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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 24, 2024

Mr. President, some events in our lives make such an impression that we can recall exactly where we were and what we were doing when we reflect on learning about them. On November 22, 1963, I was a sophomore at Georgetown University here…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
Roger Wicker
@rogerwicker· Republican · MS· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, we stand here today having had the opportunity in a joint session of Congress to hear one of the most powerful and profound and significant addresses that has ever been made to a joint session of Congress. We have a few…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
Roger Wicker
@rogerwicker· Republican · MS· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the following Senators be permitted to speak, for up to 5 minutes each, prior to the scheduled rollcall vote: Senators Wicker, Barrasso, and Ricketts. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2024

Many of you been asking me about the debate, and I'll tell you, I'm ready to debate Donald Trump. I have agreed to the previously agreed upon September 10th debate. He agreed to that previously. Now, it appears he is backpedaling but I'm…

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2024

I have agreed to the previously agreed upon September 10th debate. He agreed to that previously. Now, it appears he is backpedaling, but I'm ready and I think the voters deserve to see this split-screen that exists in this race on a debate…

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2024

The freedom not just to get by, but get ahead. The freedom to be safe from gun violence. The freedom to make decisions about your own body. We choose a future where no child lives in poverty, where we can all afford health care, where no…

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2024

There are American citizens who remain captive in Gaza -- Sagui Dekel-Chen, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Edan Alexander, Keith Siegel, Omer Neutra.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2024

As I just told Prime Minister Netanyahu, it is time to get this deal done. So, to everyone who has been calling for a ceasefire and to everyone who yearns for peace, I see you and I hear you. Let's get the deal done so we can get a…

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 24, 2024

While you teach students about democracy and representative government, extremists attack the sacred freedom to vote. Just think about it, so we want to ban assault weapons and they want to ban books. In this moment, we are in a fight for…

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John Barrasso
@johnbarrasso· Republican · WY· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to Davis for his hard work as an intern in the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. I recognize his efforts and contributions to my office, as well as to…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
John Barrasso
@johnbarrasso· Republican · WY· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to Grace for her hard work as an intern in my Washington, DC, office. I recognize her efforts and contributions to my office, as well as to the State of…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
John Barrasso
@johnbarrasso· Republican · WY· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to Maeve for her hard work as an intern in the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. I recognize her efforts and contributions to my office, as well as to…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
John Barrasso
@johnbarrasso· Republican · WY· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to Daljit for her hard work as an intern in my office in Cheyenne, WY. I recognize her efforts and contributions to my office, as well as to the State of…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
John Barrasso
@johnbarrasso· Republican · WY· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to Molly for her hard work as an intern in my Washington, DC, office. I recognize her efforts and contributions to my office, as well as to the State of…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
John Barrasso
@johnbarrasso· Republican · WY· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, I rise today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the town of Sinclair and the Sinclair Refinery in Sinclair, WY. The town of Sinclair is undeniably unique and filled with a rich history of rural industrialization…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24
John Barrasso
@johnbarrasso· Republican · WY· Jul 24, 2024

Madam President, I would like to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to Saber for his hard work as an intern in my Washington, DC, office. I recognize his efforts and contributions to my office, as well as to the State of…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-24