The government actively represses dissent. A leading Venezuelan human rights group lists 117 people jailed for political reasons.

It is worth commending the work the Iraqi security forces and the Kurdish Peshmerga have done in Iraq.

I think it is quite clear that ISIS will soon lose all of its territory in Iraq.

There is reason for a degree of optimism in Iraq.

Senator Corker introduced bipartisan legislation designed to bring much-needed resources to this global fight.

The End Modern Slavery Initiative Act, championed by Chairman Corker and this Committee, shows how the US government can be a leader on this issue.

Thank you to Chairman Corker for your leadership in this endeavor, and to Senator Cardin, your leadership has been extraordinary.

The End Modern Slavery Initiative Act of 2015 was critically important legislation seeking to leverage foreign aid.

the stark reality of modern slavery is unconscionable, and it demands that we make a commitment to end it for good.

I do want to thank you for allowing that to happen, hoping it will continue as we return to more normal circumstances.

The international community did not show enough resolve in support of Ukraine. That left a void where Russia was free to interfere.

I criticized the previous administration for a glaring disparity between their anti-ISIS efforts and their diplomatic efforts.

I do think that President Trump is inheriting a functioning coalition that has avoided blowups in Iraq.

One decision they must make is who to involve in the military campaign.

It requires us recognizing Iran as a problem.

The fight in Iraq appears to remain on course, but huge questions remain about the future of American influence.

I think it is a good time for us to take a look at what has been accomplished.

Iran is probably the most important player in Iraq.

Unfortunately, in Syria, the problem has only gotten harder with time.

It was not just that their military actions were imprecise and targeted civilians.

Last month, President Trump asked for a new plan to defeat ISIS.

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

the Committee on Foreign Relations has adopted rules governing its procedures for the 115th Congress. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, on behalf of myself and Senator Cardin, I ask unanimous consent…

Under Reagan, no doubt, the 1986 law is one we all look at and certainly admire the economy that took place under Reagan.

Somebody in the administration either yesterday or the day before said that the President's tax reform plan will be offset on a static basis every year of the budget window.