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Quotes from current and former U.S. state governors.
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VA-RFormer governors
Mr. President, I rise today to speak in opposition to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. I understand it is a sensitive topic, one about which many of my constituents on both sides…
Yes, there was an interesting bet between former Secretary Cohen and the Vice President relative to who would have the shortest speech, and I think the Vice President lost that. But I thank the Senator for his kind words, and the Senator…
If I could briefly reply, I very much appreciate the Senator's remarks about yesterday's reception and especially the wonderful tribute you made to Senator Rudman, who was a real giant, not just in the Senate but, of course, in New…
Mr. President, I rise to speak to a provision that is actually already in this bill, the NDAA authorization bill before us. It is a provision that would provide for reproductive health parity for women in the military. You know, we talk a…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Maj. Leigh Hasson, the defense fellow for Senator Begich, be allowed floor privileges for the remainder of the debate on S. 3254. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I am pleased to come to the floor today, along with my colleague from New Hampshire, Senator Ayotte, to honor the life and service of a distinguished former Member of this Senate and a proud son of New Hampshire, Warren B…
I thank the gentleman from Florida for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the rule for the underlying bill, H.R. 6429, the STEM Jobs Act of 2012. It is…
I would like to inquire if the gentleman from Florida has any remaining speakers he's expecting.
It is my honor to yield 3 minutes to a leader on immigration issues, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Gutierrez).
It is my honor to yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer).
I would like to yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Curson), a new Member of our body.
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 243, nays 170, not voting 19, as follows: [Roll No. 611] YEAS--243 Adams Aderholt Akin Alexander Amash Amodei…
Seeing as I am the last speaker from my side, I yield myself the balance of my time. As articulated by the gentleman from Oregon, this bill presents a difficult decision for Members of this body, and I certainly have great respect for…
Mr. President, I rise in support of the amendment of my colleague, Senator Merkley from Oregon, his amendment on Afghanistan. I know we all have good ideas. We all have input here. We all have our own personal opinions. But it is time to…
Mr. President, I appreciate the opportunity to speak regarding amendment No. 3018, the Feinstein-Lee amendment. It has come to my attention that some opponents of the Feinstein-Lee amendment have made an argument that habeas corpus is…
Mr. President, I rise today to speak in favor of the Feinstein-Lee amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. At the outset, I wish to note this amendment is the product of bipartisan discussion and collaboration on an issue that…
Mr. President, first of all, I appreciate my colleague's graciousness in allowing me to speak first. I rise today in support of Senator Udall and his amendment, which would restore the Department of Defenses' ability to invest in advanced…
I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay upon the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 3016
