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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Apr 3, 2017

Putin can attack truth, but he cannot kill it and he will not win.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Apr 3, 2017

Madam President, I wish to express my opposition to S. 89 because it exempts certain vessels--actually one specific vessel called the Delta Queen--from current fire retardant construction standards and, according to the U.S. Coast Guard…

Congressional Record · 2017-04-03
Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Mar 30, 2017

Madam President, I rise to express my strong opposition to H.J. Res. 43, a resolution of disapproval with respect to the title X regulation--a resolution which effectively endorses discriminatory practices toward family planning and safety…

Congressional Record · 2017-03-30
Steny Hoyer
@stenyhoyer· Democratic · MD· Mar 30, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I rise for the purpose of inquiring of the majority leader the schedule for the week to come. I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. McCarthy), my friend. (Mr. McCARTHY asked and was given permission to revise and…

Congressional Record · 2017-03-30
Steny Hoyer
@stenyhoyer· Democratic · MD· Mar 30, 2017

I thank the gentleman for that information. As the majority leader knows, after today we will have 8 legislative days left before the CR runs out on April 28. We will be gone, as the gentleman knows, for 2 weeks, or a few more days than…

Congressional Record · 2017-03-30
Steny Hoyer
@stenyhoyer· Democratic · MD· Mar 30, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for those comments. Does the gentleman contemplate the possibility of a short-term CR being necessary? Mr. Speaker, I yield to my friend. Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding…

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Steny Hoyer
@stenyhoyer· Democratic · MD· Mar 30, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for that information and comments. Frankly, I want to tell the majority leader, honestly, nobody on my side, maybe someplace else, but nobody on my side is wanting to shut down the government. We don't…

Congressional Record · 2017-03-30
Steny Hoyer
@stenyhoyer· Democratic · MD· Mar 30, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for that information. If I hear what the gentleman just said, my interpretation is that we don't expect anything next week, but that does not mean that we don't expect something in the future. Is that a…

Congressional Record · 2017-03-30
Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Mar 30, 2017

Mr. President, the majority is continuing its assault on women's reproductive healthcare rights, this time using the Congressional Review Act to reverse a rule and tear a hole in our safety net for access to family planning and…

Congressional Record · 2017-03-30
Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Mar 29, 2017

I am concerned that our position as the leader of the free world is at risk.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Mar 29, 2017

Mr. President, I was just listening to my friend, the Senator from Tennessee, and I think there are things we can do to improve the healthcare system and the Affordable Care Act. I am glad that the House soundly defeated the so-called…

Congressional Record · 2017-03-29
Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Mar 29, 2017

I think if you put your arm around a country and show that you are a strong friend and ally and stand with them, it is easier to have a candid conversation where you say to President Sisi, you cannot crack down your country into stability.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Mar 29, 2017

Along with Senator Udall, I voted for the AUMF when I was in the House.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Mar 29, 2017

Renewed and vigorous U.S. leadership... has never been more necessary.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Mar 29, 2017

I do not see that from the Secretary of State. He has a different way of operating.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Mar 29, 2017

I wish it was true that the President's budget was thrown in the waste basket, but it is very much referred to by stakeholders.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Mar 29, 2017

Mr. President, I take to the floor to urge my colleagues to vote against two of the resolutions that are on the floor, H.J. Res. 66 and H.J. Res. 67--both under the Congressional Review Act--which would not allow two regulations under the…

Congressional Record · 2017-03-29
Steny Hoyer
@stenyhoyer· Democratic · MD· Mar 29, 2017

Madam Speaker, I rise to honor a dear friend, Maureen ``Mo'' Gilman, who retired on March 17 as the legislative director of the National Treasury Employees Union. Mo served NTEU with great ability for 31 years after working in this House…

Congressional Record · 2017-03-29