I have been deeply concerned that to date no individuals have been convicted for the brutal killing of three United States citizens, the Bytyqi brothers, Agron, Ylli and Mehmet.

I think she shares my passion for metrics and demonstrating we are effective in what we do.

We need to maintain or increase key anti-trafficking assistance programs.

I do think it is one of those programs, because it really makes a difference, that is worthy of consideration in terms of an increase.

issues like supply chains, issues like foreign labor recruiters, child welfare reform that Ms. Bass has been so engaged in.

We should think about whether we have the right mechanism in place.

I come from a State and represent a district that has a long history of investments in innovation and has made a decision to try to be on the forefront of emerging clean energy technology, most notably wind energy in particular.

One of the issues with wind farms, as I have come to understand, anyway, is part of the upkeep and maintenance of particularly the Cape Wind project that is actually built in shallow waters is that over time, that cost comes down because…

I would like to submit, Mr. Chairman, for the record, an OAS report entitled 'The Situation of People of African Descent in the Americas.'

We cannot see progress if millions in our hemisphere do not see a way out of abject poverty, don't have access to quality education, and have no hope that they can move beyond the station of life in which they have been born.

I am intrigued by the idea of a New Silk Road in Central Asia.