Tom Udall: “it is an honor and pleasure to meet with all of you again.”

I very much appreciate the eloquent words of Senator Bennet of Colorado. Not only does Senator Bennet speak with eloquence, but he matches it with deeds and with action. He has a major piece of legislation before the Senate to try to…

The U.S. Government works with Costa Rica closely on a number of shared security concerns, including narcotics trafficking.

The advice and consent role of the United States Senate is one of the most important roles granted to Congress by the Constitution.

I ask unanimous consent that the following members of my staff--Ned Adriance, Lauren Arias, Clinton Cowan, Renee Gasper, Cara Gilbert, Annie Orloff, Leo Sheehan, and Lisa Van Theemsche--be given floor privileges for the remainder of the…