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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, I am pleased to introduce the Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015 with my colleagues and friends, Senators Charles Grassley, Richard Blumenthal, Heidi Heitkamp, Amy Klobuchar and Tom Udall. This bill, which passed the…
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce the Protecting Our Youth from Dangerous Synthetic Drugs Act of 2015, with my colleagues, Senators Kelly Ayotte, Richard Blumenthal, Barbara Boxer, Amy Klobuchar, Rob Portman, Charles Schumer, Jeanne…
Mr. President, today I rise to introduce the Due Process Guarantee Act, which passed the Senate in 2012 with 67 votes as an amendment to the Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2013. Unfortunately, the amendment was taken out in the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to engage in a colloquy with my colleague, Senator Mikulski. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I wish to discuss an important matter related to H.R. 83, the omnibus bill, with my colleague from Maryland, Senator Mikulski. As you know, section 111 of this bill for the Corps of Engineers discusses the agricultural…
I thank my colleague so much for this clarification. This is a very important clarification. lead content regulation
Senator Chambliss, my remarks are personal. We worked together for the past 8 years on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. For 4 years we have worked as chair and cochair. We have exchanged views, we have negotiated bills, and we…
Mr. President, I want to thank the leader for his words and for his support. They are extraordinarily welcome and appreciated. Today, a 500-page executive summary of the Senate Intelligence Committee's 5\1/2\ year review of the CIA's…
Madam President, I know the time for recess for caucus is approaching and I know there are other Members on the Democratic side who want to speak. It is now time for a Member from the Republican side to speak. I ask unanimous consent that…
Mr. President, I would like to express my support for the consideration of the nomination of Nani Coloretti to be the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD. Ms. Coloretti has a distinguished history of…
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce, along with Senator Portman, the Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2014. Human trafficking is estimated to be a $32 billion criminal enterprise, making it the second largest criminal industry in the…
I ask unanimous consent that my time be extended, please. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
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