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Mr. President, article II of the U.S. Constitution declares the President of the United States to be the person who holds the executive power. He has the discretion to hire and fire those who work in executive branch Agencies. Now, for…

Mr. President, reducing energy costs for all Americans starts with reducing rent pay to develop our energy resources. If we built more gas pipelines, if we built more powerplants, more transmission lines, it will lower costs for consumers…

Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 922 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Utah [Mr…

Here in New York City this morning, we are getting the dirtbags off the streets.

Madam President, I call up my amendment No. 436 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New Hampshire [Mrs…

Mr. President, pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act, I move to waive and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a…

I would never, under any circumstances extradite the physician.

We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king.

I cannot deny the people of this great city the power to make this decision for themselves.

Mr. President, I rise to follow my colleague from Connecticut to talk about the impending business before the Senate, the 2025 budget resolution. My colleague talked about this discussion and the Republican proposal as a scam. I am going…

I like the fact that in a way he’s so rich he’s so removed from the potential financial influence of it.

Kentucky Fried Chicken is leaving Kentucky & moving to Texas. Welcome to Texas, Colonel & company. Many hungry Texans appreciate your move. Now, and hear me out, any chance you would consider a name like Texas Fried Chicken or TFC? It's a…

Following the recent LA fires, I am proposing $125 million in mortgage relief for homeowners who have been impacted by natural disasters since 2023 and are at risk of foreclosure.

My strong belief is that the will of voters and ... the sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action.

Mr. President, I come to the floor today to call attention to the Trump administration's unconscionable disregard for air safety. Last month, here in Washington, we saw the deadliest commercial aviation event on U.S. soil in over 23 years…

My strong belief that the will of the voters and the supremacy and sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action.

After careful consideration, I have determined that I will not commence removal proceedings at this time.

I was deeply troubled by the accusations leveled at Mayor Eric Adams.