Let me rescue my colleague. There is no time left on the vote on the floor.

It is interesting. I would say the two most important organizations for security of Europe is NATO and EU.

Russia represents a real threat to NATO's security.

I think it is important to note that NATO continues to enjoy significant support among the American people.

I joined with over 30 of my former government colleagues, including by colleague to the right, to sign an open letter to the Obama administration and the U.S. Senate to ratify Montenegro's accession protocol as quickly as possible, ideally…

NATO is extremely important but it is an alliance, and if it does not act as an alliance, if there is not a shared commitment, then it is not as strong as it needs to be.

When you look at Russia's activities of aggression in Ukraine, in Moldova, Georgia, they are intentionally causing an unrest supported by military that causes our NATO allies to say, gee, are these countries ready for membership in NATO.

I find it to be highly offensive.

It is fair to ask if NATO allies will not step up now, given all the threats that they face, when will they.

NATO has challenges. It has challenges in dealing with Russia's aggression.

I would like greater explanation as to whether we really have unity.

I thank you for this hearing.

Absolutely they are achievable goals.

Of course, what the law envisions this review to be done is to determine, first and foremost, what the health standards should be to protect the public health of our children and our families and our population; and then, second, it needs…

I take this time to continue the discussion as to the tragedy that occurred on June 12 in Orlando, FL. The shooting occurred at a popular LGBT club, Pulse. The club owner, Barbara Poma, lost her brother to the AIDS epidemic. The club was…

California is usually used as the example of the State where the challenges are the greatest.

today I submit a resolution to mark World Refugee Day, June 20, and to address the unprecedented humanitarian crisis of millions of men, women, and children who are forced to flee from their homes due to conflict, violence, persecution, or…

I think you are suggesting that the source, China, is one of the largest sources that is coming into the United States.

the fentanyl issue has been highlighted as the growing problem, and where we get most of our overdose fatalities.

through the Chair, I would like to inquire of my friend from Connecticut with regard to the relationship between the tragedies we have seen far too often in this country--most recently in Orlando but, as Senator Murphy and Senator…

We now need to see how we can deal with a more holistic approach on drugs coming into America.

the overwhelming majority of fentanyl that is consumed in the United States of America... is produced in China.

the corruption literally is corruption of individuals.

I have been throughout my State, and I have seen the impact of heroin addictions in Maryland.

Just so I understand, you are confident that the leadership in Mexico fully understands this and is working with us in order to root out these criminal elements within Mexico?