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Jeff Flake

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Jeff Flake is a former U.S. Senator from Arizona, serving from 2013 to 2019 as a member of the Republican Party. He is known for his advocacy of free trade, fiscal conservatism, and a more restrained foreign policy. Flake has been a vocal critic of partisan politics and has often emphasized the importance of civility in political discourse. During his tenure, he focused on issues such as immigration reform and government accountability.

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May 10, 2018

I rise today to fulfill a promise to continue to advocate for a solution that will address the critical issues of securing the border and protecting young immigrants impacted by an uncertain future--those who are part of the DACA Program…

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Apr 24, 2018

I have been pleased to hear about the progress in the planned negotiations with North Korea over their nuclear program. I was glad to hear of Director Pompeo's successful visit to North Korea, and I, as much as anyone in this body, wishes…

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Apr 17, 2018

I rise today, as I have and will continue to do until we find a resolution to this issue. I rise to advocate for a solution to address the issue of securing our border and protecting those young immigrants impacted by an uncertain future…

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Apr 16, 2018

I thank the Senator from Wyoming for his comments and all those who have worked so hard to bring this legislation to the floor, which we will be voting on later tonight. Indian water settlements are an invaluable tool to ensure that Tribes…

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Apr 11, 2018

Is there some concern that exiting the Iran agreement might play poorly with regard to a possible agreement with the North Koreans?

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Apr 11, 2018

I am happy that the President is talking, that discussions at the highest level are had.

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Apr 11, 2018

Will you commit to ensure that we have an Ambassador on the ground--and a lot of that depends on us...

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Apr 11, 2018

I think it would have been a better agreement, and something that I could have supported.

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Apr 11, 2018

In the end, I voted against the agreement. I applauded the last President for negotiations.

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Apr 11, 2018

I think that we ought to think long and hard about giving Iran now the ability, if we exit the agreement, to continue on, on the nuclear side.

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Apr 9, 2018

There are obviously limits of, you know, native speakers that you can hire or of people that have eyes on the page.

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Mar 13, 2018

Somalia is often used as an example of a failed state, but the reestablishment of a federal government and subsequent elections have created hope for a change there in Somalia.

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