I would just suggest we have a bipartisan proposal to do that, and we ought to move forward with it.

Do you pledge that the United States while you are Secretary of State would never recognize the annexation of Crimea?

I wish to talk tonight about the brave Ohioans who dedicate themselves every day to protecting all of the rest of us; that is, our first responders. This week is Ohio First Responders Week, a week of appreciation, the theme being…

I am encouraged to hear that. And as you know, we have made some progress recently getting some funds there.

Do you support the continuation of providing defensive lethal weapons to the Ukrainians so they can defend themselves?

I think that is a legitimate concern.

On another topic, Mr. President, today is a big day in the fight against sex trafficking. I just got back a couple of hours ago from a meeting at the White House where the President of the United States signed legislation that we have been…

I strongly urge my colleagues to join us in supporting this legislation. Most of you are cosponsors already. It strikes the right balance. It helps to allow victims to get the justice they deserve and, lastly, to hold these websites…

this is in relation to an amendment that has been offered by my colleague Mr. Wyden. It has to do with funding for the Department of Justice dealing with trafficking. I appreciate the intent behind it, but I will tell you, as one of the…

I thank Senator McCaskill. She is absolutely right. We are grateful to the entire Senate for jumping in on this because we would not have gotten to the bottom of this without our having gotten the Senate to decide for the first time in 21…

again, I thank my colleague from South Dakota, who has been at the forefront. Getting this bill through the Commerce Committee with a unanimous vote, frankly, exceeded expectations. Many on the outside thought this might be an opportunity…

I am pleased to be joined by my colleagues this morning in this Chamber as we begin the process of debating the amendments that are being offered and moving toward a final vote on this important legislation to deal with sex trafficking…