I ask unanimous consent that Jessica Cleary, a Navy fellow in my office, be granted privileges of the floor through the end of the calendar year. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I would like to take a few minutes to shift gears to another issue of great importance. This issue is more hopeful. On June 15, 2012, President Obama enacted DACA--or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals--granting deferred action to…

I rise today to support amendment No. 1521, which would limit the use of overseas contingency operations, or OCO, funds. I am proud to be a cosponsor of this amendment, which was filed by the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services…

I ask unanimous consent that the following speakers in morning business be limited to speak for up to 5 minutes each: Myself, Senators Gillibrand, Manchin, and Markey. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

It's time for Russia to focus on the right side of this fight.

This whole campaign really is a whole-of-government campaign. Has to be. In today's world, all these pieces need to be connected.

I think there are a lot of people who agree with the assessment that ending the civil war in Syria is one of the keys in enabling the United States, as well as Russia and our other partners, some 60-plus, to focus on defeating ISIL.

It's not as though our country is going to just stand by idly while Iran proceeds with that kind of a program, correct?

I have talked to veterans, and they found that letter to be rather confusing.

You are reassuring me that the VA goes after every dime from the private insurance carriers that you can get your hands on.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

There is a shortage of medical personnel in the VA, and I note in your testimony, Secretary Gibson, that you are going to be creating some 1,500 new residency positions.