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Wayne Allard is a former United States Senator from Colorado, serving from 1997 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Allard was known for his focus on issues such as healthcare, education, and fiscal responsibility during his time in office. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at improving accounting standards and transparency in financial reporting. Allard's tenure was marked by his commitment to ensuring that investors had access to reliable information for decision-making. After leaving the Senate, he continued to be involved in public service and advocacy.
I rise to discuss recent events that are positive steps in the war on terror for the United States and our allies abroad. The first is the announcement that the United States and foreign counterterrorism officials have worked together to…
You just heard the latest report from Alabama, a state constitutional amendment protecting marriage just passed with 81 percent of the vote. That is what my amendment is all about--to protect that vote conducted in Alabama from being…
We were hoping to get over -- over 50 percent, but that didn't happen today.
... that we will gain more than a majority on this vote. I think that's a very significant milestone.
Respect for the democratic process compels this Congress to protect traditional marriage in the face of a coordinated effort to redefine marriage through the courts. Marriage, the union between a man and a woman, has been the foundation of…
We will gain more than a majority on this vote. I think that's a very significant milestone. This will be the first time since this amendment has been brought up in the Senate that we will have had more than 50 percent.
Yes, I would like the opportunity to speak. I would like to start off the debate, as far as Members are concerned, if I might. Senator Brownback will be coming in on a later flight. I will help manage the floor, if that is OK with the…
No, I don't. We have already agreed to it. I don't want to amend that. I think we would plan to meet that.
I wish to express in a public way my gratitude for Senator Sessions, the Senator from Alabama, for his efforts on behalf of many of us who have concerns about the immigration bill. I think we should recognize his yeoman work and the amount…
I am going to speak under morning business on Senate bill 1955, the small business health plans legislation that is going to be before us shortly for formal debate. I come to the floor to talk about a piece of legislation that is important…