I come to the floor today in support of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. This has been a truly bipartisan, bicameral endeavor, and that is how it should be. It has taken longer than we had hoped, but the final product is worth it. This…

I consistently push back against that narrative by passing legislation fully in line with our long standing policy toward Taiwan like the Taiwan Partnership Act.

The PRC goes around the world claiming that the United States wants to be a hegemon. They frame us as a bully when it is clear that no matter where you look that the only party interested in changing that status quo in the Taiwan Strait is…

The PRC goes around the world claiming that the United States wants to be a hegemon. They frame us as a bully when it is clear that no matter where you look that the only party interested in changing that status quo in the Taiwan Strait is…

I consistently push back against that narrative by passing legislation fully in line with our long standing policy toward Taiwan like the Taiwan Partnership Act.

The only party interested in changing that status quo in the Taiwan Strait is the CCP.

I ask unanimous consent that the scheduled vote begin immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

This is critically important to our national security, and I am glad we can highlight it today.

They should not be put in a position to doubt our commitment to continuing our decades long partnership.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Illinois.

I ask that the scheduled vote begin immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I have been called a lot of names in my life: ``Tammy,'' ``Lieutenant Colonel,'' ``Senator,'' and a couple others I shouldn't mention in polite company. ``Mommy,'' though, is, without a doubt, my favorite name. It is the one my 5-year-old…

I have the greatest respect and admiration for my friend from Mississippi, but I have to say that I disagree with her interpretation of my piece of legislation. This bill does three things and three things only: It protects the right of…

if you listen closely right now, you can hear the drums of war gain momentum. I know that sound. It is the same sound that led me to deploy to a dusty desert outpost in Iraq 20 years ago, where I served alongside some of the bravest men…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Welch). Without objection, it is so ordered.

and also, I thank my colleague, the senior Senator from Illinois, for being here. I would like to just talk today about a dear, dear friend of ours, Ed Smith, who recently passed away. I am going to try not to say too much about what Ed…

I also ask unanimous consent for the scheduled vote to begin immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Moving quickly to pass a supplemental support package is necessary to capitalize on that opportunity.

Moving quickly to pass a supplemental support package is necessary to capitalize on that opportunity.

moving quickly to pass a supplemental support package is necessary to capitalize on that opportunity

I have come to the floor today to honor one of the fiercest advocates for Illinois I have ever known: Cameron Joost. I have had the privilege of working with Cameron for the past 7 years now, and over that time, she has been my State…

We will stand with the Ukrainian people as long as it takes until they beat back Putin.

We will stand with the Ukrainian people as long as it takes until they beat back Putin.

I am running out of time, but perhaps you can...

I was struck by the central role that Romania has played in countering Putin's aggression.