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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, today I am reintroducing private relief legislation on behalf of Joseph Gabra and Sharon Kamel, a couple living with their four U.S. citizen children in Camarillo, CA. Joseph and Sharon are nationals of Egypt who fled their…
Madam President, I rise today to voice my concerns about the nomination of Scott Pruitt for Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. More than 74,000 Californians have contacted my office expressing serious concerns about Mr…
Mr. President, I rise today to urge my colleagues to defeat a Congressional Review Act resolution that would weaken the FBI's gun background check system and make it easier for individuals with severe mental illness to buy guns. Gun…
Mr. President, I am pleased to reintroduce the Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act. This legislation directs the Bureau of Land Management, BLM, to exchange land with the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District, the…
I thank the Chair, and I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Democratic leader.
Mr. President, thank you very much, and I want to thank the distinguished chairman of the Judiciary Committee for his remarks. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to work with him, and we have a number of major issues forthcoming. I rise…
Mr. President, I yield one hour of the time under my control to Senator Booker. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has that right.
And I yield 10 minutes of my time to Senator Klobuchar. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has that right.
Mr. President, I rise today to discuss why I do not think Betsy DeVos is the right person for this very important job. As you know, I have been a long and proud supporter of our education system. I have supported public, charter, private…
And I yield 30 minutes of my time to Senator Leahy. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has that right.
Madam President, I rise today in opposition to Rex Tillerson's nomination to be our next Secretary of State. I don't believe Mr. Tillerson is an appropriate selection to be our Nation's chief diplomat. During his confirmation hearing, Mr…
Mr. President, today I wish to recognize an extraordinary public servant and a dedicated leader of the U.S. intelligence community, Brig. Gen. Francis Xavier Taylor, the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, I&A, at the Department…
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