I share all of my colleagues' alarm regarding the illnesses that have impacted U.S. personnel both at home and abroad.

I want us to get to the bottom of these incidents as soon as possible and do whatever is necessary to make sure they do not continue to occur.

We are, through USAID, supporting Nicaraguan civil society, independent media, and human rights defenders.

we have been beating our heads against the wall for 60 years, not helping the human rights situation in Cuba.

In my view, this is an area where the U.S. might be able to actually heed the Cuban people's call.

The American Rescue Plan made a historic set of investments in education after what at times felt like insurmountable challenges and pressures on our school leaders, our teachers, our parents and above all our students.

when we refuse to fund our education system with the necessary investments and resources, we fail the children of this country

My colleagues across the aisle continue to insist the ARP's investment in our schools wasn't necessary, claiming we don't need more funding for schools because we have more than we can spend.

I am grateful that the Biden Administration has recognized the dire need for vaccines in Haiti and other countries.

Retirement security should be a right of every American.

I strongly believe that the Federal Government should not provide taxpayer money to employers who do not respect their workers or shift jobs around.

His case hits home because it's about our fundamental values on democracy and good government

We need him freed immediately and unconditionally.

We are your partners, and your courage is an inspiration to us.

I see you, I hear you. Your voice is incredibly powerful. Your story is so compelling. I believe you.

America's College Promise would provide what's called a first dollar benefit, meaning that benefits are not reduced when a student receives other financial aid like the Pell grant.

It is time to expand on that idea and bring America's infrastructure into the 21st century.

That is exactly what my BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act... will accomplish.

We must pass the EV Freedom Act, my bill to create a network of high-speed EV chargers throughout the National Highway System in 5 years.

I believe the EV Freedom Act is the policy to get us there.

This bill will create thousands of good-paying jobs, with robust Buy American and prevailing-wage requirements to protect hardworking Americans.

the Trump administration strategy toward Venezuela relied on maximum pressure betting that sanctions would lead to a quick transition to democracy.

Human Rights Watch reports that it has been a decade since Europe's top human rights court determined that pieces of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Constitution were discriminatory.

We have to support the right to vote for communities that have been disenfranchised.

When we pass this resolution today we will send a strong signal to the Burmese people that we are with you...