I would hope that we would have a more definitive response, considering where we are at this moment in history with Mr. Putin violating every international norm in his campaign in Ukraine, and China on Mr. Putin's side.

Since the invasion in Ukraine, China has been on the wrong side of history.

When we saw the image of President Xi with President Putin at the Olympics, that should have had a powerful message about China's priorities, where Mr. Putin at that time had already planned the invasion into Ukraine.

It seems to me all of us have to recognize that this is a moment in history to decide on what side you are going to stand on, on good or evil, and China has made that decision and we should capitalize on that.

It would seem to me we need a much more aggressive policy wrapped in our values to make it clear it is time to make decisions on what side of values you are going to stand on.

Yes, we have countries in our hemisphere that are problematic as it relates to values and democracy, such as Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua, but we pride ourselves in our hemisphere of countries that pride on being democratic and…

we are at a critical point in our battle against COVID-19. While we are still losing Americans to the virus, we have reached a stage where most of us are able to resume many of the daily activities we used to regard as normal. But our…

this March, as we mark National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we must remember those we have lost to colorectal cancer, acknowledge the progress we have made to date to reduce colorectal cancer cases, and renew our commitment to…

We have a challenge because they have to be reauthorized, so we have a time problem getting that done.

The Small Business Committee will come to order.

The supply chain challenges could be eased considerably if we had domestic source, and manufacturing is a good example.

I was very pleased to hear President Biden announce during the State of the Union that rebuilding America's domestic production capacity is central to his Administration's plan to fight inflation and reduce our reliance on foreign supply…

I reserve the right to object in regard to the Senator from Kentucky's request. Mr. President, first, let me just correct some of the statements that were made. This bill went through the committee. It was voted on in the committee…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session and vote on the confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 683, the nomination of Julie Rubin, under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the…

reserving the right to object to the request from the Senator from Idaho, it is my understanding that the Senator's modification would not include provisions that were included in the House-passed legislation that modifies the global…

let me thank the chairman on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for his incredible leadership on this issue and so many others. I want to point out that our committee has already approved this language. This is already approved. This…

I think that is a very important point about the pricing is not based upon the production here in the United States on oil and gas.

I think one of the points that you raised that we should be looking at is the efficiency factor of clean energy, that it is more economical and less costly and less subject to change based upon global conditions.

before I start my remarks in regard to the 2-year anniversary of the CARES Act, I just want to compliment my colleague from Maryland on his statements in regard to Mr. Putin's aggression in Ukraine. Everything he said I totally concur…

We recognize that clean energy is vitally important for us to meet our goals in regard to the climate agenda.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Cloture Motion Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture motion, which…

Even after the 2021 coup the Administration continued to pursue a security assistance relationship with Chad. As I noted in a March 18th letter to Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Molly Phee, I have serious concerns about this…

I rise today in support of the confirmation of Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Julie Rubin to be a U.S. district judge for the District of Maryland. I recommended Judge Rubin, along with Senator Van Hollen, to President Biden, and we…

First, I would ask consent that I be able to complete my brief remarks before the vote starts. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

The Clean Water State Revolving Fund formula that was developed in 1987, no one knows exactly why that formula was created the way it was.