Kay Hagan: “I want to thank all three witnesses for your service to our country.”

I was necessarily absent from the Senate on July 31, 2014. I missed rollcall votes in relation to the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to S. 2648, the motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to H.R. 3230, adoption of the…

While a strong moderate military force is essential, I do believe success on the battlefield can only set the condition for the political solution in Syria.

I think that's very important, because it certainly would degrade their capability.

I ask unanimous consent that if cloture is invoked on either the Bay or LaFleur nomination the confirmation vote or votes occur at 3:15 p.m. with all other provisions of the previous order remaining in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is…