Theyre week. But not while he is still the president , while he still has work to do for our kufnl forw country. And the president even trains his fire on american leaders, a big section on how the president viewed president reagans leadership and Foreign Affairs and shies shortcomings, president reagans, and members of the Foreign Policy establishment, and even general lloyd austin, the wellrespected and recently retired commander of u. S. Central command. Everybody seems to be lacking in the president s eyes. And i. T its not just individua. Its the way we as a nation supposedly conduct our Foreign Policy. By the president s own account, he has been a bulwark against american hubris thats his words selfrighteousness his words and foreig in fore. Let me repeat that. His view is h hes been a bulwak in hubris, our selfrighteousness in Foreign Affairs. Well, mr. President , as you know, whether it is alaska, or west virginia, most americans understand another, more historically accurate narrative of our role in phon affairs throughout the world. Its not one of hubris but one of of sacrifice and commitment and courage in defending freedom for hundreds of millions of people across the globe. Thats been the role of the United States. And for decades, especially since world war ii, theres been a bipartisan, longterm effort by truly some of the smartest people in american Foreign Policy who were present at the creation, as dean atchison said in his auto bo biography, in deepening our relationship with other countries and as part of doing that, the establishing of u. S. Military power around the world. Some of americas best minds, marshal, atchison, George Shultz why did they do this . Because forging these alliances ultimately not only advances the goal of freedom in a more peaceful and prosperous world, but it helps ensure that american influence and power remain preeminent and, most importantly, that our citizens remain safe. So, madam president , in assessing our Significant International challenges right now, one central truth stands out. Many of our enemies, potential adversaries andrrivals are allypoor while the United States is allyrich. Think of countries like russia and china and iran and north korea and terrorist groups like isis. Very few allies that these countries have. Very few other countries running to them right now. Then think about our allies throughout the world. Its time to recognize and doubledisowdoubledown on this y comparative advantage in Foreign Affairs. Were ally rich. Our rivals are allypoor. We need to take advantage of it. And yet the Obama Administration seems to have ignored it. Indeed, secretary of state john kerry has spent more time wouldg adversaries like iran and russia than doing the hard work of deepening the bonds of trust with our allies. This, coupled with the president s remarks in the atlantic, hs missives directed at friends, makes it seem like theyre actually repealing allies repelling allies, not working with them, not building up trust. This, of course, is a mistake. And like many in this body, ive had the opportunity to serve my country in different capacities trying to work to advantages the National Security of our nation. And ive had the opportunity to see the positive results of the carefully woven fabric of decades of bipartisan american diplomacy, military engagement, and leadership throughout the world. Without american leaders who understand history and the Important Role our allies play in americas security and prosperity, the fabric of our alliances put together over decades threatens to unravel. And if it does, madam president , the world is going to become a much more dangerous place. Now, our Founding Fathers provided the senate with significant responsibility in terms of Foreign Affairs. And i am hopeful that every member of this body will redouble our efforts to reach out and work with our allies so we dont continue this trend where leaders currently in the white house or perhaps potential occupants of the white house view our allies as a burden when in reality theyre a key component of of our security and our prosperity, and we need to continue to work with them. Madam president , i yield the floor. Mr. Sullivan madam president . The presiding officer the senator from alaska. Mr. Sullivan i ask unanimous consent that the senate proceed to the immediate consideration of calendar number 377, s. 1436. The presiding officer without objection. The clerk will report. The clerk calendar number 377, s. 1436, a bill to require the secretary of the interior to take land into trust for certain Indian Tribes and for other purposes. The presiding officer without objection, the senate will proceed to the measure. Mr. Sullivan i ask unanimous consent that the committeereported amendment be agreed to, the bill, asaged, be read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid on the table. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Sullivan i ask unanimous consent that the senate proceed to the immediate consideration of h. R. 1670, which was received from the house. The presiding officer the clerk will report. The clerk h. R. 1670, an act to direct the architect of the capitol to place in the United States capitol a chair honoring american prisoners of war missing in afntl action. The presiding officer without objection, senate will proceed to the measure. Mr. Sullivan i ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid on the table. