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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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May 9, 2011

I note that Vice President Biden was just here in the Chamber for the swearing-in of our newest Senator, Dean Heller from Nevada. I add my congratulations to now-Senator Heller joining this body. ____________________

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May 3, 2011

This is an important activity, particularly as it relates to kids nowadays. It is ubiquitous.

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Apr 11, 2011

Well, is it fair to say that there is a significant concern about this and that you do play a role, that the FBI does play a role along with other intelligence services in advising our Government departments with respect to these threats?

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Apr 11, 2011

Well, let me just ask you to generally describe concerns that you all have about telecommunications computers that have links to foreign governments or foreign militaries providing telecommunications equipment, software, network management…

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Apr 11, 2011

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, not only for holding this hearing today but for the remarks that you just made.

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Apr 11, 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 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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Mar 29, 2011

Indispensable. That is the word they use.

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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

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

The U.S. Constitution and the teachings of your church allow all Americans to practice any faith of their choosing or no faith.

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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

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

For those who would condemn others in hateful language for doing that, that would not be--while that speech would be permitted, it would not be speech that--well, that speech would be permitted, but would you condemn--

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Mar 28, 2011

I do not see why any foreign law or any religious law could or should supplant U.S. law.

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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 17, 2011

Would the Chair acknowledge that the 51 minutes now is the time of 1 hour, equally divided, minus the time of Senator Alexander; is that correct? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. That is correct. ____________________

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Mar 8, 2011

Other things that would help, for example, would be better enforcement of the hiring of illegal immigrants.

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Mar 8, 2011

I think it is very important that we spend the relatively small amount of resources necessary to implement in a more aggressive way the elements of Operation Streamline in the Tucson sector.

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Mar 8, 2011

We have talked about this a lot. It is the Operation Streamline, the idea that for people who cross illegally there will be consequences, specifically jail time.

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Mar 8, 2011

We need to do more than we are doing. We need to get it better than we have it today.

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