And I certainly will be talking to you about Baltimore City and its economic development future.

Well, Mr. Chairman, I want to thank you, and I want to thank Senator Boxer for the manner in which you have always worked together on the WRDA bill.

We have to do something about the water infrastructure in America.

The fundamental problem we have is that we are not competitive, and there is no reason why we should not be competitive.

Thank you for your testimony. I do know that this committee wants to do something about it, and we are going to try to find a way to make that a reality.

the water infrastructure of America is in crisis.

there is bipartisan interest in all these issues.

today I wish to speak about the European Union, to both recognize the peace and prosperity that it has brought to Europe for more than 75 years and the unprecedented challenges confronting the union today. The Senate Foreign Relations…

let me now bring to the Chair's attention John Estrada to be our Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago. John Estrada has been waiting for confirmation on floor of the Senate for 217 days. The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean…

I take this time as the ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to bring to the attention of my colleagues the number of nominees in important foreign policy areas that have been acted on by the Senate Foreign Relations…

Senator Corker and I are submitting a resolution today that urges all nations to contribute in order to address the humanitarian crisis in Syria. On February 4, in London, the British, German, Kuwaiti, and Norwegian governments will join…

I acknowledge that Senator Klobuchar is on the floor. I know she has nominations that she wants to bring to the attention of our colleagues. I thank Senator Klobuchar for being on the floor. She has been very much involved in our nominees…

I rise today in support of the effort by Senator Stabenow and Senator Peters to amend S. 2012 for Federal response to the ongoing crisis in Flint, MI. We know about the lead in the water supply, the fact that it was known, and the fact…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Requests--Executive Calendar

Many believe that the Maidan was all about people wanting an honest government.

Clearly, Russia's engagement in Ukraine is the driving force for the instability.

the American people understand the importance of the work that you are doing.

It is difficult to repair the damage once it is done, and I would like you to comment about that.

I must tell you, we have been having long weekends that we could have used for nominations.

And we both agree that we need a unified, stable, strong EU--that is important to the United States--an EU that can speak out and take action on our common values of democracy, rule of law, respect for human rights, economic prosperity…

I would hope that all Members of Congress want clean air and clean water, but we are judged by our actions, not by our words.

A child who has suffered from lead poisoning as a result of not having safe drinking water, that child will not reach his or her full potential, and it is tragic for the individual, and it is tragic for our economy.

In the 111th Congress, Senator Alexander and I introduced the Appalachia Restoration Act. It was an effort to get a real handle on mountaintop removal, recognizing the devastating impact that mountaintop removal coal operations have on our…

the days of line mining are over. We need to put an end to that.

The United States Must Support the EU in These Trying Times.