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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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Apr 8, 2011

In other words, the idea here is to spend less money at the Federal Government level, thereby allowing more for the private sector to invest in job creation, thereby growing the economy, making us a more wealthy nation, and helping our…

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Apr 8, 2011

throughout this day a lot of our constituents back home have been watching the debate. I wonder maybe if they are a little frustrated. I talked earlier this morning about throwing rotten apples at each other. There has been a lot of that…

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Apr 8, 2011

at this very critical time in our country's history--a time when we have over a $14 trillion debt and we are desperately trying to find ways to reduce government spending and there looms the possibility of a government shutdown--I think we…

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Apr 7, 2011

If you want an abortion, you go to Planned Parenthood. And that's well over 90 percent of what Planned Parenthood does.

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Apr 5, 2011

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch) would have voted ``yea.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the…

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Apr 5, 2011

The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch) would have voted: ``nay.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the…

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Apr 4, 2011

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. DeMint), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Graham), the Senator from Texas (Mrs. Hutchison), the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Risch), the Senator from…

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Apr 4, 2011

The two key problems are that we don't have enough jobs and we have a very high unemployment rate. We need to get the economy growing, and we are having to borrow far too much money because of government spending. What this piece points…

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Apr 4, 2011

I will read the first sentence and then a couple of other items from it. The headline is ``Uncovered: New $2 billion bailout in Obamacare.'' Here is the first sentence in the story: Investigators for the House Energy and Commerce Committee…

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Apr 4, 2011

I want to address two things but start with health care. I recall that during the debate over health care--and we celebrated the 1-year anniversary of the signing of the health care legislation a little over a week ago. But I recall…

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Apr 4, 2011

I want to compliment my colleague from Oklahoma for the leadership he has exercised with respect to the rogue Environmental Protection Agency attempting to regulate, in effect, what we breathe and the job-killing program that would result…

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Apr 4, 2011

finally, I wish to have printed in the Record and discuss briefly an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal of today titled ``Time for a Budget Game-Changer.'' This was written by Gary Becker, George P. Shultz, and John Taylor. John Taylor and…

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Mar 29, 2011

I do not think that that is an acceptable situation.

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Mar 29, 2011

I have seen this movie before. I saw it in 1986 when we gave amnesty to 2 million people and said we would secure the borders, and we have not.

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Mar 29, 2011

this firm Huawei has a background with the People's Liberation Army of China, is supported strongly by the Chinese Government.

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Mar 29, 2011

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 660 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…

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Mar 29, 2011

Indispensable. That is the word they use.

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Mar 29, 2011

One of the things that has been reported is that our country's sixth largest cellular provider, U.S. Cellular, is contemplating having Huawei build out its 4g network.

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Mar 28, 2011

If it is part of a narrative that says it is improper to point out the obvious, that too many young Muslims are being radicalized to join jihad and everyone should stand against that, then count me out.

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Mar 28, 2011

Political correctness cannot stand in the way of identifying those who would do us harm.

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Mar 28, 2011

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Utah (Mr. Hatch), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Blunt), the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Cochran), the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. Hoeven), the Senator from Illinois (Mr…

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Mar 28, 2011

I attended a dinner of American Muslims who complained to me about being intimidated and even threatened by other Muslims.

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Mar 28, 2011

last Wednesday marked the 1-year anniversary of the deeply flawed health care bill. The worst aspect of that bill is that it will lead to health care rationing by the Federal Government. That is the delay and denial of care in order to…

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