I think anything we can do to get more information out about the size of this phenomenon is really important.

The autocrats are learning from each other.

Certainly, anecdotally has--the impression is a massive increase and one of the top actors--the top actor, according to Freedom House, is China.

Certainly, anecdotally has--the impression is a massive increase and one of the top actors--the top actor, according to Freedom House, is China.

I think anything we can do to get more information out about the size of this phenomenon is really important.

The autocrats are learning from each other.

I think anything we can do to get more information out about the size of this phenomenon is really important.

Certainly, anecdotally has--the impression is a massive increase and one of the top actors--the top actor, according to Freedom House, is China.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and Mr. Abramowitz, thank you for the work of Freedom House.

reserving the right to object, our colleague from Kansas has come to the floor and asked for unanimous consent for a bill of some major significance. We have heard a lot of my colleagues explain why this Israel-only bill would be a…

I think this is one of the most important decisions we have faced in the time I have been in the Senate, probably the most important decision.

China will see us as weaker.

Putin is testing the world's resolve to defend the most basic principles, that sovereign nations cannot have their borders changed unilaterally.

China will see us as weaker.

I'm the son of a mechanic, and my father always said I sure am glad that I get to pay taxes...

I just think by going to the enforcement lever first, you're putting the cart before the horse.

the average time line has dropped to 18 months?

I never understood, like, if you are arguing that people disappear, why would you shut down a program that ensures 100 percent attendance at court hearings?

I think the sentiment would be universal that while we're paying our fair share, the wealthy need to pay their fair share too.

I think this is one of the most important decisions we have faced in the time I have been in the Senate, probably the most important decision.

I want to turn to you, Secretary Becerra, and just note that when I go to my town halls in Oregon, I have one in every county every year, every single town hall this year, child care comes up.

How close are we to actually honoring the Flores settlement so that no child is in CBP custody for more than 72 hours?

Colleagues across the aisle have proposed not enforcing the tax code with the richest Americans. They want to let them cheat.

Should we reject such a strategy from the House of Representatives?

I think the sentiment would be universal that while we're paying our fair share, the wealthy need to pay their fair share too.