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Jon Kyl

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Jon Kyl is a former United States Senator from Arizona, serving from 1995 to 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Kyl was known for his work on issues such as tax policy, national security, and judicial appointments. During his tenure, he played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including the confirmation of Supreme Court justices and tax reform initiatives. Kyl also served as the Senate Minority Whip from 2007 to 2013, showcasing his leadership within the party.

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Mar 7, 2012

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Benefits of Free Enterprise

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Mar 6, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk) and the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Heller). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Franken). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…

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Mar 6, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk) and the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Heller). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…

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Mar 6, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk) and the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Heller). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The yeas and nays…

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Mar 6, 2012

Less than 1 percent of the population is shouldering 100 percent of the burden of maintaining our national security.

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Mar 1, 2012

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 51, nays 48, as follows: [Rollcall Vote…

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Feb 27, 2012

President Obama has ignited a national debate about the meaning of fairness and American values. In his campaign narrative, ``fairness'' means greater redistribution of income by the Federal Government, and expanding government control…

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Feb 27, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn), the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Inhofe), the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. McCain), the Senator from Ohio (Mr…

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Feb 27, 2012

first let me commend my colleague from Alaska who is seeing this battle of the high price of gasoline firsthand in a State that could contribute greatly to the country's solution to the problem if the President and administration would but…

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Feb 17, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Roberts), and the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Vitter). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Pryor). Are there any other Senators in the…

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Feb 17, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Roberts), and the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Vitter). The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Are there any other Senators in the…

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Feb 17, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Roberts), and the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Vitter). The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Are there any other Senators in the…

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Feb 16, 2012

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for 10 minutes and that I be followed by the Senator from Texas, Mr. Alexander. The PRESIDING OFFICER. From Tennessee.

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Feb 16, 2012

I need to speak for a few minutes this morning about two important news events of this week: the budget that was submitted by the President and the news reports that the President is considering reducing our nuclear arsenal to dramatically…

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Feb 16, 2012

What did I say? From Tennessee. Whatever I said, I apologize. I said Texas. I apologize. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Budget and Our Nuclear Arsenal

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Feb 14, 2012

I rise today to recognize an important milestone in our Nation's history. On February 14, 1912, Arizona officially became the 48th member of these 50 United States. I am proud to salute my home State on this her centennial celebration…

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Feb 14, 2012

on behalf of Senator McCain and myself, I am pleased to introduce the Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act of 2012. This is S. 2109. It is propitious as the State of Arizona today celebrates its centennial--its…

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Feb 14, 2012

I thank the Chair. (The remarks of Mr. Kyl pertaining to the introduction of S. 2109 are located in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions.'') Mr. President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

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Feb 14, 2012

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Casey). Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Arizona is recognized.

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Feb 14, 2012

When someone is qualified and has the confidence of the President, unless there is some highly disqualifying factor brought to our attention, we should accede to the President's request for his nomination, and confirm the individual.

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Feb 13, 2012

If you are going to get off on Medicare and Medicaid, maybe you could help persuade some on the other side of the aisle that addressing those entitlements would be a good way for us to help reduce our budget deficit.

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Feb 13, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Utah (Mr. Hatch), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. DeMint), the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk), and the Senator from Texas (Mrs. Hutchison). Further, if present and…

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Feb 13, 2012

The President had a good statement in the State of the Union Address. He talked about an economy where everyone gets a fair shot, does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same set of rules.

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Feb 9, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Roberts), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran), and the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Wicker). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are…

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Feb 9, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Moran), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Roberts), and the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Wicker). The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr…

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