Reserving the right to object. Mr. President, we have been trying to get the Keystone Pipeline approved and on the President's desk since 2012. The leader on our side has been the Senator from North Dakota, Senator Hoeven. We have all…

what happened on November 4 was the beginning of an opportunity--an opportunity we have to work together to restore faith in our Democratic institutions, to restore strong growth to our economy, and to restore a sense of purpose and…

reserving the right to object, and I won't object, let me use this occasion to say to the chairman of the Judiciary Committee how much I appreciate his leadership and cooperation. Obviously, Senator McConnell, Senator Leahy, and I are all…

today I would like to pay tribute to a great American veteran, businessman, and leader, MG Josue Robles, Retired, or, as he prefers to be called, Joe. Joe is stepping down at the end of this year as the CEO and president of USAA, a great…

it has been more than a decade since I first came to this Chamber of the United States Senate. It has become unrecognizable--what has traditionally been a forum for thoughtful debate, amendments, and discussion based frequently on…

I appreciate the great talents and credentials that the Senator from Massachusetts brings to the Senate. Unfortunately, whether one is in the majority or in the minority, the Senate has not been able to function for the last 4 years. I…

I appreciate the frustration of the Senator from Michigan at the Senate not functioning the way it should. But really her complaint ought to be with the majority leader. Republicans are happy to have an open amendment process. I say to the…

I would say that the best way to get this piece of legislation resolved on the Senate floor is what used to be called the old-fashioned way. That is where both sides of the aisle get to offer amendments and vote on them. But this is what…

reserving the right to object, I want to say to my colleague from Massachusetts I appreciate her highlighting the importance of student debt in the lives of a lot of our young people who are struggling in this stagnant economy. The best…

I think this is really important to the Senate getting a sense of confidence about who she is and also helping her develop the kinds of relationships she is absolutely going to need if she is going to be a success in this important…

I am concerned that if she is confirmed, her voice will be silenced or undermined by these unilateral actions that the President has said he intends to take.

I do believe that the President's announced plans are an invitation for lawlessness and will ensure that the surge of the illegal immigration on our Southern border will continue for years to come.