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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.
Last month, the national women's soccer team filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The complaint states that women are paid just 40 percent of what men are paid--despite the fact that our women's soccer team…
Mr. President, I support the ``Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016,'' an important bill crafted to protect-- and support--victims of sex crimes. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of this bipartisan legislation introduced by…
Mr. President, today I wish to speak about the urgent need for Congress to approve emergency funds to fight the Zika virus. The Zika virus is a rapidly growing public health threat, and the stakes for women are particularly high. I…
Mr. President, I wish to begin by extending my congratulations to our chairman. You are a distinguished chairman, and it really has been a great pleasure for me to work with you. I think we have accomplished a task which hopefully sets an…
Mr. President, I thank the distinguished chairman of the Energy and Water Subcommittee for his leadership and willingness to settle issues to get this bill to the point where it really is ready to be voted on by this body. I think he has…
Because this really was a man who didn't participate in any obstruction or any difficulty. He was always positive and always willing to do his part and to help. That is really very special. I would like to give my best to his family and…
Madam President, if I may, I want to thank the Senator from Oregon for those remarks. My colleagues might be interested to know that I was chairman of Rules, and Bob was the ranking member, and this was during the period before the first…
Madam President, I thank the Chair and I thank the Senator. I think that is a very wise response, and I think it is a correct response. I think it does belong in the Foreign Relations Committee. We have worked so hard to get a bill that…
Mr. President, I rise to thank the distinguished chairman of the subcommittee for his views and for his very instructive actions to move this bill to fruition. I know we both think it is an important bill. We know the subject that Senator…
Madam President, I wish to address the distinguished chairman of this subcommittee. Working with Senator Alexander on this bill has been a very good experience for me, and I think my friend knows that. We take great pride in getting things…
Mr. President, today I wish to speak about the urgent need for Congress to approve emergency funds to fight the Zika virus. The Zika virus is a rapidly growing public health threat, and the stakes for women are particularly high. The virus…
Mr. President, I rise to introduce the Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act, which is a bill to extend the time for child sexual abuse victims to seek justice against their perpetrators. I would like to thank Senator Cornyn for…
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