Apr 20, 2016
Mr. President, I heard what our chairman said. I thoroughly support him. I commend the Senator from Hawaii for seeing this and proposing this amendment. We recommend that it be adopted. Can we call the vote? We yield back any time.
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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Apr 20, 2016
Mr. President, I rise today to speak in support of the fiscal year 2017 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill. I wish to begin by thanking my friend and colleague, Senator Alexander. We have served together as chairman or…
Apr 20, 2016
Mr. President, I just wanted to compliment the Senator from Indiana on the remarks he has just made and thank him very much. I also want to urge Members: Please bring amendments to the Energy and Water appropriations bill to the floor. We…
Apr 20, 2016
Mr. President, I rise to support the comments of the distinguished Senator from the State of Maryland. I must say that when I first came to the Senate, I looked at these perhaps with not as full an understanding of them as I have now. But…
Apr 20, 2016
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Tim Dykstra, a detailee for the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee, have full floor privileges during the consideration of this bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
Apr 12, 2016
Mr. President, today is Equal Pay Day, and I wish to speak about the importance of ensuring women in this country are paid fairly. April 12--102 days into the year--marks the day that women's wages catch up to men's wages from the previous…
Apr 12, 2016
Mr. President, I rise in support of a resolution, submitted by Senator Collins, to honor four women recently recognized by the Vital Voices Global Partnership. This is a global organization that identifies, supports, and highlights women…
Apr 4, 2016
Mr. President, I wish to express my support for the Defend Trade Secrets Act and to explain some of the changes that were made in the Judiciary Committee to ensure the bill does not adversely impact California. First, let me congratulate…
Mar 17, 2016
Madam President, I wish to express my strong support for the resolution to enforce the subpoena against backpage's CEO Carl Ferrer. From my work as chairman and now ranking member of the Select Committee on Intelligence, I know how…
Mar 16, 2016
Mr. President, today I wish to express my opposition to the legislation introduced by Senator Roberts to preempt State labeling laws for genetically modified organisms, also known as GMOs. The Mellman Group released a poll last year that…
Mar 3, 2016
Madam President, I rise to speak for the second time about the Supreme Court vacancy, and I do so not callously, not spontaneously but after 23 years of service on the committee. I like to believe I have some experience and some knowledge…
Mar 2, 2016
Mr. President, I wish to say a few words in support of amendment No. 3362, which Judiciary Committee Chairman Grassley and I, with Senators Cantwell and Ayotte, have cosponsored. This bill has passed the Senate by unanimous consent three…
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