Jan 26, 2021
Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of Ali Mayorkas's nomination to be Secretary of Homeland Security. I believe Ali is uniquely qualified to face the challenges our Nation is facing on day one. He brings to this office a diverse…
Dianne Feinstein
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Dianne Emiel Feinstein was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from California from 1992 until her death in 2023. She was the first woman to hold this position, breaking significant barriers in a predominantly male political landscape. Throughout her tenure, Feinstein was known for her advocacy on issues such as gun control, environmental protection, and intelligence oversight, playing a pivotal role in shaping legislation in these areas.
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Jan 26, 2021
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the ``Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act''. I'm pleased to be joined today by Senators Schumer, Blumenthal, and Markey in reintroducing this bill. Nearly one year ago today, on…
Jan 25, 2021
Madam President, I rise to speak in support of Tony Blinken's nomination to be Secretary of State. I support Tony for Secretary of State for three key reasons. First, he has the diplomatic skills that our country needs at this pivotal…
Jan 25, 2021
Madam President, I rise in support of Janet Yellen's nomination to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. I've known Janet since she became president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco in 2004. I believe she is an…
Jan 22, 2021
Mr. President, I rise today in support of General Lloyd Austin's confirmation to be Secretary of Defense, and I urge my colleagues to support his nomination in the vote we are about to take. General Austin has proven through his 41-year…
Jan 21, 2021
Madam President, I today rise in support of the nomination of Ms. Avril Haines as the Director of National Intelligence. Last night, the Senate overwhelming voted to confirm Ms. Avril Haines as the Director of National Intelligence with a…
Jan 6, 2021
Mr. President. Today has been a dark day that will take a long time and a lot of work to overcome. It has been a day truly unworthy of our Nation. I thank the U.S. Capitol Police, the U.S. Secret Service, the law enforcement officers from…
Dec 17, 2020
Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of the ``Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act,'' which I introduced today. Background The average global temperature has increased by over 3 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of my home State of…
Dec 2, 2020
Mr. President, I rise today to honor Senator Lamar Alexander, a friend and a colleague who has served in this body for some 18 years now. I have had the pleasure of serving with this Senator on both the Rules Committee and the…
Oct 25, 2020
Mr. President, I rise today in opposition to the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court. Just over a month ago, our country lost Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a leading voice for equality and fundamental rights…
Sep 24, 2020
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation to stop the fraudulent sales of guns online. While some technology companies have banned selling of firearms and ammunition on their websites, the problem persists. For example, Facebook…
Sep 23, 2020
Mr. President, I rise today in honor of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg was a role model for many and a champion for all, and I was one of those. I would like to speak about what is at stake for the American public with this…
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