We have to do better to make our schools safer.

I rise today to give thanks and celebration for the United States' Embassy established in the city of Jerusalem and for the continued safety and security of the Jewish people in Israel and across the world. Almost exactly 70 years ago…

I have 5 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

NASA hasn't fared well in the past when decisions were made prematurely in major programs, like Constellation and the Space Shuttle.

Station is very viable at least through 2028.

This decision created a gap in capability for our National Space Program and has made NASA reliant upon Russia to transport American astronauts.

I view it as a responsibility that I take very seriously to stand up and fight for you.

I know Senator Nelson views that responsibility with the same gravity.

So does NASA have any agreements in place for sharing revenue that could be utilized to lower ISS costs?

I want to thank all of the good men and women that work at NASA, the incredible scientists, the incredible leaders, astronauts, brave men and women that are leading our country's space program.

The International Space Station is the largest and most complex habitable space-based research facility ever constructed by humanity.

We then followed up on that effort by once again working in a bipartisan manner, me working closely once again with Senator Nelson.