I ask unanimous consent that the preambles be agreed to and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

I think it is critically important that our values are maintained at this Summit and it will be tested in the ability to allow those voices to be heard.

I think that organization has been more effective in dealing with a lot of the issues comparable to what the OAS has done.

This is our neighborhood, and their leadership has been extraordinary.

Upholding the region's commitment to democracy is a key component of every Summit of the Americas.

it has to be under the values of our hemisphere, which are democratic states that respect human rights.

I can tell you, having parliamentarians' participation in an organization enhances its effectiveness.

I think that this should be a core part of that strategy--how to reinvigorate and renew not just the OAS, but all of the various institutions that comprise this system.

The United States is committed to advancing the goals and objectives of the OAS Legislative Engagement Act.

The United States is committed to working with our regional partners through the Summit Implementation Review Group.

The Biden administration has been engaging us on a regular basis on these foreign policy issues, something that was missing during the Trump administration.

yesterday, I was in Southern Maryland at the Thomas Johnson Bridge. This bridge was built in the 1970s. It connects St. Mary's County with Calvert County. There are critical facilities that are located in this region. I say that because…

Unless there is an understanding before the United States were to rejoin the JCPOA, I do not hold out much hope that we will have the unity that you are referring to.

If we were to rejoin the JCPOA and we do not have specific commitments from our European allies in regards to these other issues, I am very dubious as to whether we will see the follow through by our European allies.

I think most people might be surprised to learn that one of the major sources for pollution in the Chesapeake Bay are airborne.

I certainly want us to use innovation and everything we can to reduce pollutants in our air for many reasons.

I thought that was a terrible decision with Iran in compliance, the withdrawal.

Can I have your assurance that in developing this updated rule the stakeholders will have an open process for their concerns to be listened to?

I have seen firsthand the innovation that they are doing, which is very gratifying and very helpful in regard to our overall strategy to deal with pollutants and climate change.

I take this time to review with my colleagues S. 4008, the Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022-- legislation that Senator Schumer has set up for action tomorrow. I want to start by saying that this bill--and the underlining bill that…

I would hope that the Administration... see whether we can't get that to the finish line.

I rise today in recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This annual recognition offers the opportunity to celebrate the unique impact the Asian American and Pacific Islander community has made and continues to make in the…

I first want to thank you, though, for your leadership with the Chesapeake WILD Program.

I can't thank you enough for your leadership on the Neotropical Bird Program.