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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Mar 31, 2025

Does my colleague have an opinion about whether it strengthens or harms America in our national security to have an earned reputation as a nation of compassion, a nation that comes to the aid of those suffering through humanitarian…

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Mar 31, 2025

I ask my friend and colleague from New Jersey if he is familiar with Psalm 30:5.

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Mar 31, 2025

Denmark lost per capita, I believe--excuse me. Let me simply ask of my colleague one more question.

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Lisa Blunt Rochester
@lisabluntrochester· Democratic · DE· Mar 31, 2025

I will end my questions at the moment by saying, again, thank you so much, Senator Booker, for your leadership. We have had an opportunity to work on food as medicine--

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Mar 31, 2025

To my colleague, I ask the question: Are you familiar with the cuts that have been imposed on the U.S. Department of Agriculture, suspending hundreds of millions of meals to Americans in need and the justification for that being offered?

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Mar 11, 2025

Mr. President, Putin will only stop when we stop him. That piece of wisdom was shared with me on a trip to Europe by a former colleague, Senator McCain, and it seems to me to predict what has now unfolded over the last 3 years. Three years…

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Mar 4, 2025

Mr. President, today, Tuesday March 4, is the 100th anniversary of the Probation Act of 1925. The act created our Nation's Federal probation system and, for the first time, authorized Federal judges to impose a sentence of probation as an…

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Feb 27, 2025

Mr. President, I rise today to seek unanimous consent for my STABLE Trade Policy Act with Senator Kaine, an act that would prevent any President from imposing tariffs on a U.S. ally or a free- trade agreement partner without congressional…

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Feb 27, 2025

Mr. President, I understand that Senator Crapo, the chairman of the Finance Committee, a supporter of President Trump, has blocked this bill today. I hope to find ways to work with him on improving market access and on elevating the…

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Feb 20, 2025

Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 1223 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Delaware [Mr. Coons] proposes an…

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Feb 20, 2025

Mr. President and colleagues, unvetted and unaccountable DOGE agents have seized control of government systems and databases that contain vast troves of personally identifying, sensitive information about nearly every American--financial…

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Lisa Blunt Rochester
@lisabluntrochester· Democratic · DE· Feb 20, 2025

Mr. President, this amendment would prevent the wrongful termination of Federal employees who protect the health and safety of all Americans. At a time when our country is facing unprecedented workforce shortages, the Trump administration…

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Lisa Blunt Rochester
@lisabluntrochester· Democratic · DE· Feb 20, 2025

Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 311 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Delaware [Ms. Blunt Rochester]…

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Feb 20, 2025

Mr. President, how much time do I have remaining? The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time is expired.

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Feb 20, 2025

I will accept the voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question now occurs on the adoption of the amendment. The amendment (No. 1223) was rejected. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader. Order of Procedure

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Lisa Blunt Rochester
@lisabluntrochester· Democratic · DE· Feb 12, 2025

Mr. President, on the eve of the vote for the nominee for the Department of Health and Human Services, I stand before you acknowledging that I will vote no on the confirmation of Mr. Robert F. Kennedy. I stand before you tonight after…

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Feb 11, 2025

Mr. President, trust--trust is at the very center of our national security: the trust that we share with allies and partners around the world; the trust that the American people have in us and in our armed services and in our intelligence…

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Feb 5, 2025

Mr. President, I rise today to join my colleagues in speaking against Russell Vought, who has been nominated to run the most powerful and important Federal organization you never heard of, the Office of Management and Budget, or OMB…

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