Ben Cardin: “President-elect Obama has said that he looks forward to signing legislation that will return the traditional role of the…”

first, I want to thank Senator Cassidy for his cooperation in putting together this package. It is a package of bills that were favorably considered by the committee. They are noncontroversial. I want to thank also Senator Kelly for his…

we need to consider how we deal with that.

I come to the floor today to celebrate the 175th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Guatemala and the United States. As we mark this milestone, I want to highlight the strength of the U.S.-Guatemala bilateral relationship today…

early this month, we commemorated World AIDS Day, and so I come to the floor today to speak about the need for America to stay the course in the fight to end HIV/AIDS. Two decades ago--when the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief…