We need to restore public confidence and trust in our Supreme Court.

We've created a demand for human smugglers to get children involved in the smuggling process.

No child should be trafficked, and no child should be abused.

I hope it's only 8 years.

The Biden administration recently faced the end of Title 42, which many people thought would lead to a dramatic increase in people at the border. The opposite is the case.

I couldn't agree with you more that we have to find a way to educate, as President Obama tried with his statement, the families in these other countries about the dangers if they try to make this journey.

too often I hear my Republican colleagues complain about border security but refuse to take up or vote for meaningful reforms.

For God's sake, there's got to be a line we can draw that protects the marketplace but still doesn't exploit innocent people.

It's a cliche on this side of the table to say that our immigration system is broken.

I will not pin the fates of these children or DACA on some comprehensive package.

Do I believe that the solution to this problem is comprehensive immigration reform? Yes.

I vigorously opposed President Trump's inhumane family separation policy.

The reason we wanted this hearing is to highlight the problem and ask the Biden administration to consider changing policy.

For God's sake, there's got to be a line we can draw that protects the marketplace but still doesn't exploit innocent people.

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…

I would like to congratulate the Northwestern Wildcats for winning this year's National Collegiate Athletics Association--NCAA--Division I Women's Lacrosse Championship. This historic victory marks the team's first national title since…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be discharged from further consideration of S. 376, and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions: S. Res. 248, 249, and 250. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolutions en bloc.

today, the Senate will vote to confirm Judge Hernan Vera to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. With his years of experience defending equal justice under law, Judge Vera will make an excellent addition to the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be discharged from and the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 305. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:09 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 10 a.m. ____________________

I further ask unanimous consent that the Blumenthal substitute amendment be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon…

I disagree with your premise that the market is more important than the individuals who are the victims of it.

I disagree with your premise that the market is more important than the individuals who are the victims of it.

For God's sake, there's got to be a line we can draw that protects the marketplace but still doesn't exploit innocent people.