last week marked the beginning of Black History Month. And so I come to the floor today to celebrate the important roles Black Americans have played both in my home State of Maryland and in U.S. foreign policy. Paying homage to our…

I rise today to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional service rendered by Ms. Greta Brown during her four-decade tenure at the U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union, USSFCU. Greta has not only been a dedicated employee but has…

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

I come to the floor today to speak in support of the nomination of Kurt Campbell to be Deputy Secretary of State. The Deputy Secretary of State is one of the most critical roles at the Department of State. The Deputy Secretary serves as a…

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

I ask consent that I be permitted to finish my remarks before the scheduled vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent that the vote that was scheduled to begin in 3 minutes start immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

I ask unanimous consent that the scheduled vote for 1:45 p.m. begin immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Vote on Wang Nomination The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Wang nomination?

I come to the floor today to express my deep appreciation and gratitude for human rights defenders. They are the core of free, democratic societies. They risk their lives and freedom to hold governments and the private sector accountable…

I can tell you and I told them we have their back. NATO has their back.

We are fully supporting their efforts.

There is no more important subject today than NATO and the strength of NATO.

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

as the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I come to the floor to advise our colleagues about the urgency for us to take up and pass the supplemental appropriations bill that contains many important provisions, but I am going…

I have three requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

for the Committee on Foreign Relations I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the RECORDS on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that…

Do you see ESOPs as being a viable way that we could strengthen that tool to make it easier for small companies to have succession plans?

To me, it is an extremely important aspect.

I think they could do a more effective job, or it could have a higher priority on these type of issues, our veterans outreach business centers.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. H.R. 2872

shortly, we are going to be voting on an amendment authored by our colleague from Kentucky, Senator Paul, that deals with restrictions on U.S. support in regard to the Middle East. I want to urge my colleagues to vote against that…

could we just have an estimate of how much longer the Senator is going to be?