I think 10 minutes would be fine. I was going to make an argument on an amendment that will be presented. I don't know where it is before us. I do have a couple of amendments I would like to propose. I think for the debate on those two…
Wayne Allard
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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.
The proper request is, I ask for their consideration. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The amendments are pending.
We may very well have to vote on these pending amendments. I would like to have them available for that purpose. I would like to continue to talk with the staff of the Department of Energy and the chairman and his staff. But if necessary…
I send to the desk amendment No. 1418. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Colorado [Mr. Allard], for himself and Mr. McConnell, proposes an amendment…
That is my understanding. I thank the chairman of the Energy and Water Committee and I thank the chairman of the Armed Services Committee. Amendment No. 1098
The only difference would be that the listing of the sponsors on there should list Allard and Salazar. Otherwise there is no difference. Maybe we are okay to move forward. Is that correct, Mr. President?
I have a rather lengthy statement on this amendment. There is still some time, I understand, on the Robust Nuclear Earth Penetrator; is that correct?
My time right now as set aside for the majority is now being taken up by this discussion. I would like to have some time reserved for myself in the 30 minutes. Right now we have 6 or 7 or 8 speakers lined up, and so I want to have an…
We have to be very deliberative and very careful the way we move forward on that.
I think that she has done an exceptional job in handling an agency that is very important to Colorado, and the nation.
I think we need to reprioritize the budget and I hope you will assist us in this regard