the reason why it is in the national interest of the United States is because, No. 1, we do not want our allies, our strong allies, in the region, Israel, Jordan, Turkey, et cetera, to feel threatened by this; No. 2, because we do not want…

My statements on Syria have been reported. So people know that I believe in a more forward-leaning policy with regard to Syria.

I call up amendment No. 292. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Florida [Mr. Rubio] proposes an amendment numbered 292. The amendment is as follows…

This is a very interesting debate. It is a very interesting topic to talk about. I have talked to a few Members who have had this debate internally with their staff, and from an intellectual perspective it is a very interesting issue. But…

I move to waive the rule with regard to the applicable portion of the act and ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Schatz). Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing…

I support budgets that make tough but necessary spending reductions, save our safety net programs, and preserve our commitment to protecting Americans and our interests at home and abroad. Facing our current debt disaster, there should be…

abortion is a divisive issue in this country, and I deeply respect everyone's opinions with regard to this issue. But there is one thing that is not dividing us. There is one thing we are united upon as a people, and that is the idea that…

I thank Senator Sessions for enlightening us on this budget as he has been doing all day on the Senate floor. I want to give some perspective about what we are debating. I think sometimes those of us who work in this building come to…

I think it actually could potentially, one day in the future, serve as a model to some other authoritarian countries.

I think these forcible repatriations of North Korean refugees from China violates their international obligations.

What would set us apart from authoritarian competitors and lay the groundwork for a truly American legacy in East Asia is also a strong commitment to advancing individual freedoms.

I very much appreciate the fact that we are working together on the agenda of our subcommittee hearings in order to focus the proper attention of the U.S. Senate to the challenges that we have in Asia and the Pacific.