U.S. Senate
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
Chairman Lieberman, Ranking Member Senator McCain, members of the Committee, thank you for the invitation to address you regarding matters along the international border with Mexico that are of mutual interest and concern.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
Good morning and thanks to the people of Arizona and its capital city for hosting this field hearing today on the very real consequences for American communities brought on by the proliferation of the Mexican drug cartels and their nightmarish violence.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for coming to Phoenix to preside over this important field hearing and to hear first hand from Arizona's local and state elected officials and law enforcement officers on the increasing violence along the U.S./Mexico border.
Thursday, April 2, 2009 - 00:00
I wish to share with my colleagues a recent letter from 17 courageous activists within Cuba who are calling for democracy for their country.
Monday, March 30, 2009 - 00:00
Unless existing gun laws are strengthened, drug cartels and criminals in Mexico and the United States will continue to build their arsenals. We must act to close the gun show loophole, reinstate the assault weapons ban and enact other commonsense gun safe
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 00:00
"I deeply regret the action taken by the Mexican government and the harm it may cause to American businesses," said Senator John McCain.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 00:00
With respect to border security in general, I am concerned that the border security funding may not be being targeted as efficiently as it should be.
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 00:00
I look forward to the results of Sunday's election and the opportunity for our two countries to work together for a brighter future.
Thursday, March 5, 2009 - 00:00
We need to determine what has worked and deserves continued U.S. support, whether the Colombian Government is meeting the conditions in U.S. law and what costs should be shifted to the Colombian Government as U.S. aid is ratcheted down in the coming years
Thursday, October 2, 2008 - 00:00
I am proud that, by considering and passing this legislation, America again proves that we are still capable of thinking of others.