Dick Lugar: “Historically, few great powers have enjoyed the type of sustained regional stability that we have experienced.”

Several members of Congress have already proposed legislation along these lines.

Congress, via the power of the purse, also has the ability to prevent the administration from taking steps, such as testing and fielding new and unnecessary land-based intermediate-range missile systems.

I rise today to address my colleagues on a number of issues important to the future of the United States and to offer some perspective on Senate service. In a few weeks, I will leave the Senate for new pursuits that will allow me to devote…

I would like to recognize Senator Vitter on our side. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Louisiana.