in my capacity as chairman of the Helsinki Commission, I wish to draw attention to the fact that July 20 marked the 40th anniversary of the invasion of Cyprus by a Turkish army. Sadly, this year also marks more than 50 years since a…

Next week, between August 4 and August 6, the United States will welcome leaders from across the African Continent to Washington, DC. I first wish to acknowledge the work of our colleague Senator Coons, the chairman of the Subcommittee on…

I say to Senator Boxer, through the Chair, she is absolutely right. It is even worse than that, because the contractor could be using a subcontractor whose principal work may not even be directly related to the replacement. It would be…

I think it is important that a message be included in the meetings next week with African leaders that the Congress is very much engaged on strengthening the ties between Africa and the United States.

It passed anti-gay legislation that I think contradicts globally understood human rights.

Let me mention one of the major pluses of AGOA, and that is that it has helped women.

I think that it is clear that we want to get AGOA reauthorized.

I would urge you that, as we look at improving and strengthening AGOA, part of that should be higher expectations on the good governance issues and ways to monitor the progress that is being made in these countries in a more effective way.

first, I thank my colleague from Pennsylvania for his comments and the manner in which we are proceeding. I rise in strong opposition to the amendment offered by my friend from Pennsylvania, and for many reasons. First, let me compliment…

this issue was dealt with in MAP-21 in the committee. My friend from Pennsylvania talks about using regular order, and we did. We had a very serious debate and we had many different views and we compromised, and there is an expedited…

The security of Israel is not only tied to this nuclear agreement, but it is also tied to their horrific rain of rockets that are coming down on Israel today.

We have to use every tool that we can to deter them and to put a spotlight on the things that they are doing.

We will also put pressure on Iran when it is warranted, whether it is in relationship to the government's abysmal human rights record, its support for terrorism, its hostility toward Israel, or its detention of political prisoners.

November 24 would not be the end of this process.

If there is a failure here there will be tougher sanctions and tougher isolation, is absolutely accurate.

A bad agreement is worse than no agreement at all.

this past Friday, July 25, marked the 40th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation, LSC. In 1974, Congress enacted legislation with the signature of President Nixon that established LSC with bipartisan support. LSC is a private…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, all postcloture time has expired. Under the previous order, there will be 2…

in a few moments we are going to have the opportunity to vote on the confirmation of Pamela Harris for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. I am very proud to have joined Senator Mikulski in recommending to President Obama the appointment…

I think we got off to a rough start between Congress and the administration. It caused, I think, more division than perhaps was in the best interest of this country.

I ask unanimous consent that the time be yielded back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Pamela Harris, of Maryland, to…

shortly we will have the opportunity to vote on a cloture motion on Pamela Harris for confirmation to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which includes Maryland. I urge my colleagues not only to support the cloture motion…

What precautions have we taken with moderate Arab States and with our own support for the opposition in Syria...

If DI's share of payroll taxes had actually continued to rise as scheduled under law previous to 1983, we would not be having this conversation today.

how is the impasse in Syria, the failure to be able to have a workable plan in Syria, impacting stability in Iraq?