked CMS Administrator Verma to exercise her regulatory authority.

there are many reasons to vote against the tax bill. A new one has come to light in examining these 1,100 pages, and that is with regard to Puerto Rico and what it does to Puerto Rico. It ought to be enough that $1.5 trillion is borrowed…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for up to 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

while the Senator from Maine is still here, let me just say what a great Senator she is and what a pleasure it is to do business in a bipartisan way, as the two of us have now done for several years here in the Senate, including the…

Senator Durbin has been leading a group of us talking about DACA, or the Dreamers. I wish to tell the Senate two stories. I wish to tell you about Elisha Dawkins. He was a baby who was brought from the Bahamas at age 6 months. He grew up…

there are all kinds of reports swirling around Washington, and we are hearing from those reports that the Trump administration is about to give a huge, early Christmas present to the oil industry. The reports are, the Department of the…

Americans that rely on our oceans need responsive executive agencies.

When our oceans are healthy and well-managed Floridians prosper.

The success of Florida's economy is intimately connected to our Nation's oceans.

we are just about to enter the holiday season. The traffic is already picking up. We could call it the great holiday migration that is going to be underway. Millions of people will be traveling to see their loved ones--their families…

We must continue to lead the international community on sensible ocean policy.