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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 21, 2010

Mr. President, I will respond with about 30 seconds. Then I will be prepared to go to my next amendment. Perhaps I can reserve whatever time I have left on there to make a closing argument. I really do sincerely appreciate the…

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

Mr. President, there was no delay in the implementation of the START I agreement because of a requirement that a side agreement be entered into between the then-Soviet Union and the United States on SLCMs. So I don't buy the notion that…

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

Mr. President, I am a little bit flummoxed here because I thought in a conversation I had a couple of days ago with Senator Kerry that side agreements might be all right; that we didn't want to amend the preamble or didn't want to amend…

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

Mr. President, this is actually a very straightforward amendment. It simply seeks to repeat in this New START treaty the same thing the then-Soviet Union and United States did in the previous START I treaty with respect to a particular…

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

Mr. President, 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 require a certification that the President has…

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

Thank you, Mr. President. Amendment No. 4860 Then, Mr. President, with that, I would like to offer amendment No. 4860, SLCM side agreement, which I believe is pending at the desk. I would ask for its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

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

Mr. President, a point of inquiry before I begin. Is there a reason I should speak to either amendment No. 4860 or amendment No. 4893 first? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator can speak in whatever order he wishes, but neither amendment…

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

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Bond), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Brownback), the Senator from New Hampshire (Mr. Gregg), and the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn). The PRESIDING OFFICER…

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

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Bond), the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Brownback), and the Senator from New Hampshire (Mr. Gregg). The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the…

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

Madam President, obviously one of the purposes of these two amendments is to respond to one of the arguments that has been raised in support of this treaty. We have this wonderful new reset relationship with Russia, and were we to not…

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

Madam President, I am not arguing that this issue has been resolved within Russia as to whether to go forward. I am not arguing whether it is a good thing or a bad thing. I simply submit it in response to the argument that the Russians…

Congressional Record · 2010-12-21

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