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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.

Jul 10, 2025

What would've happened if 2,000+ senior NASA leaders were pushed out before the moon landing? We would've lost the space race to the Soviets. And now we risk losing the next space race to China.

newsweek.com
Jun 22, 2025

The president can act militarily when there’s a clear and imminent threat to U.S. citizens.

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Jun 9, 2025

He took some actions that escalated an issue — a problem, but it was under control. And now the problem is bigger because of the actions he took.

cnn.com
May 14, 2025

It’s like a jigsaw puzzle — you’ve got to make it fit, right?

politico.com
Apr 4, 2025

Mr. President, across Arizona, I am hearing from families who are doing everything right. They are working longer hours-- sometimes two or three jobs--budgeting carefully, trying to save for their families and their children's futures. But…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-04
Apr 4, 2025

Mr. President, it has been just over a week since we learned that our top national security officials were discussing operational details before a strike on the Houthis, in Yemen on an unsecured platform. The White House has said the case…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-04
Apr 4, 2025

--should have lower taxes? These folks could pay a little more, and they are still going to be rich. Do they really need a tax cut? I don't think so. Vote yes if you agree. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Idaho.

Congressional Record · 2025-04-04
Apr 4, 2025

Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 1737 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Arizona [Mr. Kelly] proposes an amendment numbered 1737 to…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-04
Apr 4, 2025

Mr. President, this budget Republicans wrote would hand out massive tax cuts to the richest Americans and biggest corporations, paid for by blowing up our national debt and slashing programs that help working families, like cutting…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-04
Mar 31, 2025

As Senator Booker knows, I did grow up in the State of New Jersey, and growing up in New Jersey, I came from a very working-class family. My family didn't have a lot of money. My dad was a cop. He was a union member. From my earliest days…

Congressional Record · 2025-03-31
Mar 27, 2025

Mr. President, with all of the chaos in Washington right now, it can feel like it is tough to keep up. In the middle of bombshell revelations, new Executive orders that threaten the safety of Americans, and the administration's plans to…

Congressional Record · 2025-03-27

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