I believe that we want to bring some of that manufacturing capacity to the United States that is something that we should prioritize.

The NDAA, the National Defense Authorization Act, for 2022 supported language that required the State Department to report to Congress by June of this year on efforts by China to expand its presence and influence in Latin America and the…

These are nothing, but communist-driven junkets to expand their ideology throughout the region.

In February, I introduced the Western Hemisphere Security Strategy Act with Senators Menendez and Cassidy to address the growing frequency of attempts by bad actors, including the Chinese Communist Party, to influence the Western…

It is hard for us to compete against that.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Rubio substitute at the desk be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and…

Madam President, let me cut right to the chase here before I get into a statement. As if in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be discharged from further consideration…

Madam President, as the day goes on, I look forward to others who will be coming to the floor here in a moment. You will see it is an eclectic collection of Members of the U.S. Senate in favor of what we have just done here in the Senate…

Madam President, on vote No. 72, the motion to invoke cloture on Maria Pagan to be a Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, it was my intent to vote yea. ____________________

It's dangerous because we're afraid the Russians will get a hold of it.

It's my view that he uses negotiations as just another tool on his toolbox.