I think the legislation is correctly written today, which it emphasizes, gives priority to poor, developing, transitioning countries.

I just find it interesting that some of us consider a $2 trillion tax bill, unpaid for, largely focused on corporations as an entitlement, as well.

You have indicated an interest in pushing OPIC to do more deals in Latin America, something that I would like to see, as well.

we are about to vote on cloture on the nomination for Secretary of State. I, once again, just to summarize, express my opposition to Mike Pompeo serving as this Nation's top diplomat. As I said earlier this week in committee, I am…

in addition to the nomination of the Secretary of State, later today we are considering the nomination of Richard Grenell to be our Ambassador to Germany. I opposed Mr. Grenell's nomination in committee, and I will again oppose his…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sullivan). The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

I wish to call attention to what has been called the world's most neglected humanitarian crisis and call upon the administration to play an active leadership role in helping bring a sustainable peace to the Central African Republic, CAR…

I rise today to express my opposition to Mike Pompeo serving as the Nation's top diplomat. As I stated earlier this week in committee, I am generally disappointed to be casting a vote against a Secretary of State nominee. I believe the…

5 years ago today, the Rana Plaza building collapsed in Bangladesh, tragically killing more than 1,100 people and injuring thousands more. Rana Plaza, a bustling multistory commercial building in Dhaka, had housed several ready-made…

I rise to speak in opposition to the nomination of Kyle Duncan to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Duncan has spent large portions of his legal career seeking to suppress the rights of immigrants, minorities, women, and the LGBTQ…

the Trump tax bill will add nearly $2 trillion to the national debt over 10 years.

Look, the rising costs of health care, prescription drugs in particular, have squeezed middle-class families, forcing many to choose between their mortgage and their medicine.