as we begin the Congress and prepare to welcome President Biden and Vice President Harris, I find myself thinking of the words of the 13th century Persian poet, Rumi. He wrote, ``Out beyond the ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is…

before I make my prepared remarks, I would like to note the fact that this is the first time that I am returning to the floor of the Senate since the events of January 6. It was in the early morning hours of January 7 that we concluded our…

NATO's Open Door Policy has long served to promote democratic values and common security across Europe, and that door should remain open to Ukraine.

The world is waiting for a clear policy from our new president.

I personally feel this is important because not only does this serve as a direct check against the Russians, but also sends a strong signal to our European allies that we will stand and support those nations that seek freedom and democracy.

These actions by Russia are regressive and incompatible with the aspirations of freedom loving people everywhere.

The Iranian regime cannot separate itself from its revolutionary ideology.

Can I get your commitment to work with me and my Senate Colleagues to find ways to continue our support for Ukraine and other eastern European countries as they work to become democratic countries aligned with our Western ideals?

Any new deal with Iran must address all the facets of Iranian behavior including its ballistic missile program and ending support for terrorism.

The secretary of state is one of, if not the, most important nominations that a president makes.

Does America first mean America alone? Does our nation still need friends and allies?

Bipartisanship and compromise are not always easy, but they are essential.

It is time now to move forward as one nation to focus on helping Americans suffering from the pandemic.

The behavior we witnessed on January 6th in the U.S. Capitol was un-American.

We all must commit to restoring decency and civility to our politics.

Now more than ever, it is on each of us to seek unity over division and put partisanship aside for the good of our country.

Mr. Vice President, in March of 1861, a Springfield lawyer caught a train to Washington. His name was Abraham Lincoln. It wasn't his first trip there. He served as Congressman 15 years before and returned in the beginning of the Civil War…

I announce that the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Jones) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Hawley). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote or change their vote? The result was announced--yeas 81, nays 13…

I would like to ask a question of the Senator from Vermont through the Chair. I have listened to the Republican analysis of the bill, which you and Senator Schumer are asking for a vote on. It is a bill which passed the House and would…

I announce that the Senator from Alabama (Mr. Jones) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 80, nays 12, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No…

I would like to for a moment just reflect on where we are at this session of the U.S. Senate and the choices that have been made. I want to thank Senator Sanders and Senator Schumer for bringing this, with clarity, to the floor of the…

I yield for a question through the Chair. I have listened to the figures used on the floor about families who would qualify for the $2,000. It is my understanding that an individual with an income of $75,000 or less could qualify for the…

I listened carefully and watched three occasions on the floor this afternoon where Senators Schumer, Sanders, and Markey have tried to create an opportunity where the Senate would actually come together and vote, where the Senate might…

as we work to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, we must not forget our Nation's epidemic of gun violence that kills over 100 Americans every day. Even during the holiday season, the deadly toll of shootings has continued. On the day after…

I would say in response to my colleague, I know his passionate defense of the notion for immunity from liability for corporations in America. He has introduced a lengthy bill on the subject. I don't believe that is consistent with keeping…