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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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Dec 19, 2018

the other thing I would like to do this afternoon is to very briefly report to my colleagues and to constituents back home on some things which my predecessor, Senator McCain, was working on at the time of his untimely death and which his…

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Dec 19, 2018

I am informed that it is necessary for me to insert into the Record of the proceedings the resignation letter that I sent to Governor Doug Ducey of Arizona on December 12, 2018; therefore, I ask unanimous consent that this letter be…

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Dec 18, 2018

let me speak a moment about this act. The sponsors, as you have just heard, and supporters like Senator Portman have proceeded with very good intentions. As you just heard, a compelling case for finding ways to help people who have made a…

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Dec 18, 2018

I certainly appreciate this comment by the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee because the Secretaries of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs have all said our strategic deterrent has to be our No. 1 priority. Why is…

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Dec 18, 2018

I just want to thank my colleague, the majority leader, for his comments about me. He asked if there were differences between the time that I served before and this most recent time, and I must say that the thing that I have noticed most…

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Dec 18, 2018

the chairman of the Armed Services Committee is exactly correct. You could illustrate the same things with charts relating to our Air Force, to our Army, to our Marine Corps--all elements of our services. It is not just in the number of…

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Dec 18, 2018

I couldn't agree with the chairman more. I applaud the chairman and the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee for going to the President, along with Secretary of Defense Mattis, and talking about the need to continue with his…

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Dec 18, 2018

I thank the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee for engaging in this brief colloquy and for specifically calling for a hearing a couple of weeks ago at which the two cochairmen of the National Defense Strategy Commission…

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Dec 13, 2018

I would like to make just a couple of comments on my friend's having left the Senate and with respect to the remarks that he just made. The Senate has had some very good people over the years, and currently, but none have been more…

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Nov 27, 2018

today, along with several other colleagues from the Senate, I wrote to the President on the subject of the possible extension of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or New START. Several people have been encouraging the President to…

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Nov 26, 2018

I am concerned that the President continues to make statements and pursue actions that have undercut America's leadership position in the world.

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Nov 26, 2018

As a matter of personal privilege, let me comment, for just a moment, as a former member of this Commission.

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Oct 9, 2018

The responsibilities between the three of you are enormous, and they relate everything to our country's national security.

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Oct 5, 2018

I know that the Democratic leader is scheduled to speak next, but if there is a minute that I could take in between, I just wanted to comment on my colleague who spoke yesterday, Senator Collins. I had wanted to come to the floor to speak…

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Oct 4, 2018

this is the first time I have had the opportunity to address my colleagues on the Senate floor since I was appointed to fill the seat of our late friend and colleague John McCain. I appreciate the opportunity to speak on a matter of great…

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Apr 9, 2018

We have engaged an outside advisor, former Senator Jon Kyl, to advise the company on potential bias against conservative voices.

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Sep 6, 2016

We do not agree, in the first place, that, just because you signed a piece of paper, Mr. President, the United States incurs international legal obligations.

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Dec 31, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. DeMint) and the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk). The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was…

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Dec 30, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Chambliss), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. DeMint), the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Johanns), the Senator from…

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Dec 30, 2012

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. DeMint), the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Kirk), the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Portman), the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), and the Senator from…

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Dec 28, 2012

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

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Dec 28, 2012

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

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Dec 28, 2012

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

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Dec 28, 2012

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

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Dec 28, 2012

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

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