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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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Jun 1, 2015

In determining whether reauthorization is justified, I believe Congress must take another hard look at Eximbank.

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Jun 1, 2015

Congress cannot leave unaddressed Eximbank's failures to properly manage its risk.

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Jun 1, 2015

I have long been concerned with the Bank's financial risk to the American taxpayers, who ultimately stand behind the Bank.

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May 13, 2015

If somebody wants to join a union, that is fine. If they do not want to join the union, that is also fine.

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May 13, 2015

I want to associate myself--I come from Alabama. We are a right to work State and we want to stay that way.

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May 13, 2015

It has been until this Administration and you folks have gone in there and you are trying to change the rules.

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May 13, 2015

A lot of people are concerned, Mr. Chairman, about it seems that this Administration, and you are part of that, are trying to unionize America.

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May 13, 2015

The blocking charges are a form of extortion without an end in sight.

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May 6, 2015

Why do you believe that the President's Executive actions granting amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants are legal and constitutional?

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May 6, 2015

In November of 2014, the President expanded immigration amnesty through Executive order in furtherance of his 2012 Executive order to people over the age of 30 and to new arrivals.

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May 6, 2015

Thank you, Attorney General Lynch, for appearing here today and being patient with all of us and our questions.

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May 6, 2015

I believe that it is critical for you to return the Office of Attorney General to its constitutional purpose, which is to enforce the laws of the land, not the decrees and whims of the President.

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