We know that they are still seeking to become a nuclear weapons state, which would be a game-changer in the Middle East.

I think that is tremendously significant. It goes beyond the support for militants in Afghanistan, even beyond the much more proactive and hands-on support for plots directly targeting Americans in Iraq.

Let me compliment Senator Stabenow for her leadership as chair of the Agriculture Committee. I want the Senator to know I was on the phone yesterday with our soil conservation district managers talking about the provisions that are in the…

I have taken to the floor of the Senate on previous occasions to talk about our aging water infrastructure and the need for financing. I have talked about the State revolving funds, which are the principal funding sources for our local…

I think we should look at some of the suggestions that have been made, including elevating the presence within the State Department.

I wish to thank Senator Lautenberg. I was listening to Senator Mikulski and Senator Bingaman on their comments to try to bring some common sense to our election laws by basically disclosing who contributes to the political process. That is…

There is no question there is a huge amount of space here for significant global law enforcement coordination on this.

I think that countries know what they need to do in order to improve their standing.

But when we see the individual that is affected by it, it does motivate us to action.

We have a lot more that needs to be done.

I particularly want to thank Minh, Monica, and Jamm for being here.

I think more is expected of you and that you should be leading.

first, let me thank my colleague from Connecticut, Senator Blumenthal, for his comments. I must tell the Senator, listening to him account to the people in Connecticut, to the individuals who are struggling in this economy, I can tell the…

a year ago, I shared with my colleagues concerns I had about the trajectory of democracy in Hungary. Unfortunately, since then Hungary has moved ever farther away from a broad range of norms relating to democracy and the rule of law. On…

I share the concern of Chairman Boxer and Senator Lautenberg as to the urgency of this issue.

We have been talking about this for a long time. I would hope we could come up with a more consistent national strategy.

I think he is well suited for the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors at this critical time in the history of our Postal Service.

Mr. Chairman, first, thank you very much for allowing me to introduce a great Marylander, Steve Crawford.

This is not a problem that has been identified in one discipline.

I rise to bring attention to Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder that affects more than 200,000 Americans in the most severe form and as many as 3 million more who exhibit milder symptoms. Tourette syndrome or TS is characterized by…

First, Mr. President, I thank Senator Bennet for his comments as they relate to the Affordable Care Act. I appreciate very much the point the Senator made that what was passed by Congress and signed by President Obama was really an…

There is no question that lead affects the ability of children to develop to their full potential.

There are a lot of families that think they are safe, and they are not safe.

I rise today to recognize and commemorate Loyola University of Maryland's victory in the 2012 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship and to honor the players, coaches, and administrators who helped to secure Loyola's first Division I National…

I rise today on behalf of myself and Senators Kirk and Mikulski to introduce the Responding to Urgent needs of Survivors of the Holocaust Act or the RUSH Act. Our bill will provide needed protections for survivors of the Holocaust who…