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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.

Nov 14, 2023

It makes our planning much more difficult.

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Nov 14, 2023

Our responsibility is to be straightforward with you all. You're the ones that appointed us, you're the ones that we answer to.

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Nov 14, 2023

We conclude that the strategic deterrent is not just a nuclear deterrent, it is a combination of conventional and nuclear.

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Dec 19, 2018

Mr. President, 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…

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Dec 19, 2018

Mr. President, 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…

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Dec 18, 2018

Madam President, 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…

Congressional Record · 2018-12-18
Dec 18, 2018

Mr. President, 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…

Congressional Record · 2018-12-18
Dec 18, 2018

Mr. President, 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…

Congressional Record · 2018-12-18
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…

Congressional Record · 2018-12-18
Dec 18, 2018

Mr. President, 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…

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Dec 18, 2018

Mr. President, 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…

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