May 7, 2015
Mr. President, I rise today to speak about the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. I intend to vote for this bill because it provides appropriate congressional review of a tremendously important executive agreement that is now being…
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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May 5, 2015
Mr. President, I wish to speak on the budget resolution conference report that we are considering today. In my view, this is the worst budget resolution that I have seen in my 22 years in the Senate. It represents a major step backwards…
May 4, 2015
Mr. President, I rise today to express my support for American flower growers, having submitted a resolution designating Mother's Day, May 10, 2015, as a special day to honor the role that domestically grown flowers play in the ability of…
Apr 30, 2015
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation to reauthorize the Breast Cancer Research Stamp for 4 more years. Without Congressional action, this important and effective way of raising additional funds for critical research will…
Apr 23, 2015
Mr. President, I would like to make a few remarks about Loretta Lynch. While she should have been confirmed as Attorney General months ago, I want to make the following points: Her qualifications are sterling. Her education, her experience…
Apr 22, 2015
Mr. President, as the Democratic sponsor of this amendment, I would like to thank the distinguished Senator from Illinois for his leadership on this issue. The fact is, this amendment is essentially the same as the House stand-alone bill…
Apr 20, 2015
Mr. President, the use of personal care products is virtually universal in this country. These products include everything from shampoo and hair dye to deodorant and lotion. Troubling examples of negative health effects call into question…
Apr 16, 2015
Mr. President, I rise to speak about Positive Train Control, a crash-avoidance rail safety system that can automatically stop trains in order to prevent impending collisions. The Senate Commerce Committee recently voted to advance a bill…
Mar 24, 2015
Mr. President, I rise today to join my colleagues in introducing the Nuclear Waste Administration Act, a bill to establish a national nuclear waste policy. This bipartisan legislation, which has been years in the making, is also…
Mar 23, 2015
Mr. President, I speak today regarding the introduction of a bill, cosponsored by Senator Boxer, to provide the Department of Veterans Affairs with the authority to obligate and expend previously appropriated funds in order to begin…
Mar 19, 2015
Mr. President, I remain concerned about the high levels of exposure Americans have to Bisphenol-A, BPA, an endocrine- disrupting chemical. BPA is a synthetic estrogen, which means that it mimics this hormone when in the body. Scientific…
Mar 18, 2015
Yes. I think that is correct. I suppose we could change this to have a rape implication, but the gauntlet has been thrown down. And it is not up to me alone to remove it. There was no open discussion in our committee when we discussed this…
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