Mar 19, 2018
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce a resolution that honors one of the most venerable institutions in our State: the University of California. The resolution before us commemorates the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the…
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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Mar 19, 2018
Mr. President, today I wish to speak on the important topic of women's health, which has been under attack by the Trump administration. Through its policies and the actions of its officials, the Trump administration has undermined women's…
Mar 15, 2018
Mr. President, I rise today with my colleague, Senator Capito, to introduce the Stopping Suspicious Orders of Opioids Act. In 2016, the opioid epidemic caused more than 42,000 deaths in the United States. In 2017, this epidemic was…
Mar 13, 2018
Mr. President, I join my colleagues today to discuss climate change. I want to thank Senator Whitehouse for being a vocal advocate for addressing this issue. Climate change is real. It is happening all around us, and we can't afford to…
Mar 13, 2018
Mr. President, I rise to discuss S. 2155. It is called the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. One would think from the title that I would be all for it, but as one who went through the drop in the economy when…
Mar 1, 2018
Mr. President, today I wish to honor a former Member of this Chamber, Senator John Tunney, whose seat I now hold. Senator Tunney passed away on January 12 in Brentwood, CA, at the age of 83. His family and friends will gather on Monday to…
Feb 28, 2018
Mr. President, I rise today to speak about the introduction of the ``Age 21 Act'' by Senator Flake and myself. Two weeks ago, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, our Nation experienced yet another horrific mass…
Feb 7, 2018
Mr. President, I rise to introduce a Senate Resolution recognizing February 7, 2018 as ``National Girls & Women in Sports Day''. Since the passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, our Nation has taken many big steps toward…
Feb 6, 2018
Mr. President, on January 6, 2017, the U.S. intelligence community released a shocking report. It stated: ``We assess with high confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an influence campaign in 2016, aimed at the U.S…
Feb 6, 2018
Mr. President, I wish to speak in opposition to President Trump's proposal to open all offshore waters in the country to oil drilling. This proposal has been met with outrage from every corner, as my colleagues are making clear here on the…
Jan 30, 2018
Mr. President, nearly a year ago, I met with six gymnasts. All of these young women were world-class athletes. All of them had put their faith in USA Gymnastics. And all of them were sexually abused by an adult who had earned their trust…
Jan 29, 2018
Mr. President, I rise to introduce a resolution in observance of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month, to bring awareness to the terrible scourge of modern slavery and human trafficking around the world. In 2016 alone…
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