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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 talked about this…
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...
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 defunding…
What will be the consequences for racists calling for genocide?
This has to be a record for racist protests thriving at universities in the post Jim Crow America.
What is the point of having rules if they do not matter?
Through your incompetence, this evil is growing stronger throughout the world.
I want you to kneel down and touch the stone which paved the grounds of Auschwitz.
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.
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.
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
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.
Projects funded through PL-566 and other investments in modernizing our infrastructure have a tremendous return on investment.
As Senator Merkley highlighted, the Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program, also known as PL-566, has been especially beneficial.
Agencies should be forced to consider all costs along with benefits of each rule.