“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

Political Quotes

Richard Shelby

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Richard Shelby is a former United States Senator from Alabama, serving from January 3, 1987, until January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Shelby was known for his work on various committees, including Appropriations and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Throughout his tenure, he focused on issues such as military funding, economic development, and infrastructure improvements in Alabama.

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Dec 9, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 3394

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Dec 1, 2016

immunology kind of transcends it all.

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Nov 17, 2016

I rise today to honor the life and the legacy of an Alabama patriot and American hero, Johnny Michael Spann. Nearly 15 years ago, on November 25, 2001, while fighting on behalf of our grateful Nation, Mike made the ultimate sacrifice to…

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Sep 28, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered…

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Sep 28, 2016

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Oregon. ____________________

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Sep 19, 2016

I hope I am responsive to the American people----not just to you.

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Sep 19, 2016

I have often said that banking is based on trust, and that trust was broken at Wells Fargo.

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Sep 19, 2016

This was fraud--fraud that you did not find or fraud that you did not fix quickly enough.

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Sep 12, 2016

For years, right here I have advocated for a Flood Insurance Program that uses the best science and data to map properties so that both the Government and the homeowners fully understand the risk of flooding.

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Sep 12, 2016

The technology available today is better than ever before and will enable us to produce very detailed maps.

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Sep 12, 2016

Today, most homeowners do not understand the true flood risk to their property.

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Jul 13, 2016

I think multilateral action is always much more effective than the United States going alone.

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