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Mark Kelly

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Mark Edward Kelly is an American politician, engineer, and former astronaut currently serving as the junior United States senator from Arizona. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected to the Senate in a special election held in November 2020 and officially took office on December 2, 2020. Kelly has focused on various issues during his tenure, including veterans' affairs, healthcare, and gun control, reflecting his commitment to public service and safety.

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Feb 15, 2011

I think that the money we are spending, we deserve to have a positive return on that.

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Jan 19, 2011

I mean, she -- she's well aware of who's around her, just -- you know, just very aware of the situation.

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Jan 19, 2011

She'll smile at me. She'll do some -- a couple of things that she will only do around me, like pat me on the face.

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Jan 18, 2011

I'm not sure. Well, certainly, she doesn't, because it hasn't been explained to her.

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Jan 18, 2011

She had a very traumatic injury, and when folks have a concussion, they sometimes take weeks to recover.

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Jan 18, 2011

I am certain that she will be -- she will be back stronger than ever. And I don't know if that's in two weeks or two months, but it's coming.

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Jan 18, 2011

She's certainly going to go from here to some -- at some point to some kind of rehab facility.

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Jan 18, 2011

I mean, she suffered a tremendous injury, and she needs some time to recover.

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Jan 18, 2011

As long as she stays on that slope, I'm confident she's going to make a full recovery.

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Jan 18, 2011

I am certain that she'll be -- she'll be back stronger than ever. I don't know if that's in two weeks or two months, but it's coming.

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Jan 18, 2011

You know, she was afraid that that could happen. At the same time, you know, she was doing what she loved, just representing the people of Southern Arizona.

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Mar 22, 2010

One of our priorities this year is to try to maintain those gains that you were able to provide.

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Dec 7, 2005

I know that the amendment that we put into the bill that was authored by the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz) that prevents restrictions from being put on lawful foreign travel and prohibits excessive rates on foreign…

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Sep 14, 2005

That is an offer I will not refuse. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Kelly). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 1 Offered by Mr. Pence

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Sep 14, 2004

I offer this amendment, however, because I believe that a relatively modest increase for FinCEN above the current House level would significantly improve our government's efforts to combat terrorist financing and other financial crimes…

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Jun 26, 2003

Rabbi Milton Balkany, Dean of Bais Yaakov in Brooklyn, New York, is an acquaintance of mine. He has been an active participant and leader in the Jewish community in New York City for many, many years. Rabbi Balkany has worked hard to bring…

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Oct 23, 2001

Reclaiming my time, the Congress has come together to strengthen our financial laws to combat those who seek to harm our Nation. I ask my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this Act. Let us make America financially safe and…

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Jun 28, 2001

I would ask only that the gentleman continue to keep in mind the importance of a strong funding level for the NRC Inspector General as we continue to work on this bill, and also that he continue to vigorously oversee the agency to ensure…

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May 2, 2001

I am grateful for the hard work my colleagues on the Committee on Ways and Means have done in putting together a strong package of tax relief to ensure the retirement security for working Americans. Unfortunately, I have been contacted by…

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Mar 9, 2000

I really appreciate his assurances and his continuing efforts on this legislation. With these efforts, we can assure concerned individuals that pensions are enhanced and protected by this legislation. We have the opportunity to level the…

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Sep 9, 1999

I ask that there be an ability for those of us who are not on the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and for Congress as a whole to have an opportunity to see more clearly, with more transparency, some of the ways that the VA is using money…

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Apr 13, 1999

I do not think I will take all of the remaining time, but I want to note that many women have spoken here this afternoon, and, as you can see, women's interests in Congress cover a vast array of legislation. One of the positive things…

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Jul 30, 1998

I want to point out that in my home State of New York nearly 349,000 American citizens work for American subsidiaries of companies headquartered abroad. These are hard-working Americans that are employed by American subsidiaries of…

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Jul 17, 1998

I simply want to concur in what the gentleman said, and I want to emphasize that the money should go, as we all expected it to go, into high-quality medical care for the veterans. They deserve nothing less.

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