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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 1, 2022

If other States were having to look at having to redraw their boundaries because of a problem, they would expect some sympathy and consideration from colleagues.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 1, 2022

And it is also true that it requires all States to develop a strategy to reduce emissions from the transportation sector, correct?

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 1, 2022

And it is true that it also includes funding that is required to be used on emissions reductions and resilience?

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 1, 2022

I understand there has been some suggestion that the Department should not make any efforts to mitigate transportation greenhouse gas emissions or to ensure infrastructure resilience in the implementation of the Infrastructure Bill.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Mar 1, 2022

The disinclination I often see in this building to take climate warnings seriously is very regrettable.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Mar 1, 2022

Madam President, I rise in support of the swift consideration of President Biden's five nominees to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Over the last year, our economy has improved tremendously, thanks to President…

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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 28, 2022

Over the last week, we have seen an uptick in Chinese aggression against Taiwan, as much as the world has had its eyes on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Feb 28, 2022

Good. Well, you are going to have substantial support from the Hill to upgrade that infrastructure given the fact that we are behind right now on developing hypersonic weapons.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Feb 16, 2022

Domestic terrorism widely fueled by White supremacy is one of the greatest threats to our country's safety and security.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Feb 16, 2022

I think my friend from Rhode Island is actually working on big tech issues as well...

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Feb 15, 2022

Mr. President, for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the RECORDS on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive…

Congressional Record · 2022-02-15
Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Feb 9, 2022

Mr. President, service is at the heart of the Americans ethos. We take inspiration from those who have answered the call to serve, whether in defense of our Nation abroad or in strengthening our communities at home. Finding common cause…

Congressional Record · 2022-02-09
Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Feb 9, 2022

I ask for the yeas and nays, please. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.

Congressional Record · 2022-02-09
David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Feb 9, 2022

The Global Respect Act is different because it requires sanctions if a foreign national commits gross human rights violations against LGBTQI people. It doesn't have overly broad language. As the chairman said, it has language that comes…

Congressional Record · 2022-02-09
David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Feb 9, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I rise in support of H.R. 3485. I want to begin by expressing my profound gratitude to Chairman Meeks for his consistent, passionate, and powerful support of this bill and of the LGBTQI…

Congressional Record · 2022-02-09
David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Feb 9, 2022

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 900, I offer the amendments en bloc. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendments en bloc. Amendments en bloc consisting of amendment Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, printed in part…

Congressional Record · 2022-02-09