my home State of Florida is once again experiencing an environmental and economic catastrophe--a real crisis. It is a crisis that was caused extending back decades--decades of bad decisions, decisions made on things people didn't think…

The history of serious negotiations with China on matters such as this is not promising.

I think it is hard to partner up with countries to take on China and isolate China when we are in a trade war.

there has been a general consensus in American politics and American debate about the value of the global economic order.

there are losers to trade, even agreements that are great.

reserving the right to object, in this farm bill, when it was considered in committee, there was an amendment added that allows for American agricultural interests to promote American agriculture on the enslaved island of Cuba. In an…

The security and prosperity of Central America is a key to regional stability and to the security of the United States.

few issues have bedeviled our country and our political process more than immigration. It is well known by now how difficult it is to get anything done on the topic. Later today, the House will have a vote. I don't know how that will turn…

if you are a father, for example my situation, if my family is desperate they are living in a dangerous situation, I'd do almost anything to protect my children and find a better life for them.

I don't think it is ever wise to cast a broad net, a generalization over any group of human beings. So, yes there are people that cross the border that are dangerous and criminals and alike. I would say through my experience the vast…

I ask unanimous consent that Jacob's letter and my response letter be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Dear Senator Rubio: Approximately a year and half ago…

I want to start by thanking the Senator from Colorado, who has shown real leadership on the subcommittee that involves all of these matters regarding the Indo-Pacific region, and he is here on the floor to talk about a series of other…