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Mr. President, I rise today to honor, as all of my colleagues do, someone whom I have had the good fortune to work with my entire time in the U.S. Senate, 22 years. It is hard for me to believe that. But Senator Pat Leahy really is more…
Mr. President, for the information of Senators, in addition to the 12:15 p.m. vote, we expect a rollcall vote on going to the omnibus message at approximately 2:30 p.m. today. I yield the floor. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The…
Madam President, I rise today to honor a public servant who has made a significant impact protecting the health of Michiganders and people across the country from environmental hazards and related health concerns. Dr. Patrick Breysse will…
While the baby formula shortage no longer draws as many headlines, parents are still suffering as a third of American families still struggle to find baby formula, according to recent Census Bureau statistics. Countless parents are still…
We learned this morning of a prisoner swap with the Kremlin: basketball star Brittney Griner for the merchant of death, Viktor Bout. Left behind once again by this administration was Michigander Paul Whelan. While we rejoice with the…
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, I certainly fully appreciate Senator Hagerty's interest in protecting the First Amendment and ensuring that legitimate speech is not unduly or unfairly restricted. I am also committed to…
Madam President, I also rise today to pay tribute to someone who is literally a friend across the aisle and across State lines. Now, you might not think that the senior Senator from Michigan, a Democrat, and the junior Senator from Ohio, a…
Please accept this personal explanation as I was unexpectedly detained during vote proceedings. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 512. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Axne…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my floor statement on the judge we are about to vote on be completed before the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Please accept this personal explanation as I was unexpectedly detained during vote proceedings. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 501. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Baird…
Madam President, it is an honor to join with my colleagues to speak about someone that is a dear friend. And I have often said to the Senator: You are not really leaving; I am putting you in a closet and locking the door, and we are not…
Having listened already to speak about Senator Blunt, I also want to say my thanks and best wishes to Senator Inhofe and Senator Shelby. I had an opportunity in the EPW Committee to speak more about my work with Senator Inhofe, but to both…
I thank Ranking Member Lucas for yielding. Ranking Member Lucas, I thank you for all of your hard work on this. I agree with you. The scientific process should be respected and used to inform and direct policymaking to effectively protect…
This important bill is supported by the International Association of Fire Fighters, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the National Volunteer Fire Council, and first responders all across this country. We must get this…
I thank the chairman for his dedication and the efforts of his entire team in bringing this bill to the floor. I also thank the ranking member for his support of this bill. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, the DOULA for VA…
I thank the very distinguished chair of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, who understands so many of these issues. I rise in strong support of H.R. 7903, legislation to designate the VA clinic in Canton, Michigan, as the Major General…
It is an honor to stand before you today to pay tribute to the heroes who have gone before us and the heroes who walk among us, our veterans. It is also an honor to be here with my legislation under the great leadership of the chairman of…
I stand today to honor the legacy of Walter Munk, a groundbreaking scientist and oceanographer who advanced our knowledge of waves, ocean temperature, the Earth's rotation, and much more. Born in Austria, he eventually made his way to San…