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Seth Magaziner
@sethmagaziner· Democratic · RI· Jan 26, 2023

Releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a critical and commonsense strategy that is helping to lower the price of energy for working Rhode Islanders and for all Americans. In my State, and across the country, people have been…

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Seth Magaziner
@sethmagaziner· Democratic · RI· Jan 26, 2023

It is winter, and in Rhode Island, in my State, one-third of our households rely on oil to heat their homes. In response to increased energy prices, the Biden administration has released oil from the strategic reserve to provide…

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Seth Magaziner
@sethmagaziner· Democratic · RI· Jan 26, 2023

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Rhode Island will be postponed. Amendment No. 16 Offered by Mr. Goldman of New York

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Jan 25, 2023

I want to just make sure that's clear in this room. We are not uniform in our view that originalism is something you need to adhere to.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Jan 25, 2023

I think it is actually a tainted doctrine that was cooked up and designed with the specific intention of favoring certain classes of litigants.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Jan 25, 2023

I think it is actually a tainted doctrine that was cooked up and designed with the specific intention of favoring certain classes of litigants.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Jan 25, 2023

I think the chances for significant bipartisan accomplishments are very, very real here, and I look forward to supporting you both in those endeavors.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Jan 25, 2023

I want to just make sure that's clear in this room. We are not uniform in our view that originalism is something you need to adhere to.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Jan 25, 2023

I think the chances for significant bipartisan accomplishments are very, very real here, and I look forward to supporting you both in those endeavors.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Jan 24, 2023

I think the chances for significant bipartisan accomplishments are very, very real here, and I look forward to supporting you both in those endeavors.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Jan 24, 2023

I think it is actually a tainted doctrine that was cooked up and designed with the specific intention of favoring certain classes of litigants.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Jan 24, 2023

I don't think you need much more to be a good judge than to know the Constitution, to understand what words mean.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jan 12, 2023

After all the excitement over the Speaker's race last week, it was good to get down to work this week, or not. Let's recap. The new Republican majority protected rich donors from paying their fair share in taxes, naturally, and in the…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jan 12, 2023

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to oppose H.R. 22, the Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act. Let's get one thing straight: The reason we are here today considering this bill is…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jan 11, 2023

I unequivocally condemn all acts of violence, vandalism, and destruction of property. However, these acts are not all the same. Graffiti on the side of a building is not comparable to the stalking of doctors and nurses and the assaulting…

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Dec 22, 2022

as the 117th Congress winds down, I would like to offer some reflections on some of our departing colleagues: Roy Blunt, Richard Burr, Rob Portman, Ben Sasse, Richard Shelby, and Patrick Toomey. Too often, the Senate is viewed through a…

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Dec 22, 2022

I just want to say, on behalf of Senator Reed and myself, that we urge a ``yes'' vote from Rhode Island in memory of the nine Rhode Islanders who perished in the Beirut bombing blast on that deadly day--a ``yea'' vote and a voice vote. The…

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Dec 22, 2022

I endorse the remarks of my friend Senator Graham, and I want to thank him for his persistent work on this issue. I would also like to recognize Senator Blumenthal and Senator Bennet, who had significant roles helping on our side, and…

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