Any upgrade at this juncture would thus be a hollow victory of form over substance.

I took to heart what Secretary Kerry said when he released the report. He said, we have to be true to the principle that although money may be used for many things, we must never ever allow a price tag to be attached to the heart and soul…

Malaysia got what they wanted. They got to Tier 2, which just happens to allow them to continue TPP negotiations.

It seems to me that it at least confidentially should be transmitted to Congress to understand the deliberations that took place.

My interest as a United States Senator is to protect the integrity of the Trafficking in Persons Report.

I believe that the chances that we would be down the road to war would go up exponentially.

I think that is a binary statement.

I think there is real doubt that Iran believes that a credible military threat of force is on the table.

Either sanctions work or they do not. Either they are a deterrent or they are not.

My point, Mr. Chairman, is as we are calculating here, the sense of instantaneousness, there are going to be months involved under any circumstances.

energy independence for America suggests that we are using our natural resources, particularly those on Federal lands and waters, to benefit America.

Producing quality petroleum products and raw materials in America enhances our national energy and economic security.