I will not replicate the remarks--kind remarks of Cory Gardner, of Colorado, on behalf of Ron and his family.

Retreat from our historical leadership role is simply not a realistic alternative in the 21st century.

The foundation of our leadership around the world is based on America's core values: freedom, human rights, justice, and rule of law.

I am absolutely willing to listen, and at any time.

I believe she will use this opportunity as a way to maintain our nation's policy of relationship with Slovenia.

I support this nomination, and I urge my colleagues in the Senate to do the same.

``Terrific'' is the word. Terrific grandchildren who followed. When it came down to it, Al Franken wanted to do more than just entertain and be well known; he wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. More than anyone, as he said…

I thank my colleague from Colorado. We have been engaged in this battle of immigration reform for years. He is a worthy ally, thoughtful, and always thinking of a solution. I thank him for his continuing commitment to this cause. In the…

I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the remarkable courage of a woman from my home State of Illinois. Her name is Angela McQueen--``Angie'' to her friends and family. Ms. McQueen teaches math and physical education at Mattoon High…

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I would like to take a moment to acknowledge an extraordinary woman from my home State of Illinois. Heather Gooze lives in Nevada now, but she grew up in the Chicago area. She is a survivor of the worst mass shooting in modern American…

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I rise today to speak to an issue that I have spoken to many times on the floor of the Senate. It is the issue of the DREAM Act, a measure which I introduced in the Senate 16 years ago. Sixteen years ago I tried to find a way to give young…

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yesterday I went to Benito Juarez high school in Chicago, in the southwest part of the city, in the Pilsen neighborhood. It has a predominantly Mexican-American enrollment at this high school. It is one of my favorites. I have been there…

Democrats are debating this and pushing this vote as late as they possibly can.

I announce that the Senator from Wisconsin (Ms. Baldwin) and the Senator from Illinois (Ms. Duckworth) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…

I announce that the Senator from Wisconsin (Ms. Baldwin) and the Senator from Illinois (Ms. Duckworth) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lankford). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result…

I announce that the Senator from West Virginia (Mr. Manchin) and the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Perdue). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result…

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I announce that the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 50, nays 47, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

I announce that the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray) is necessarily absent. The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 53, nays 44, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 316 Ex.] YEAS--53 Alexander Barrasso Blunt Boozman Burr Capito Cassidy Collins…

I thank the Senator from Oregon, and I certainly thank my colleague from Nevada for giving me an opportunity to speak for a few minutes. I also thank my friend from Oregon for being steadfast on this subject. It has been 16 years since we…

I announce that the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Schatz) is necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lankford). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 48, nays 47, as follows…