before I begin today, I know there are millions of people around the world and in this country who are mourning the loss of a singer by the name of Jenni Rivera, who was a huge star, particularly in Latin America but also in the United…

She was a singer in a genre of music that's largely dominated by males. And yet she brought a powerful voice to that genre where she sung frankly about her struggles to give her children a better life in this country.

She was a singer in a genre of music that is largely dominated by males. Yet she brought a powerful voice to that genre where she sung frankly about her struggles to give her children a better life in this country.

my late grandfather was one of the most influential people in my life. Until his death when I was 13, ``Papa'' was a mentor who spent countless hours on our front porch with me discussing history, politics and baseball. As a Cuban…

I come to the floor of the Senate to talk briefly about an amendment on which we may or may not get a vote. It is an amendment by my colleague, Senator Paul. It really is directly related to the issues that have happened around the world…

today I wish to express support for women across America who are battling ovarian cancer and their families and friends who stand with them in their fight. It is estimated 22,280 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year. Of…

I would ask for unanimous consent that this letter by Senator Lugar be entered into the record.

I want to be clear that I will make that an issue.

I think it is related to Commerce.

Thank you. Mr. Chairman, thanks for holding this important hearing as well.

I was relatively pleased with some of the progress being made in El Salvador and their cooperation with us on a number of things like Afghanistan.

I think that if you are going to give that kind of money and assistance to a country and its government, you have a right to insist on only wanting to give aid for countries that meet certain benchmarks.