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Sullivan i ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged and the senate proceed to the immediate consideration of s. Res. 311. The presiding officer the clerk will report. The clerk Senate Resolution 311, honoring rutgers, the State University of new jersey, as rutgers celebrates its 250th anniversary. The presiding officer without objection, the committee is discharged. The senate will proceed. Mr. Sullivan i ask that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid on the table, with no intervening action or debate. The presiding officer without objection. Sol i ask unanimous consent that the senate now proceed to the en banc consideration of the following Senate Resolutions which were submitted earlier today s. Res. 427, s. Res. 428, s. Res. 429, s. Res. 430. The presiding officer without objection, the senate will proceed to the measures en bloc. Sol i ask that the resolution be agreed, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid on the table en bloc. The presiding officer without objection. Sol i ask unanimous consent that friday, april 15 count as the intervening day with respect to the cloture motion on the motion to proceed to h. R. 2028. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Sullivan i ask unanimous consent that when the senate completes its business today, it will adjourn until 3 00 p. M. Monday, april 18. Following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day. Finally, that following leaders remarks, the senate resume consideration of h. R. 636. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Sullivan if there is no further business to come before the senate, i ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. The presiding officer the Senate Stands adjourned until 3 00 p. M. On monday. Senator herb leventhal. [applause] senator rubio. [applause] secretary murphy and secretary mcdonald for joining us as well. Finally i would like 2. 0 we have here with us jose is here with us today. [applause] manuel. [applause] john . Where are you . [applause] he now lives in milwaukee. Go packers. [laughter] i will just say we are for ever in in your debt and this metal is long overdue. [applause] please stand for the presentation of the colors by the United States color guard with the performance of the National Anthem and the retiring of the colors. Ladies and gentleman please read standing for the invocation by reverend black to our prayer, we thank you for the honor and fidelity of the u. S. Armys 65th Army Regiment composed mainly of puerto rico soldiers serving with distinction during both world wars and the korean conflict. Llord we praise you for this opportunity to abolish their courageous contributions to americans freedom. With the congressional gold medal. Llord, forgive us for segregating our puerto rican and let diderots soldiers to a knowledge their contributions. Made this congressional Gold Medal Ceremony at remind us that all humanity is wrapped in a blanket of neutrality and tied to a single garment of destiny. [speaking spanish] send heavens richest blessings upon this their body as you hasten the day does justice will roll down waters like a mighty stream. We pray it your sovereign name, amen. Please be seated. The resident commissioner [applause] the u. S. Territory of puerto rico high as challenges it is difficult to see the islands suffered with a Good Neighbor of your home is tarnished and associated with the negatives rather than the positives that is why even though the korean war ended 50 years ago today a ceremony could not be more timely. The american soldiers from puerto rico who formed the infantry regiment reminded of public that puerto rico has paid to this country in times of both war and peace. With a 3. Five bleeds u. S. Citizens why were so proud to be Puerto Ricans and our sense of pride has been shaken but never shattered. We should draw strength and inspiration but after all and to fight the enemy on the front lines of the battlefields. So these warriors may have spoken english with an accent but their service and sacrifice for universally understood. The neck of the 65th regiments many are here today but did not live in to enjoy the glorious moment with the human spirit at its best. Devote devoted italys had in this nations back in times of crisis. With patriotism to fight the country that you love. To those who are leaving or have left us i want to simply say thankyou. [speaking spanish] god bless. [cheers and applause] ha. And the eighth district of florida bill posy. [applause] good afternoon. Distinguish casting them as heroes of the 65th infantry regiment. A momentous day in and in honor of the decorated unit to the valor of each of the soldiers. During the korean war fighting some of the fiercest battles under the harshest conditions it as a last segregated unit as a testament to their character. One of the greatest withdrawals of American History that the 65th infantry regiment provided cover for the First Marine Division. Their actions are in high praise from douglas will start macarthur as theyre riding a brilliant record of heroism in battle and i am indeed proud to have them under my command. I wish we could count many more like them. The current a nederlander nederlander, nine distinguished service service, approximately 250 silver stars over 600 bronze stars in more than 2,700 purple hearts. Today they joined the ranks of the most intrepid warriors who have never received the congressional gold medal probe like to recognize the efforts of hundreds of people whose dedication resulted in this were the distinction per our right to a college a group of students from florida who took it upon themselves to embrace of legacy and paid tribute of the 65th infantry regiment. They give for your fears