It is so difficult for us to deal with critical foreign policy issues... when you do not have a confirmed representative.

I think there are a number of concerns about what is happening inside Kiev.

We have NATO allies that have done things that are inconsistent with the commitments to good governments and democracy.

I agree with that, and I think moving towards Phase III is much more of a challenge, so it does require some additional attention as to how we can make that easier for the smaller tech companies.

The set-asides in the SBIR program are critically important.

I hope that our committee can take up commonsense, bipartisan proposals to address them.

I take this time to urge my colleagues to oppose the joint resolution that we will be voting on shortly, to support the Clean Water Act, and to support the clean water rule. I was listening to my colleagues. First, let me say that the…

I take this time as a Senator from Maryland, as well as the ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to talk about the bill we voted on earlier today-- on the motion to proceed to the so-called SAFE Act dealing with…

I think Vice President Biden has done an incredible service to the people of the Northern Triangle.

I think we should revoke their visas if we find them to be--you know, having abused human rights.

I must say, though, and all due respect, Mr. Chairman, that our policies with Mexico would be much more effective if we could confirm our ambassador, Roberta Jacobson.

We cannot ignore the looming challenges surrounding Sunday's elections in Haiti.

I think now is the time to really go to them and say together can we not stand up for democracy in Venezuela.

I could not agree with you more. And I must tell you, I think, you know, we do travel whenever we can because it is useful.

Thank you very much for your service and all your hard work to ensure the success of the Affordable Care Act.

It is a humanitarian crisis, and we have to be engaged.

I think we have to follow what Senator Menendez talked about in terms of speaking out for human rights and democracy.

I support the $750 million program.

I do not know whether our ultimate policy is for a prosperous, safe, democratic country for its people, or our concern that--of the migration of people from the Northern Triangle to the United States, which I think is misguided that part…

U.S. engagement on a bipartisan basis... truly achieved a miracle turnaround there.

I think we can be very assertive in certain situations, whether it be corruption or otherwise, and I think we should do that.

These children need to be understood because they--if they are forced to leave our country, their fate is very much in doubt.

I offer Cardin Amendment No. 2, which is the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation reauthorization.

If this amendment is on the bill, if it gets on the floor, it will probably be the centerpiece of the discussion, not the sportsmen's package.

I think, at a minimum, we have to be able to allow the agency that has the responsibility here to be able to do its public service.