I am hopeful that the Congress will take up S. 1038, the End Racial Profiling Act.

I would urge the Committee to favorably recommend his confirmation to the U.S. Senate.

I could not be more proud to be here on behalf of Judge Wilkins.

one week from today--July 4th--we will celebrate our Nation's 237th birthday. In 1776, our forefathers issued the Declaration of Independence announcing that the 13 Colonies were free from British rule, initiating the most successful…

I rise today in recognition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender, LGBT, Pride Month. This June we recognize the efforts of millions of Americans who have fought to extend liberty and justice to all, regardless of sexual orientation…

last week I was honored to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, PEPFAR, along with Secretary of State John Kerry; Global Aids Coordinator, Ambassador Eric Goosby; Senator Mike Enzi; Namibian…

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 25, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Subcommittee on Energy

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 25, 2013, at 10 a.m., in room SD-215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled ``Program…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 25, 2013, at 3 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Health, Education…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet, during the session of the Senate, to conduct a hearing entitled ``Building a Foundation of Fairness: 75 Years of the federal…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 25, 2013, at 10 a.m., in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

Now, as you know, I represent Maryland. CMS is located in Maryland. So, if we are talking about doubling the size of CMS, it might be good for my State.

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Energy of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 25, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. in room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Emergency Management, Intergovernmental Relations, and the District of Columbia of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 25, 2013, at 10 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``Private Student Loans: Regulatory…

yesterday was good news. It was good news for the eventual passage of S. 744, the comprehensive immigration reform bill. It is good news the Senate is on the verge of being able to pass this legislation because 11 million people who live…

I ask unanimous consent that during the quorum call the time be equally charged to the majority and to the Republicans. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

let me thank Senator Merkley for his statement but more importantly for what he has done to elevate the discussion in the Senate on the need to deal with our environment, to deal with energy, to deal with climate change. He has been one of…

Before my friend from Illinois leaves the floor, I wish to congratulate him on his incredible leadership on the immigration bill. The Senator from Illinois brought many issues to the compromise that was reached, but I particularly wish to…

I rise today to mark the 12th World Refugee Day, a day we honor the courage, strength, and determination of those who are forced to flee their homes under threat of persecution, conflict, and violence. Our nation's role as a safe haven for…

As you note, Ukraine was designated a Priority Foreign Country for failing to provide adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights (IPR).

I rise today as an original co-sponsor of Senator Levin's resolution celebrating the 148th anniversary of Juneteenth, the oldest commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in…

tomorrow--June 14--marks the Army's 238th birthday. For 238 years, the Nation has entrusted the Army with preserving its peace and freedom, and defending its democracy. Since its beginnings as the Continental Army during our Revolutionary…

I take this time to speak in strong support of the immigration bill currently on the floor of the Senate. First and foremost, we need an immigration system that is fair. We are a nation of immigrants. My grandparents came to this country…

this past weekend President Obama met with President Xi of China in California for a summit meeting between the two leaders. It was an opportunity for a personal relationship between the leader of China and the leader of the United States…