on this Veterans Day, I want to express my profound admiration for the unwavering service and sacrifices of our veterans. Their commitment to our Nation, its people, and the values we hold dear transcends generations. Democracy requires…

Ukraine is fighting for freedom and the right to choose their own destiny through democratically-elected institutions.

on October 7, Hamas brutally assaulted Israel, killing over 1,000 people--Israelis--and taking 240 hostages. On October 22, I was in Israel with 10 Senators--5 Democrats, 5 Republicans. We were there to see firsthand what Hamas had done…

Although the headlines may be focused elsewhere, brave determined Ukrainians are still battling to defend their homeland against Russian troops.

Putin must not succeed. We must continue to support the people of Ukraine in their fight to thrive as a free, secure, independent country, a democracy rooted in the rule of law and a place where all have dignity, human rights, and the…

reserving the right to object, as the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I have come to the floor to speak about Hamas's attack on Israel. I joined with Senator Reed--10 Senators, 5 Democrats and 5 Republicans--to visit…

Russia is not only fighting to erase the Ukraine nation as we know it. If Putin succeeds, he will be turning back the clock on international law around the world.

I rise today to express my support for Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, whom President Biden nominated to serve as the next Director of the National Institutes of Health--NIH. As current director of the National Cancer Institute--NCI--and 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…

a little over a week ago, I was in Israel with 10 U.S. Senators meeting with the Israeli leadership. I must tell you, they are very much looking forward to having a confirmed ambassador from the United States in Jerusalem to help in regard…

I oppose the Ernst telework amendment because, in general, it imposes an overly burdensome reporting requirement for Agencies--without providing additional resources--both because of the very short time allotted--30 days--and the vague…

for the information of the Senate, when the Senate resumes consideration of H.R. 4366, the following amendments are expected to be made pending, as provided under the order of October 24: Hawley No. 1200, Cruz No. 1296, Blackburn-Warner…

for the information of the Senate, Senators should expect four rollcall votes beginning at 2:30 p.m. today. I ask unanimous consent that the vote scheduled for 11:30 begin immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I come to the floor today in support of Jacob Lew to be our Ambassador to Israel. We will have a chance to vote on that in a few moments, first on cloture and then, hopefully, on the confirmation, with the cloture being imposed. The attack…

I rise today in support of the nomination of Matthew Maddox to be a U.S. district judge for the District of Maryland, and I urge my Senate colleagues to confirm his nomination. I joined with Senator Van Hollen to recommend Judge Maddox to…

I would ask consent that the vote scheduled for 5:30 p.m. start immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I would ask unanimous consent that there be 2 minutes of debate, equally divided, prior to each rollcall vote during the consideration of H.R. 4366. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I would ask consent that the vote scheduled for 11:30 begin immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Vote on Motion to Discharge

I, too, also oppose this motion for the reasons that Senator Risch outlined. Our presence there are not troops in hostility. To the contrary. We have been asked. Our African partners have asked for our support, and our European allies are…

I just want to correct the record. It is correct that they asked the French to leave, but they want America's presence there. They have not asked America and its troops to leave. That is why it is not hostilities. We are there at their…

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…

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…

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…

We need to do everything we can to provide the humanitarian assistance and safe harbor for those Palestinians who are trying to escape Hamas.