What very much impressed me was that this was a situation where the veterans that were homeless are in transitional housing.

I thank Senator Sessions very much for his agreement regarding the concerns we have for our friends in the Philippines, and I look forward to working with the Senator to come up with a measure that will accomplish what my bill seeks to…

nearly 4 months ago the most powerful storm on record struck the Philippines, killing 6,000 people and injuring 27,000 people. According to USAID, more than 4 million people were displaced, and one out of six people in the country was…

I rise today in support of the Military Justice Improvement Act. I commend Senator Gillibrand for her outstanding work on this effort and all the survivors of sexual assault in the military who have courageously worked with us on this…

Secretary Hagel, with the Opportunity, Growth, and Security Initiative (OGSI) investment of $26 billion, there are a variety of opportunities...

cybersecurity plays a vital role in the security of our Nation and to DOD.

I have found that the Asia-Pacific Center for Strategic Studies (APCSS) is an outstanding institution bringing together a diverse group of outstanding faculty and students to discuss, debate, and learn from each other.

I'm glad to hear that because I have certainly seen firsthand how, for example, modernizing of a shipyard really enables for better efficiency.

I am also concerned that if a solution is not identified and implemented relatively quickly, the Army could be forced to settle for off-post housing that are not safe for our families.

today, I introduced bipartisan legislation that would promote trade and investment in America from a critical partner of ours in the Asia-Pacific region, New Zealand. I want to thank Senators Lee, McCain, Rubio, Schumer and Murray for…

The subsequent bill includes provisions that support Native Hawaiians even more than the Pre-K Act by including Native Hawaiians in the eligibility for Native set asides; requiring Native consultation in the development of the state plans…

I hope that the risks taken on by delaying some of these projects will be mitigated as additional MILCON funds become available.