Our alliances with Japan and the ROK are rooted in shared strategic interests in the Asia-Pacific region and around the world.

I sensed a real interest in trying to move forward. But, since that time, just the reverse has taken place.

If Russia's activities in Ukraine go unchallenged, does this raise the concern that China could use that as an example for its own military actions?

Right now, the pivot is being looked at again, because, candidly, it cannot happen.

Another reason why how Ukraine is ultimately resolved is so important.

We want to see good relations with all the countries in that region of the world.

There is no dispute that Crimea is Ukrainian territory, yet Russia is using its military there.

I take this time to share with my colleagues the tragic events that unfolded these past few weeks in the Ukraine. Ukraine is an incredibly important country. The recent events are tragic, the result of a corrupt government and loss of…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Ukraine

today I would like to draw attention to a disturbing trend impacting the work of journalists in China. On January 30, 2014, New York Times reporter Austin Ramzy was forced to leave China due to processing delays for his press credentials…

The automatic enrollment feature where you have to opt out has also been effective.

My colleague, Senator Harkin, has proposed a way to do this, his USA Retirement Accounts. It is legislation, I believe, with great merit.

the risk of an insecure retirement is especially acute for women, for minorities, and for lower-income Americans.

The President's decision to withdraw what I believe is the ill-conceived policy of chained CPI should put an end to treating Social Security as another trading piece in budget negotiations.

The proposal from Treasury to introduce the myRA program is a step in the right direction.

The Saver's Credit has worked. Millions of Americans today have retirement accounts who would not have retirement accounts but for the Saver's Credit.

What we need to do, in our mind, or things that we should be looking at, are strengthening Social Security, as has been said, expanding access to low-cost and quality plans, such as the myRA.

We have to, first, protect Social Security, make sure it is strong and remains strong.

The Saver's Credit is a very valuable tool. Six million workers today are getting a benefit.

as we speak, the 22nd Winter Olympics are well under way in Sochi, Russia. Let me first congratulate the organizers on a fantastic opening ceremony. It really was something to see the depth and breadth of Russia's rich history and culture…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Willard Hackerman

I think it is critically important that we do a long-term surface transportation reauthorization, to give predictability to our transportation program in this Country.

there is an epitaph on the wall above where Sir Christopher Wren--one of England's greatest architects--is buried. The epitaph reads in part: Here . . . lies . . . Christopher Wren, who lived beyond ninety years, not for his own profit but…

I have been disappointed by the results on loans being made to small businesses.

I want to just join in recognizing your extraordinary leadership as the chair of this Committee.