Today. But im recalling today a great line from a great democratic leader, William Jennings brian who talked about the power of one individual to make a difference and the power of an issue or a set of issues to drive that persons success in public life or even beyond public life as citizens. William Jennings Brian once said the humlest citizen in all the land when clad in the armor of a righteous cause is strongest than all the hosts of error, unquotes. So said William Jennings brian about what citizen clad in the armor of a righteous cause. Now, harry reid was a United States senator and hes been a leader. But hes also a very humble man at his core. And his righteous cause wasnt just one issue but if you had to encapsulate it or summarize it, the righteous cause for harry reid was fighting on behalf of those workers, fighting on behalf of those people who did not and ever have power in their lives. And his ability to not just articulate their concerns and their struggles and literall
Today. But im recalling today a great line from a great democratic leader, William Jennings brian who talked about the power of one individual to make a difference and the power of an issue or a set of issues to drive that persons success in public life or even beyond public life as citizens. William Jennings Brian once said the humlest citizen in all the land when clad in the armor of a righteous cause is strongest than all the hosts of error, unquotes. So said William Jennings brian about what citizen clad in the armor of a righteous cause. Now, harry reid was a United States senator and hes been a leader. But hes also a very humble man at his core. And his righteous cause wasnt just one issue but if you had to encapsulate it or summarize it, the righteous cause for harry reid was fighting on behalf of those workers, fighting on behalf of those people who did not and ever have power in their lives. And his ability to not just articulate their concerns and their struggles and literall
Quorum call mr. Burr mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from North Carolina. Mr. Burr mr. President i ask unanimous consent to vitiate the quorum call. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Burr i ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Burr mr. President , i rise today to speak on the importance of fighting the zika virus and the urgency of being prepared for the full range of threats we may face, whether naturally occurring like zika or manmade. This may look to some like a grasshopper. Thats actually a mosquito. The question is prepared for all hazards . We still do not have answers to all the questions surrounding zika but we do know this. Zika is a very Serious Public Health threat and we need to act. Thats why i support the bluntmurray amendment to bolster our nations response to it. The c. D. C. Has indicated the mosquitoes responsible for spreading the virus could be found in a significant port
Has made a number of public comments. We held a hearing, many members, republican and democrat, were present on the question of fragile states. He is, i think, appropriately highlighting that the cost of restabilizing countries like libya, syria, iraq and continuing to hold together countries like nigeria and pakistan is going to be substantial. And we need to engage in a bipartisan and thoughtful way in advancing why it is in americas interests to prevent the collapse of even more larger and potentially dangerous states. Im really grateful for your presence. Thank you. Senator cardin for a closing comment. Thank you. I want to thank both of our witnesses for being here. I certainly agree with both of your statements about the United States must reassure our gulf state partners and israel of our commitment to their security. I do just make the observation, we all talk about being strong in regards to iranian activities that are not directly related to the jcpoa, and i agree with that c
Summer state work period. Everily day countless terrorists are plotting their next attack against the United States. There are measures that we can take today that will help make americans safer at home and while traveling from destinations abroad. Several of those measures are included in the f. A. A. Bill that we passed with over 90 votes in the United States senate. Madam president , today i call again on the house of representatives to take up this bill so that we can continue our work to keep americans safe. Madam president , i yield the floor. I suggest madam president , before i yield the floor, i have seven unanimous consent requests for committees to meet during todays session of the senate. They have the approval of the majority and minority leaders sm. And i ask unanimous consent t these requests be agreed to and that these requests be printed in the record. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Thune madam president , i ask unanimous consent that the Senate Recess un