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I deeply appreciate the leadership of my friend from Florida, and his personal experience adds particular impact to his leadership on this. Another tireless champion for rational cannabis reform is Congresswoman Barbara Lee, with whom I…
Had I been present for the vote today on Roll Call No. 227, Ogles Amendment No. 1, I would have voted ``no.'' Had I been present for the vote on Roll Call No. 228, Mooney Amendment No. 2, I would have voted ``no.'' Had I been present for…
As Senator Merkley highlighted, the Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program, also known as PL-566, has been especially beneficial...
Madam President, reserving the right to object, I share our colleague's view that the southern border is serious business. I strongly favor smart, effective policies to deal with it. The reason I can't support what he has proposed is that…
Madam President, just very briefly, having participated in these debates--this specific discussion now, on several occasions-- again, my friend and I just have a difference of opinion. Senator Cornyn and Senator Padilla have repeatedly…
Projects funded through PL-566 and other investments in modernizing our infrastructure have a tremendous return on investment...
Senator Merkley has been a champion of this effort in central Oregon, and I'm grateful that he's leading a bipartisan effort...
Had I been present for the vote today on Roll Call No. 221, Ordering the Previous Question on H. Res. 1243, I would have voted NAY. Had I been present for the vote on Roll Call No. 222, H. Res. 1243, I would have voted ``no.'' Had I been…
As Senator Merkley highlighted, the Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program, also known as PL-566, has been especially beneficial...
Projects funded through PL-566 and other investments in modernizing our infrastructure have a tremendous return on investment...
Senator Merkley has been a champion of this effort in central Oregon, and I'm grateful that he's leading a bipartisan effort...
I applaud your and the President's efforts to condemn Hamas' invasion on October 7, to secure a ceasefire, and to secure the release of hostages.
I applaud your and the President's efforts to condemn Hamas' invasion on October 7, to secure a ceasefire, and to secure the release of hostages.
Given Israel's significant reliance on U.S.-made defense articles it is reasonable to assess that Israel has used U.S. provided weapons in instances inconsistent with international humanitarian law.
Given Israel's significant reliance on U.S.-made defense articles it is reasonable to assess that Israel has used U.S. provided weapons in instances inconsistent with international humanitarian law.
Had I been present for the vote today on H.R. 5863, I would have voted ``yea.'' Had I been present for the vote on H.R. 3019, I would have voted ``yea.'' personal explanation
Mr. President, I am going to be very brief, but I want Senators to know that this is about standing up for schools that need to replace lead pipes. That is the kind of effort that Senator Cornyn, Senator Padilla, myself, and others said…
Madam President, the Senate will take a vote shortly on a resolution from Senator Schmitt dealing with infrastructure funding. The discussion of the resolution has been pretty quiet because, on its face, it looks like it is an issue…