I am pleased to rise in support of the nomination of Rex Tillerson to serve as our next Secretary of State. The proceedings in the Foreign Relations Committee for his nomination were fair, exhaustive, and in the best traditions of our…

The threat posed by North Korea has only grown more alarming.

The North Korean threat is one of the most urgent security challenges facing the United States.

I 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 legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas…

I am going to speak only for a few minutes so that we can have the vote occur at 5:30, on time. I wanted to say that I am pleased to be here to support Governor Nikki Haley as our Ambassador to the United Nations. The United Nations is at…

I think there is actually a large group of people here that realize the immorality of that.

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 United States has a profound moral obligation to lead on these issues.

I think that Secretary-General Guterres represents a strong leader who takes this position with a stronger background than any previous Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Our national security is strengthened when we are at the table at the United Nations.

I want to thank you for coming by the office. I look forward to working with you as you ascend to this very important position.

I withdraw the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment is withdrawn. The Senator from Wyoming. Amendments Nos. 181 and 179 En Bloc