Hegseth made a rookie mistake in Brussels and he’s walked back some of what he said but not that line.

I come to the floor to direct Members' attention to a very important article on the front page of yesterday's Wall Street Journal, February 10, 2025, by Thomas Grove. The headline states ``Be Cruel,'' how Russia tortured Ukrainians. This…

it starts out by saying that in the beginning of this war, which now has lasted almost 3 years, word came down from the leadership of Vladimir Putin's dictatorship in Russia to prisoners of war captured by the Russian soldiers, from Major…

the Committee on Armed Services has adopted rules governing its procedures for the 119th Congress. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, on behalf of myself and Ranking Member Reed, I ask unanimous…

I agree with my friend from Rhode Island, the distinguished ranking member on the committee, that this is something Senators need to think very carefully about. And I would remind my friend and my fellow Senators and my fellow Americans…

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 legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas…

in a few moments, the Senate will vote on the confirmation of our next CIA Director, and then immediately following there will be a vote on cloture on the nomination of Mr. Peter Brian Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee for…

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 legislative clerk called the roll. Mr. DURBIN: I announce that the Senator from…

It is critical to fill this very important post.

I rise tonight to make a simple but important point on behalf of the brave, freedom-loving citizens of the Republic of Georgia. It is time for the United States to stand alongside the brave nation of Georgia, the citizens of which went to…

I ask unanimous consent that Senator Reed, Senator Schumer, and I be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each prior to the scheduled rollcall vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

the Senate will soon consider the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025. The NDAA is among the most important bills Congress considers each year. It is a primary way of fulfilling our most solemn obligation: our…

I thank my colleagues. I will yield for a moment to my friend from Maryland and then I may say a word after that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The junior Senator from Maryland.

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment, where applicable, be agreed to; that the bills, as amended, where applicable, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motions to reconsider be…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the following bills en bloc: Calendar No. 588, S. 2620, Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act, and Calendar No. 636, S. 4994, Vicksburg National Military…

Reclaiming my time simply to say that I appreciate the cooperation of the Senator from Maryland, and I thank the Senate for giving unanimous consent to these two measures. S. 4994, the Vicksburg National Military Park Modification Act…

I am tempted to simply say: Amen and amen to yield back, but I didn't want this moment to pass without rising, on behalf of my wife Gayle and me, to say how much we have appreciated the friendship of Ben and Myrna Cardin and the leadership…

it is fitting that a daughter of Mississippi is presiding at this poignant moment for me and for my entire staff. I come to the floor today with a forced smile and a bittersweet message, a bit of official news I have not been eager to…

And -- well, I -- really, I normally don't discuss what we have talked about specifically, but you know, the allegation was made about him being intoxicated at several times. And so, the questions that every member will be asking him led…

I'm sure, I will see it.

I ask unanimous consent that the attached article entitled ``NATO at 75'' by Alan W. Dowd in the American Legion Magazine, be printed in the Congressional Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the…

I want to join my colleagues, both Democrat and Republican, in expressing regret that we don't have the important national security business of this Congress before the Senate right now. Clearly, it is important to do a nomination and a…

reclaiming my time, the distinguished chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has plenty to do to distract him from thinking of making remarks. I am delighted that he happened to be within the sound of my voice for this…

I simply rise to ask unanimous consent that Captain Edward Crossman be granted floor privileges until August 2, 2024. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I rise today to commend a great public servant, CAPT Eddie Crossman of the U.S. Navy, a friend, an outstanding sailor, and a dedicated patriot. This year, after nearly three decades of service, Captain Crossman is retiring from the Navy. I…