It is absolutely essential that, as we talk about arms sales that human rights be a component of those discussions.

We firmly oppose the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel.

We cannot allow an 18-week backlog in passport applications.

It was a very clear finding, so that was refreshing to see.

I helped persuade France to cancel a multi-billion dollar defense sale to Russia in the wake of the Crimea invasion.

anti-corruption would be a centerpiece of President Biden's foreign policy agenda.

not liking whom the voters choose to vote for in an election does not mean it is a fraudulent election. Enabling such talk and actively working to disseminate false information that cripples our government is in itself a fraud committed…

the end of a Congress is a bittersweet time. We reflect with pride on our accomplishments but have a sense of wistfulness with respect to the things we have been unable to do. We look forward to the holidays, spending more time with our…

The Commerce Committee substitute, as proposed, contains three provisions that are cause for concern for my colleague and me. I would yield to my colleague from Maryland, a distinguished member of the Appropriations Subcommittee that funds…

will the Senator from Washington and the Distinguished Ranking Democrat on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee yield for a colloquy on some issues related to the committee's substitute for S. 2800?

I thank the Senator for her assurances and ask her, knowing that the future of this bill's fate in this Congress is uncertain, if she will agree that she will work with my colleague from Maryland and me to fix these provisions to our…

Will the Senator from Washington confirm that it is not the committee's intention or desire to force NASA to establish a university affiliated research center or to see either sections 818 or section 819 enacted without sufficient peer…

today I introduced the Progressive Consumption Tax Act of 2020. We need a tax code that is fair for American families and for employers. We need a tax code that rethinks how our Nation collects the revenue that allows us to build our roads…

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

on behalf of Senator Van Hollen and myself, I want to thank our colleagues for their tribute to Senator Paul Sarbanes--Senator Stabenow and Senator Reed. I know that Senator Schumer and Senator Durbin have spoken on the floor. Many of us…

let me conclude by just quoting from Senator Sarbanes himself on the final speech that he gave when he left the Senate. He said: Throughout my years in public service, I have worked to the limits of my ability to provide the people of…

I just really want to thank Senator Udall for his commitment to public service. When I think of a person of his talent, his expertise, and his effectiveness, he has devoted his entire life to public service to make New Mexico better, to…

I take this time, along with my colleague from Maryland, Senator Chris Van Hollen--and I am also pleased that we are joined by Senator Stabenow and Senator Reed. We take this time, on a very sad note, to announce the death of Paul Spyros…

I now yield the floor in anticipation that my colleague from Maryland--the two of us have joined together to pay tribute to Senator Sarbanes--be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Maryland.

earlier today, Senator Wicker and I participated in a call with our colleagues from Europe in regard to their efforts to pass a Global Magnitsky statute. I mention that because this month represents the 11th year anniversary of the tragic…

I rise in opposition to the pending confirmation vote of Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whom we lost in September of this year…

once again, the Republican leadership is circumventing and abusing the rules of the U.S. Senate. In this Congress, this has happened over and over and over again--denying debate on the Senate floor, where we have the opportunity to offer…

today I mourn the loss of a tremendous champion for human rights and the State of Israel and one of my personal heroes and mentors, Ambassador Richard Schifter. Ambassador Schifter lived a truly remarkable life. After escaping…

Reserving the right to object, I want to thank my friend Senator Cramer for bringing attention to this issue. I think he knows that the PPP program was included in the CARES Act. I take great pride in working with Senator Rubio--Republican…

I wish to enter into a colloquy with Senators Moran and Tester, the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, to discuss H.R. 561, the Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act. H.R. 561 is…