The coup carried out by the Burmese military has sparked widespread civilian outrage inside Burma, leading to sweeping peaceful protests and strikes.

I rise today to urge swift passage of the PPP Extension Act, which will extend the March 31 deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program 2 months, to May 31, and give the SBA an additional month, through June 30, to process any backlogged…

today I wish to commemorate Irish-American Heritage Month and the many contributions of Irish immigrants to the United States of America. The Irish have been a part of our country since its foundation. Donegal-born Richard Montgomery was…

I also believe that the international community, with leadership from the United States, must engage in a diplomatic offensive.

It is my hope that we can coalesce around further concrete actions the United States Government can take to help alleviate the suffering of the people of Burma.

We have so-called democratic states that have weakness in governance that we really need to work on.

I just want to congratulate the Committee leadership for forwarding legislation in the bipartisan manner the mission of our Committee for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.

we have a greater tradition of democratic governments. But we are very much compromised by systemic corruption that exists in so many countries.

I think your response underscores the importance to deal with corruption and transparency that you have talked about before.

I would just point out that when parliamentarians are involved, there is a much better chance that the policies adopted by the Organization will be implemented in their particular states.

There is a very troubling trend in our hemisphere, and that is corruption.

Well, thank you, Chairman and Ranking Member, for the bipartisan manner in which we are bringing forward very important legislation today.

The initiation of the trafficking commitments globally to fight, human trafficking, to deal with the Global Magnitsky statute, came out of the Parliamentary Assembly.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. vote on walsh nomination The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, all postcloture time has…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant bill clerk called the roll

today, I am introducing, along with Senator Wicker, a resolution that celebrates Romani American heritage. As a member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Special Representative on Anti-Semitism, Racism and…

Thank you very much. First, thanks for this hearing. It is very important.

This is actually going to help communities like mine and working people all across the country and all across the State of New Jersey really thrive and succeed.

We recognized that certain communities were not treated as well as we wanted them to.

Thank you, Chairman Cardin and Ranking Member Paul and members of the Committee for the opportunity to be here today.

We have taken action. Congress has passed legislation to impose certain sanctions against China as a result of these behaviors.

We have to diminish China's influence that they are trying to buy in otherwise democratic free countries.

Our industry is encouraged by your recognition that CDFIs are best positioned to drive PPP to businesses owned by people of color, businesses owned by women, and many underserved by the mainstream financial markets.

I think we need to do more work in that arena.

I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to finish my remarks before we vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.