Nothing is off the table when it comes to Russia.

What we learned with Iran is that we were able to be effective and bring Iran to the negotiating table because the United States and Europe worked together.

Part of the legislation deals exactly with that point.

the European Union is a reliable, trusted, and credible global actor

We can counter Putin by defying his efforts to undermine our confidence in our democracy.

I congratulate the bipartisan group of Senators, including many from this committee, who have cosponsored the proposed Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017.

The fact that Russia is undermining the rule of law with respect to sovereignty and territorial integrity is insane.

I rise to express my strong opposition to H.J. Res. 43, a resolution of disapproval with respect to the title X regulation--a resolution which effectively endorses discriminatory practices toward family planning and safety net providers…

Along with Senator Udall, I voted for the AUMF when I was in the House.

Renewed and vigorous U.S. leadership... has never been more necessary.

I take to the floor to urge my colleagues to vote against two of the resolutions that are on the floor, H.J. Res. 66 and H.J. Res. 67--both under the Congressional Review Act--which would not allow two regulations under the Obama…

I do not see that from the Secretary of State. He has a different way of operating.

I wish it was true that the President's budget was thrown in the waste basket, but it is very much referred to by stakeholders.

I think if you put your arm around a country and show that you are a strong friend and ally and stand with them, it is easier to have a candid conversation where you say to President Sisi, you cannot crack down your country into stability.

I am concerned that our position as the leader of the free world is at risk.

I appreciate the work that is being done.

And I just really wanted this Committee to be aware.

This is an issue I just want to bring to the Committee's attention because it is extremely frustrating.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

today I wish to join the American people in celebrating Women's History Month. I would like to begin that celebration by paying homage to several women whose ingenuity and inventions have shaped modern society, but who, like innumerable…

Iran's activities today are as bad as they have ever been, and probably worse.

the idea that the Yemen civil war can be resolved by military force alone is an illusion.

I thank Chairman Corker for the manner in which this resolution of ratification has been handled in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. It has been handled in a nonpartisan way. We have had hearings, we have had votes, we have had a…

I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 7 minutes prior to the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

I just really want to thank our two witnesses. I found this very, very beneficial.