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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Aug 1, 2024

I am honored to be the presumptive Democratic nominee for president of the United States.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Aug 1, 2024

We are excited about the future, but we also know that we've got a lot of work to get there and we have a lot of work to do. It's good work. We like hard work.

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Roger Wicker
@rogerwicker· Republican · MS· Aug 1, 2024

Mr. President, I rise today to commend a great public servant, CAPT Eddie Crossman of the U.S. Navy, a friend, an outstanding sailor, and a dedicated patriot. This year, after nearly three decades of service, Captain Crossman is retiring…

Congressional Record · 2024-08-01
Roger Wicker
@rogerwicker· Republican · MS· Aug 1, 2024

Madam President, I simply rise to ask unanimous consent that Captain Edward Crossman be granted floor privileges until August 2, 2024. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Congressional Record · 2024-08-01
Roger Wicker
@rogerwicker· Republican · MS· Aug 1, 2024

Mr. President, reclaiming my time, the distinguished chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has plenty to do to distract him from thinking of making remarks. I am delighted that he happened to be within the sound of my voice…

Congressional Record · 2024-08-01
Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Aug 1, 2024

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 4932 Be it enacted by the Senate and House…

Congressional Record · 2024-08-01
Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Aug 1, 2024

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 4990 Be it enacted by the Senate and House…

Congressional Record · 2024-08-01
John Barrasso
@johnbarrasso· Republican · WY· Aug 1, 2024

Mr. President, last week, President Biden gave what many consider to be his farewell address. Americans are eager to say ``farewell'' and, in many ways, ``good riddance'' to Joe Biden and the policies that he has wrought, along with…

Congressional Record · 2024-08-01
Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Aug 1, 2024

Madam President, I am here for the 34th scheme speech on the right-wing billionaires' covert scheme to capture and control our Supreme Court. And I am here to report real progress in our work to restore the integrity of the Court, and…

Congressional Record · 2024-08-01
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Aug 1, 2024

Mr. President, in a couple of weeks, we will mark the second anniversary of one of President Biden's signature measures, the so-called Inflation Reduction Act. I am sure the White House will be celebrating, but Americans shouldn't be…

Congressional Record · 2024-08-01
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Aug 1, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Hoeven), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Romney), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Scott), and the Senator from…

Congressional Record · 2024-08-01
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Aug 1, 2024

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Hoeven), the Senator from Utah (Mr. Romney), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Scott), and the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Vance). Further, if present and…

Congressional Record · 2024-08-01
Mark Kelly
@markkelly· Democratic · AZ· Aug 1, 2024

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to my following interns and fellows for today: McKinley Paltzik, Marlo Hicks, Athena Shao, Drake Fineberg, Brooke Davis, Victoria Favela, George Porteous…

Congressional Record · 2024-08-01
Mazie Hirono
@maziehirono· Democratic · HI· Aug 1, 2024

Mr. President, I want to start by thanking my colleague from Maryland, Senator Cardin, for pointing out the need for mental health services in our country and the disparities that exist in our country in providing such services. I thank…

Congressional Record · 2024-08-01