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my friends and colleagues, today I rise with a full heart and an overwhelming sense of gratitude. It has been the honor of my life to represent my great State of West Virginia and this great country of ours. Fourteen years ago, I walked in…
a few of us have some remarks to make about the honored Senator from West Virginia. When he is finished with his hugs, we will continue. Mr. President, I want to say to my friend Joe Manchin, wonderful speech. It really had a lot of…
the pardon makes President Biden’s legacy more difficult
What I would have done differently and my recommendations to counsel would have been, why don't you go ahead and pardon Donald Trump for all his charges and make it, you know, it had been it had gone down a lot, a lot more balanced, if you…
a few weeks ago, the American people spoke loud and clear. They rejected the policies that we have been seeing through this current administration. But, today, I rise to talk about the vision my Republican colleagues and I have for this…
The national World War I Memorial here in Washington was recently completed with a sculpture known as ``A Soldier's Journey.'' In the spirit of honoring our World War I veterans, I rise to commemorate Louis Bennett, Jr. of Weston, West…
I'm not endorsing here. Never. I think that's basically something that could destroy our country and my country is more important to me than any one person or any one person's ideology.
I would ask that we proceed with the rollcall vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Today I rise to honor the memory of a remarkable West Virginian, Captain Jon McBride, who passed away this August. Captain McBride's life exemplifies the values of steadfast dedication, unwavering integrity, and a relentless pursuit of…
as the Presiding Officer knows, today marks 23 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our Nation. Although we are now over two decades removed from one of the greatest tragedies in our Nation's history, the memories remain in our minds…
I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be withdrawn; that the Carper-Capito substitute amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 401, S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The…
I would like to talk about the bill here for a few minutes with my friend and the chair of our committee for which this bill is named, Thomas R. Carper. The enactment of biennial water resources legislation over the last 10 years has been…
I rise today to address something that is not getting done on time, as it deserves to be done on this Senate floor; and that is the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. I am very pleased to see my fellow Senator from the…
My constituents are getting crushed by inflation caused by out-of-control Washington spending, which reduces the purchasing power of their dollar. Many Americans turn to gold and silver for a better store of value, yet the IRS classifies…
May I inquire how much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has 9\1/2\ minutes remaining. Tax Neutrality for Monetary Metals
earlier today, Members of Congress had the distinct honor of hearing from Binyamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of the State of Israel. He is a leader of one of our most steadfast allies in an unprecedented time of strife for his country…
I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to the following interns in my office: Paul Baier and Harper Katz during the pendency of the month of July. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.