I come to this side of the aisle as a proud Republican but, most importantly, as a proud American. Today, we saw an assault on our democracy. I love this institution. I love the United States Congress, and I love the United States of…

I encourage my colleagues to always search their conscience and their souls. I respect my Republican colleagues and my Democratic colleagues, but today, let us pause and remember what happened here today. Let us pause that our tenure in…

As a proud Republican, I rise in opposition to the objection to the electorate. The SPEAKER. The gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.

Mr. President, let me first begin by commending the chairman for his extraordinary efforts. He led this process, let there be no mistake about it. He rose to the challenges. This is the most challenging NDAA for so many different…

Mr. President, this legislation is central to the national security of the United States and to the welfare of the troops and their families who defend us every day. I would urge all my colleagues to vote to override the veto. I want to…

Mr. President, I would like to rise and discuss the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. First, I would like to salute the chairman. He has done an extraordinary job. We have both served on the committee for many years, and…

Mr. President, as many of my colleagues know, the transition from deployment to civilian life is frequently difficult. Vet Centers, created in the wake of the Vietnam War, are community- based centers that were designed to provide critical…

Mr. President, today I pay tribute to the life and contributions of a prominent Rhode Islander, Sergei Khruschev. You may recognize his last name. His father, Nikita Khruschev, came to power after the death of Joseph Stalin and led the…

Madam President, I want to take some time to thank and commend my colleagues who are departing the Senate. All of these Members have devoted themselves to serving the Nation and serving their States. We are all better off for their…

Let me commend the chairman. I don't think we would be here without Chairman Inhofe's leadership. I have never seen anyone work so diligently and so constructively. We want to thank the staff. They do a remarkable amount of work. Also, we…

The last word will be very brief if I am recognized, Mr. President. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island. ____________________

Mr. President, I also want to thank the chairman for his extraordinary leadership in getting us to this point. For 59 years straight we have passed the National Defense Authorization Act, and I think, honestly, without the chairman's…