May 9, 2016
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Coats). Without objection, it is so ordered. American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act
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.
Congressional Record · 2016-05-09
May 9, 2016
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Airland of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 9, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…
May 9, 2016
Mr. President, I come to the floor today to speak in support of legislation reforming the MTB, or the miscellaneous tariff benefit process. I am pleased to help this legislation advance. It is my hope that this bill will soon be on the…
Apr 27, 2016
Mr. President, it has been nearly 9 months since the United States had an ambassador to Mexico. The President's nominee to that post, Roberta Jacobson, is eminently qualified, as all of us know, to serve in that position. However, she has…
Apr 26, 2016
I yield the remainder of my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon. Amendment No. 3812 to Amendment No. 3801 (Purpose: To provide for funding for wind energy)
Apr 26, 2016
Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of Flake amendment No. 3820, which would lower the construction appropriation for the U.S. Corps of Engineers by just under $69 million and eliminate funding for environmental infrastructure…
Apr 26, 2016
Mr. President, this amendment would simply cut $69 million in unrequested funding for Corps of Engineers projects. This is kind of the outgrowth of the bad old days when we had earmarks, when all of this funding came about. We now have an…
Apr 26, 2016
Mr. President, I plan to return frequently for as long as it takes to shed a light on this nomination and to make sure it moves forward, so I expect to be here tomorrow to do the same. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator…
Apr 26, 2016
Mr. President, it has been nearly 9 months since the United States had an Ambassador to Mexico. The President's nominee to that post, Roberta Jacobson, is eminently qualified for the post. The Arizona Republic noted in an editorial from…
Apr 26, 2016
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Gardner). Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Request--Executive Calendar
Apr 21, 2016
Mr President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 21, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on…
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