I want to echo the chairman's remarks about Venezuela.

History has proven unequivocally that countries who share our values of human rights, democratic governance, fundamental freedoms, make more stable countries.

One of the hallmarks of my career has been human rights and democracy globally.

To me, it's a dereliction of duty. What was this president doing? Well, he was playing a lot of golf this summer.

This administration has seemed to indicate that human rights will not remain a priority for the United States, in Bahrain in particular.

I came to the floor for a different purpose, but I do want to say to my friend and colleague from West Virginia and to those he is fighting for, Senator Manchin has been at this in the most constructive way possible, trying to prick the…

it is my understanding that I was going to go next. But my distinguished colleague from West Virginia has important visitors--miners, who help fuel our country. So I ask unanimous consent that after he is recognized, I be recognized…

I rise to voice my support of the extension of the Iran Sanctions Act, which I believe we must treat as just one step in our continued efforts to counter Iran's destabilizing and nefarious actions throughout the world. This bill merely…

We do have to realize that this is a war, that it is generational, and that you do have to employ all elements of national and international power.

But if we do not start down that journey--I admit that it is long. But if we do not start down that journey, then we are destined to ultimately live with the consequences.

By the end of last year, more than 31,000 people from at least 86 countries have migrated to ISIL-controlled lands, testifying to the global appeal of their extremist ideology.

Several years ago I made a speech, well before this time, that if we did not listen to the Arab street, we would live with the consequences of it.