On the record
Quotes from current and former United States senators.
Current senators
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WA-D
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LA-R
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DE-D
TX-R
NV-D
AR-R
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TX-R
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IL-D
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IA-R
PA-D
NE-R
NY-D
SC-R
IA-R
TN-R
NH-D
MO-R
NM-D
CO-D
HI-D
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MS-R
WI-R
VA-D
AZ-D
LA-R
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MN-D
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UT-R
NM-D
WY-R
WV-D
MA-D
KS-R
KY-R
OR-D
KS-R
OK-R
AK-R
CT-D
WA-D
GA-D
CA-D
KY-R
MI-D
OH-R
RI-D
ID-R
UT-R
NV-D
SD-R
FL-R
VT-I
NE-R
HI-D
MO-R
NY-D
FL-R
SC-R
NH-D
AZ-I
MN-D
MI-D
AK-R
MT-D
SD-R
NC-R
FL-R
AL-R
OH-R
MD-D
VA-D
GA-D
MA-D
RI-D
MS-R
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IN-RFormer senators
I also wish to say a word about Secretary Kerry, who has been working night and day since he left the Senate, as Secretary of State, and he testified yesterday. I know what he is trying to achieve. I salute him for that and of course the…
There are moments when Members of the Senate have to reflect on the responsibility we are given--extraordinary moments, unlike other votes that we cast--because at least part of this important spending bill relates to U.S. military…
Mr. President, in honor of Hunger Action Month, I want to say a few words about the real and lingering problem of hunger and food insecurity. Hunger has no boundaries. In a Nation that prides itself as the land of plenty, more than 47…
Mr. President, today I am introducing legislation that extends the time period the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, would have to seek civil monetary penalties for securities law violations. This legislation is necessary in light…
Mr. President, today I am joined by Senators Harkin and Whitehouse in introducing the Layoff Prevention Extension Act of 2014. This bill would extend the financing and grant provisions for the work sharing initiative I authored and worked…
I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mr. Speaker, I thank my very good friend and our leader from California for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this bill. So this is the last day we are in session until after the elections. But rather than consider…
Mr. President, October--next month--is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is not expected that the Senate will be in session next month and I would like to use this opportunity to visit just a moment about domestic violence in an effort…
Mr. President, today I wish to celebrate another year of outstanding service from the U.S. Air Force. Through signing the National Security Act of 1947, President Harry Truman awarded our Air Force the respect and recognition it so rightly…
Mr. President, on more than once occasion, I have talked about the hardworking men and women who toil mostly in anonymity here in the Senate. We have people who work on our staffs and on the committees. We have floor and cloakroom staff…
Mr. President, I wish to honor all of those brave American men and women who have suffered as prisoners of war, are missing in action, or remain unaccounted for with respect to their service to our Nation. Since 1998, we take the third…
I thank the distinguished Senator from Georgia for his strong support and his clear understanding of why we need this project and for putting the focus on national security. In poll after poll two-thirds of Americans support this project…
On the facts and on the merits--which is how we have to make decisions for the American people--this is a project about energy, producing energy here at home so we don't have to get it from the Middle East. We know what is going on with…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 35 minutes for the purposes of engaging in a colloquy with my colleagues on the issue of the Keystone XL Pipeline. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce with Senate colleagues the Innovation in Surface Transportation Act, which will spur economic development and include more local stakeholders in transportation projects. I am proud to join with…
Mr. President, I come to the floor today to express support for the continuing resolution which funds the government through December 11. One provision in the bill I would like to focus on relates to our fight against the Islamic State of…
Madam President, when we head to the Senate floor, we make choices. We first choose how to get here--whether to take the subway or walk. We choose whether to stop and talk to a colleague or two along the way. We also choose whether to…
Mr. President, the Affordable Care Act made great strides in improving access to health insurance for millions of Americans. Unfortunately, especially in high-cost geographic areas, some in the middle class are facing high insurance…
