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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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Jul 1, 2020

I rise to speak in support of the Coronavirus Commission Act. Representative Adam Schiff has introduced companion legislation in the House. This bill would establish a commission on the coronavirus pandemic to better understand the…

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Jun 24, 2020

I rise in opposition to proceeding on S. 3985, the JUSTICE Act, and want to briefly explain why. On May 25, a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on the neck of George Floyd for almost 9 minutes. Mr. Floyd repeatedly said he could not…

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Jun 23, 2020

I rise to speak in support of the ``Military Aviators Cancer Incidence Study Act,'' which I introduced today. This legislation would require the Department of Defense to conduct a study to determine if there is a higher incidence of…

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Jun 23, 2020

I rise today in opposition to the nomination of Cory Wilson to a Mississippi seat on the Fifth Circuit. Judge Wilson has a troubling record on a number of critically important issues. That record makes clear Judge Wilson is far outside of…

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Jun 18, 2020

I rise today in opposition to the nomination of Justin Walker to the DC Circuit. There are four main reasons for my opposition, and I would like to address each. First, Judge Walker does not have the experience we would expect of a nominee…

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Jun 17, 2020

I rise to add my support for the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act. This landmark bipartisan bill directs significant funding to public lands nationwide, which will benefit communities across the country. This investment will…

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Jun 11, 2020

I rise today to introduce the ``Helicopter Safety Act.'' On January 26, 2020, a helicopter carrying nine Californians flew into foggy weather, ultimately crashing minutes later. Los Angeles and the world soon learned that among the crash…

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May 21, 2020

I rise today in opposition to the confirmation of Congressman John Ratcliffe to be Director of National Intelligence. I voted against John Ratcliffe for Director of National Intelligence for three key reasons. First, I do not believe…

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May 21, 2020

I rise to speak in support of the Restoration of Essential Conveyance Act, which I introduced today. Representatives TJ Cox and Jim Costa, both Democrats of California, have introduced companion legislation in the House. This legislation…

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May 21, 2020

it is my pleasure to support the confirmation of Christopher Hanson to be a Commissioner at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Chris has diligently served the Senate and the people of California over the last 6 years as a key member of the…

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May 14, 2020

I rise today to talk about an issue of critical importance to California: doctor shortages. First, I want to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude to the entire medical community, particularly the doctors, nurses, and support staff…

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May 6, 2020

I rise today in honor of Women's History Month to recognize the tremendous achievements women have made for the United States and pay tribute to the vital role they have played in the political, economic, and social development of this…

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Feb 13, 2020

I rise today to recognize and pay tribute to a valued and long-standing member of my staff, Iyad Shihadeh. After nearly 9 years of serving the people of California in my San Francisco office, tomorrow will be Iyad's last day. Iyad first…

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Feb 4, 2020

the decision to remove a President at any point in their term--particularly 9 months before an election-- is not something we should take lightly. Impeachment should not be a tool that Congress uses to settle policy or personal…

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Jan 29, 2020

Thank you, Mr. Chief Justice. I send a question to the desk on behalf of Senators Carper, Coons, Hirono, Leahy, Tester, Udall, and myself to the House managers. Thank you. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The question from Senator Feinstein and the…

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Jan 29, 2020

Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the House managers. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Senator Feinstein asks the House managers: The President's counsel stated that ``there is simply no evidence anywhere that President Trump ever linked security…

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Jan 16, 2020

in 1993, I voted against the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. At the time, I was concerned about a number of issues, including that NAFTA would not adequately protect American jobs--manufacturing jobs in particular--and also…

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Jan 16, 2020

I am pleased to join my Judiciary Committee colleagues, Chairman Graham and Senator Durbin, as the lead cosponsor of the ``Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act.'' This bill will ensure…

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Jan 14, 2020

nation-wrecking Jews, including Senator Dianne Feinstein, are drawing the United States into Middle East wars based on lies so that Israel can eventually expand its borders like it always planned.

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Jan 7, 2020

The longer it goes on, the less urgent it becomes. So if it's serious and urgent, send them over. If it is, don't send it over.

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Dec 19, 2019

I rise to speak on the resolution that Senator McSally and I introduced to declare January as ``National One Health Awareness Month.'' ``One Health'' is a term used by health experts--including those at the Centers for Disease Control and…

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Dec 17, 2019

I rise with my colleagues, Senators Grassley, Capito, and Durbin to introduce the Preventing Pill Mills Through Data Sharing Act. Millions of pills flooded small communities throughout the Nation to fuel the opioid epidemic we are facing…

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Dec 12, 2019

I rise today to introduce the ``Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 2019''. This bill would prevent future tragedies like the one that happened onboard the Conception passenger vessel off the coast of Santa Cruz Island, California. This…

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Dec 11, 2019

I rise today in strong opposition to the nomination of Lawrence VanDyke to a Nevada seat on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record a number of letters and other documents relevant to Mr…

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Dec 3, 2019

I rise today in opposition to the nomination of Sarah Pitlyk to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Ms. Pitlyk's record is extremely troubling and raises a number of questions about her ability to be a…

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