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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.

Jun 17, 2015

I wish this bill was not necessary, but two recent proposals by the Forest Service have created the need for the bill and to stand up for private property.

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Jun 17, 2015

Requiring a business to turn over their water rights to the Federal Government as a condition of getting a permit is about like asking the oil man to sign over his drilling rig to the BLM.

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Jun 11, 2015

Mr. President, I rise today to talk about a problem that, despite a congressional ban on the practice, continues to plague our budget. That problem is earmarks. Back in 1986--just a little history lesson here--as Congress engaged in a…

Congressional Record · 2015-06-11
Jun 10, 2015

Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:16 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, June 11…

Congressional Record · 2015-06-10
Jun 10, 2015

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 100, S. 253. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

Congressional Record · 2015-06-10
Jun 10, 2015

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendment be agreed to, the bill, as amended, by read a third time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

Congressional Record · 2015-06-10
Jun 10, 2015

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 198, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A…

Congressional Record · 2015-06-10
Jun 10, 2015

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

Congressional Record · 2015-06-10
Jun 10, 2015

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 11; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings…

Congressional Record · 2015-06-10
Jun 9, 2015

This passed by voice vote last Congress. It should be non-controversial.

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Jun 9, 2015

We do not want the states to pay the price.

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