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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 22, 2010

Mr. President, I wish to thank both my colleagues from Tennessee for their very kind remarks. Actually, the place we have gotten, what we have achieved, is due to the efforts of a lot of people. It starts with Secretary Gates in the…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-22
Dec 22, 2010

I thank the Chair, and I will have more to say, but I will let other Senators speak. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Tennessee.

Congressional Record · 2010-12-22
Dec 22, 2010

Mr. President, this amendment has to do with the modernization of our nuclear weapons enterprise. It is a subject with which we began this debate. As we get toward the end of the debate, it remains a piece of unfinished business with which…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-22
Dec 22, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To require a certification regarding…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-22
Dec 22, 2010

I call up amendment No. 4892, as modified. The modification is at the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The amendment is so modified.

Congressional Record · 2010-12-22
Dec 22, 2010

I will describe the modifications. They were made in an effort to get agreement. If we cannot, that is fine, but I do think it makes it more palatable to Members. May we have the amendment read. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-22
Dec 22, 2010

I am not asking at this time there be an agreement. I am simply saying that the amendment I want to bring up is the amendment I filed.

Congressional Record · 2010-12-22
Dec 22, 2010

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Bunning), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Brownback), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Bond), the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Alexander), the Senator from Kansas (Mr…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-22
Dec 22, 2010

Mr. President, I support the nomination of Judge Mary Murguia to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Murguia has served on the Federal district court in Arizona for a decade and has a distinguished record that has earned the respect…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-22
Dec 21, 2010

Mr. President, I would have preferred to deal with each of the subjects in this amendment individually because each one is very important. To accommodate the other side's desire to try to get as much done as quickly as possible, we…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-21
Dec 21, 2010

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide that the advice and consent of the Senate to…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-21

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