Mr. President, I want to take a moment to join in the celebration of National Library Week. This year's theme, ``Libraries = Strong Communities,'' is fitting. Every day, our libraries help make our communities stronger and more vibrant, as…

Mr. President, today is National Service Recognition Day, when we take a moment to honor AmeriCorps and Senior Corps members for the many contributions they make in communities across the nation. As Americans, we take inspiration from…

Mr. President, we know that the quality of teachers and principals are two of the most important in-school factors related to student achievement. Yet the pipeline into the profession is in disrepair. A report from the American Association…

Mr. President, we all recognize that a postsecondary education is required for most family-sustaining, middle-class jobs, and that an educated workforce is essential to a modern, productive economy. A report by the Georgetown University…

Mr. President, let me commend Senator Whitehouse for his consistent efforts to illuminate and discuss the problem of climate change, which affects not just the United States but the entire world. It is a pleasure to join him and once again…

Madam President, I come to the floor today to plead on behalf of Liberians who face the immediate threat of deportation from the only home many of them have known. I have come to the floor many times over the last two decades to highlight…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Declaration of National Emergency

Mr. President, I rise to support the joint resolution of disapproval and to urge my colleagues to do so as well. Let's be clear, there is no national security emergency at the southwestern border. The President and his administration…

Mr. President, I would like to discuss the situation in Yemen and express my continued support for the resolution that is currently before us. The conflict in Yemen is approaching its 4th year and has resulted in the most severe…

I seek the Republican response time. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.

I would like to start by thanking my colleague, Mr. Suozzi from New York, as well as our Republican colleague, Mr. Fitzpatrick, who led the charge on this amendment process in this amendment before you. I would also take a moment to thank…

I have no other speakers and am prepared to close. Mr. Chairman, as we wrap up the debate on this amendment, I hope we have demonstrated that there is common ground to be found in this Chamber. I would like to take a moment to thank…