courage and may god continue to bless you and the United States of america. Thank you. [applause] ladies and children in the United States senator from connecticut. [applause] [speaking spanish] because i will be followed by a marco rubio flow will correct me when i get a wrong. [laughter] also thanks to lou senator rubio for his partnership in this effort as well as my colleagues who were so instrumental to make it possible in the extraordinary day. There are few Magic Moments but this time it is one of them. It was made possible by a truly a bipartisan effort. From the United States congress. [applause] thanks to those you are here to date specifically my friends from connecticut. [applause] thanks from being for being here. They inspired me in connecticut it then and i visited them in puerto rico to see their history displayed in photographs and to hear from them, the story of their bravery and others of men who did not come back. They are american warriors. They are american fighters with the best band of the bravest. [applause] and we honor them today in a proud tradition of the Tuskegee Airmen men who braving and overcome and divide discrimination and segregation who showed us how to be better americans. [applause] the men and women of puerto rico are americans and their contribution to americas defense in the eighth deals of the American Dream of freedom, opportunity and equal rights under though lot. Our remarkable. Not just war but in peace and continued to serve and sacrifice for our great nation. We are the greatest nation in the history of the world that were not perfect and it reminds us that in their journey and ours will never end as long as we tolerate the imperfection of discrimination in this country and i want to thank them for giving us this opportunity to recognize and celebrate their patriotism their courage and strength and resolve to make irrigation better and continue to make us a better nation in the world. God bless our country. [applause] the honorable marco rubio. [applause] first of all, for those of you dont speak spanish she said he saved the bunch of money on his Car Insurance by switching to gigo. [laughter] the one to thank him to work on this important issue and quite frankly many years overdue. From the outset as a member of the u. S. Congress i wish we could have ordered you sooner. I joined everyone present to remember your cousins in arms he passed away including those who have died since this legislation was signed by the president who ended is my hope that those who have fallen and departed or are missing in action with the service has received the ultimate tribute. Over the years of the regiment never faltered to prove just how valuable it is to the cause of freedom. My favorite example is when they were tasked to play their role in the military exercise their able to halt the group of 32,000 american troops after seeing the skill of Army Commanders quickly deployed then into the heart of the korean war after their capabilities it is one of my great honors in the effort to secure the congressional gold medal by having the opportunity to cosponsor the legislation of 2014 doublea2 think el the suns who work to ensure error be as impressive as it turned out. And also ill echo what the congressmen said about the school in florida. Her students raised thousands of dollars in their community toward the Ongoing National effort to ensure every living fighter woodson received a replica of the metal. [applause] the passionate efforts of so many others who have labored to make this day a reality is part of what makes the legacy of that past generations who fought and died for america is a living legacy today it is alive and well to remind us that america is truly an exceptional country we are made up of people from all different backgrounds and cultures because we share a common idea that everyone deserves the freedom to exercise their rights each member of this 65th regiment they fought for the freedom so in closing to the borinqueneers congtulations on the unveiling of your welldeserved congressional gold medal on behalf of our children and the people of florida they give for your service san your courage and for fighting to make this nation the best candy. [speaking spanish] makes god always bless the United States of america. [cheers and applause] the democratic leader of the house of representatives. Nancy pelosi. [applause] this afternoon. It is my honor to join our speaker to welcome you to the capital of this special day for all of us lamp privilege to have you here along with the secretary of Veterans Affairs and acting secretary of the Army Patrick Murphy i am happy to join in this personal gold medal is such a special day and with the other sponsors as well. And with the house of representatives and we are happy to welcome the governor from p. R. Puerto rico it is an honor to bestow the congressional gold medal that honor and fidelity ratings the motto of his greatest regiment of americans. As a unit of Puerto Ricans volunteers. The 65th infantry overcame with that american story. With the panama canal zone with the world war i later on the doorstep with the defining principle of the korean war is beyond the Freedom Abroad for latino americans at home and the korean war in particular and with the strength of service and the power of their bravery. It was nothing short of legendary the u. S. Armys first let rfid general are you here general . Please rise. The third, a fourstar general. I can speak directly to your service it is surely one of the greats american stories. It just is not about a proud legacy and dignified but the fact that Pu