today I would like to honor the life of U.S. Marine Corps First Sergeant David H. Quinn of Temple, NH. In 1941, First Sergeant Quinn enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He would train at Parris Island, SC, and Quantico, VA, before…

I am pleased, though, that a Federal court just last month ordered the Trump administration to stop blocking young immigrant women in Federal custody from getting abortions.

To have a senior political appointee directly, personally intervening and trying to block young women from their constitutionally protected health care and privacy is wrong.

As a former Governor, that is really concerning to me.

It seems like a fairly straightforward task to notify the States and localities when these children are placed.

I rise today to oppose the nomination of Stuart Kyle Duncan to serve on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Our Founders established our court system as an independent arbiter that would protect the rights of every American and ensure…

I agree, and I also think, obviously, when a whole subset of a potential workforce don't feel welcome at a place or aren't recruited and encouraged, we're leaving some great talent on the sidelines.

I believe that you all should be doing everything you can to recruit students from a broader and more representative pool of applicants.

Thank you very much, Senator Peters.

I do think it is the bedrock of our democracy, and I think we have to take it incredibly seriously.

You are world-class athletes, you're heroes, and you're survivors, and your bravery here today to share your stories deserves our gratitude and respect.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chair, and for your courtesy, Ranking Member Blumenthal.