Thank you, Mr. President. It is a delight to see you in the chair. Mr. President, let me make a brief comment on the last comment from my colleague about the work schedule of the Senate because I have been one of those folks who have…
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.
Madam President, I appreciate my colleague's comments. Rather than read the remainder of this, I ask unanimous consent that at the conclusion of my remarks here there will be additional quotations on the need for modernization by former…
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, I am not sure I will be speaking for 40 minutes or any particular timeframe here. I want to focus for the moment on the omnibus and a continuing resolution, so my remarks probably would be…
The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. Enzi). The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote? The result was announced--yeas 66, nays 32, as follows…
I thank my colleagues for bringing this issue to the attention of the Senate. Senator Vitter brought this matter to my attention as the bill was being wrapped up, as a matter of fact, and I told him at that time that while we could not…
I would say to my colleague that I asked the chairman of the Finance Committee: How quickly do you think we could do this? He gave me the same answer he just gave you: Yes, as soon as we can, but it is hard to make a commitment about a tax…
Mr. President, I would say to the Senator from Louisiana that I don't know technically whether it is 77 or 42 or whatever, but we have all discussed the fact that it is limited to those projects that are started but couldn't be completed…
Madam President, might I just add a word to what the Republican leader has just said. As the Republican whip, it is my job to visit with Senators about their views on issues and votes that are coming up. I didn't always like the answer…
It is impossible to do all of the things that the Majority Leader laid out without doing -- frankly without disrespecting the institution and without disrespecting one of the two holiest of holidays for Christians.
Madam President, I want to speak for a few minutes about the tax legislation the Senate is debating and will be voting on before long. There has been some dismay on both sides of the aisle regarding the merits of the package. I emphasize a…
The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Kansas (Mr. Brownback) and the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn). Further, if present and voting, the Senator from Texas (Mr. Cornyn) would have voted ``nay.'' The PRESIDING…





