And the question focusing on my migration, how could that best be used in order...

I think we are trying to do that at the Federal executive level.

I could not agree with you, and Senator Menendez, and Senator Cardin in terms of democracy and human rights.

last night was a historic moment in the Senate. After years and years of negotiations and collaboration, after working with stakeholders across the country, we made tremendous progress toward historic, bipartisan environmental reform. The…

I couldn't agree with Chairman Inhofe more. I know he knew Senator Lautenberg very well and worked with him on the committee and off the committee on a variety of issues. He was very committed to his grandchildren. As Senator Inhofe knows…

the administration remains committed to a stable and secure Afghanistan, and we remain convinced that a negotiated settlement between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban is the surest way to end the conflict.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess until 2:15 p.m. There being no objection, the Senate, at 12:19 p.m., recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the Presiding Officer (Mr. Portman). The…

I rise to urge consideration of the President's nominee for Ambassador to Mexico. I do so for two simple reasons: One, this is a critical position, vacant since July, and, two, Roberta Jacobson is highly qualified for this position. Her…

I wish to first say to Senator Cardin, who led our delegation--Senator Cardin is the ranking member on the Foreign Relations Committee. Foreign relations has a lot to do with this issue. He showed great leadership, and I believe he is…

This year is almost over. It will likely be the warmest year on record, and the current record holder, last year, 2014.

And quite clearly, this hearing was called to inject controversy and skepticism into the issue of climate science and research, to cast doubt on the work of many scientists.

no family should lose a loved one to a drunk driver. But, sadly, so many families do--every day, every month, every year. It happens in my State. It happens all across our Nation. It is tragic, it is senseless, and it must stop. Last…