I met with their Ambassador and he is clearly frustrated with the fact that our country, having entered into this Agreement, has not lived up to its Agreement.

March is Women's History Month. So this morning I would like to highlight the progress women have made in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math--or the STEM fields--challenges that persist, and legislation that I will be…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Ms. Hirono pertaining to the introduction of S. 2710 are printed in today's Record under…

I ask unanimous consent that Priyanka Hooghan, a fellow serving in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the 114th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

The national security of our country is greatly dependent on the implementation of energy security efforts.

What must the Air Force do to regain our competitive advantages? What specific areas require additional attention?

I offered an amendment that was added to the pending energy bill to boost the involvement of veterans in a new energy workforce training pilot program.

There have been some real creative ideas from the workers themselves that have been incorporated into the shipyard.

I would say that that should be a top priority for our committees and our subcommittees.

I think that, as you focus on issues such as the productivity at our shipyards... that recognition should be reflected in what you consider productivity numbers.

Are there any programs to bring some of the more experienced people back into the workforce or keep them in longer to fill that gap--experienced staff?

I think that we definitely need people trained, especially in the STEM areas.