Who is a bigger enemy of the United States? Refugees from Syria or ISIL?

I think it is trying to bring them to the table to look at primarily Iraq, Syria and Yemen.

The inspection regime laid out in the April 2 framework included some components that were 10, 15, 20, and 25 years.

I am happy I was here for the comments of my colleague from Indiana on the Keystone Pipeline and, similar to the Senator from Indiana, I am also happy to finally have this debate. The comments he made are very sincere and passionately…

I wish to discuss the work that Congress still must do regarding America's ongoing war against ISIL, and I am glad to follow my colleague, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, who has played such a critical role in…

There are some fundamental differences... those fundamental differences rest with the separation of powers and the branches of government.

I do believe that Congress has the constitutional responsibility to declare war and to authorize the use of our military forces.

We cannot do military action without Congress, and we are currently in what the administration has described, beginning in late August, as a war against ISIL.

I think there is total agreement that Daesh or ISIL is a barbaric terrorist organization.

I do not believe that placing limitations in this AUMF sends a message of weakness to our enemies.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Rules and Administration be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 3, 2014, in room S-216 immediately following the floor vote at 5:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 3, 2014, at 10 a.m. in room SR- 328A of the Russell Senate Office Building, to conduct a…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 3, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. in room SR-418 of the Russell Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure of the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 3, 2014, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-215 of the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 3, 2014, at 10 a.m. in room SR- 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING…

next Monday will mark 4 months since the President commenced military action in Syria and Iraq against ISIL. As of December 2, Operation Inherent Resolve, which the administration calls a war on ISIL, has involved more than 1,100 coalition…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 3, 2014, at 9 a.m. in room SD-406 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 3, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. to conduct an East Asian and Pacific Affairs subcommittee hearing entitled…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 3, 2014, at 2 p.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``Dismantling Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program: Next Steps to…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 3, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., in room SD-216 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct an executive business…

It would be a mistake to underestimate the resolve and the determination of the Hong Kong people.

We are concerned about the situation in Hong Kong because human rights are a centerpiece of American foreign policy.

The Chinese know that the world is watching. And this matters. It has a reputational cost to them.

The legitimacy of the Chief Executive, which matters greatly, would be enhanced by a competitive electoral process that includes multiple candidates.

This is an issue that will and should be decided by the people of Hong Kong.