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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.
Mr. President, I wish to speak about the wonderful spirit and dedication of Ellen Tauscher, who was taken from us far too early on April 29, 2019. She was a one of a kind of person and very special to me. Ellen is survived by her daughter…
Madam President, I rise today in opposition to the nomination of Daniel Collins to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Collins had been nominated to a California seat on the Ninth Circuit over the objections of…
Mr. President, I rise today in opposition to the nomination of Kenneth Lee to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Lee has been nominated to a California seat on the Ninth Circuit over the objections of Senator…
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce, along with my friend Senator Enzi, the ``Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act.'' Breast cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women. One in eight women will…
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Prevent Foreign Interference with Elections Act of 2019. This bill provides enhanced criminal penalties and additional safeguards to prevent foreign interference in our elections. To be clear…
Madam President, today I wish to speak in support of including provisions in any reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act that would ensure Tribal governments can prosecute heinous crimes on their lands. When Congress last…
Mr. President, I rise today to reintroduce the ``West Coast Ocean Protection Act.'' This bill would amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently block new leases for offshore oil or gas in federal waters off the coast of…
Mr. President, I rise today in support of overriding President Trump's veto of the Sanders-Murphy resolution. The resolution would end U.S. involvement in the war in Yemen, which I believe is long overdue. Saudi Arabia's conduct in the war…
Mr. President, I rise in support of the Choose Medicare Act, which would strengthen the Affordable Care Act and help reduce healthcare costs for all Americans. This commonsense bill would create a public healthcare option based on Medicare…
Mr. President, I rise in support of the ``Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act,'' which would help address the concerning rise of electronic cigarette use among America's youth. This common-sense bill would protect…
Mr. President, I rise today in opposition to the nomination of David Bernhardt to be Secretary of the Interior. I opposed his nomination as Deputy Secretary of the Interior because of his numerous conflicts of interest as a former…
Mr. President, I understand the majority is considering another change to how judicial nominees are considered. My understanding is the majority leader may move to break the rules of the Senate and cut the time that Senators can debate…
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