I thank the Senator from New Jersey and our distinguished ranking member for his question and for working with me to pass this important legislation. ____________________

I wish to speak on S. 1862, the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2017.

I appreciate the Senator's question and his partnership with me on this legislation to advance the fight against modern-day slavery. Our bill and the underlying Trafficking Victims Protection Act are designed to eliminate forced labor…

it is an honor to be here with Pastor Louie Giglio, from Atlanta, who pastors the Passion Church there. I think everyone in this body knows Congress led on an issue to end modern slavery around the world. That was something that passed…

I don't know what presentation he's seen. I don't. But -- I don't know. All I know is, you know, I know they have access to the same intelligence I have. ... And there's no question in my mind that the crown prince ordered this and…

What I do know is that... the CIA director came in and with some analysts and gave the most precise presentation I've ever heard in 12 years.

A jury who heard what he heard today would convict Mohammed bin Salman in his words within 30 minutes.

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…

out of respect for Senator Inhofe and a personal issue he has to deal with, we would hope to be able to vote early. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time is yielded back. The question is on agreeing to the motion to discharge.

for the Committee on Foreign Relations I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that…

I rise to speak on the issue before us. On every occasion, I too have done what is necessary to keep us from alienating our ally Saudi Arabia. I think I was the last man standing, during the Obama administration, in my trying to make sure…

I know Senator Inhofe is trying to get to fly home. Do we know the order here? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is no consent request setting up an order.

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…

We will both speak very briefly. Why don't you go ahead, and then I will go. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Jersey.

Thanks to the leadership of Chairman Corker and the support of the members of this Committee...

I am proud that Senator Menendez and I worked to pass legislation with the entire committee, establishing the global fund to end modern slavery.

We are hopeful that what we have done will make a big difference in the lives of so many people who suffer in bondage throughout the world.

I rise today to speak in support of Stephen Vaden to be the next General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. I know this is a position that you care about deeply as the Presiding Officer. Having been brought up and worked on a…

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…

He took our nation to a very low level in the wake of the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

I want to thank the ranking member for his comments, his friendship, and welcome him back. I look forward to his leadership on foreign policy issues for many years. I share his views. I have concerns about the trajectory that Saudi Arabia…

I move to table the motion to discharge S.J. Res. 65 and ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant…

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…

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…

After learning the allegation, chairman @chuckgrassley took immediate action to ensure both Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh have the opportunity to be heard in public or private. Republicans extended a hand in good faith. If we don't hear…