Dec 5, 2012
Mr. President, the Russia PNTR bill that is before us takes a long overdue action by ending the application of Jackson-Vanik sanctions to Russia. Jackson-Vanik is no longer relevant to Russia because Russia no longer restricts the free…
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Mike Levin is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 49th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Levin has focused on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and reproductive rights during his time in office. He has been an advocate for policies that promote access to in vitro fertilization and has emphasized the importance of bipartisan cooperation in Congress.
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Dec 5, 2012
So I am glad, very glad, that finally, the Jackson-Vanik law is no longer going to apply to Russia. Not only does the bill under consideration grant Russia PNTR, it also contains enforcement provisions that my brother, Congressman Sander…
Dec 5, 2012
Mr. President, I want to join my colleagues in extending condolences to the family of Senator Warren Rudman, and add my voice to those saluting a distinguished, effective and principled member of this body. It has been hard in the last few…
Dec 5, 2012
Madam President, I understand now under the existing unanimous consent agreement we are going to be proceeding to debating a judge. I ask unanimous consent that immediately after the disposition of that nomination, I be the first…
Dec 4, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendments Nos. 2927, 3019, 3062, 3113, 3175, 3241, 3242, 3277, 3285, 3226, and 3117
Dec 4, 2012
It is. Mr. McCAIN. Hopefully, we will do that shortly. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
Dec 4, 2012
Madam President, I thank all of our colleagues. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that I be added as a cosponsor of the McCain amendment and that Senator Coons also be added as a cosponsor of the McCain amendment. The PRESIDING…
Dec 4, 2012
Mr. President, while the leader is here, I would add my thanks to the majority leader. This could not have happened without the willingness of the majority leader to take a little bit of risk at this time of year with so few days left …
Dec 4, 2012
Madam President, I will be very brief. I feel so grateful and so proud that the tradition of our committee and this Senate has been maintained on our 51st consecutive Defense authorization bill, a bill that is so vitally important to the…
Dec 4, 2012
Madam President, I very much support the amendment offered by Senator McCain and thank him for it. The suffering of the Syrian people and, increasingly, the people of the region continues to grow daily. This amendment tells the Secretary…
Dec 4, 2012
I first want to thank the Senator from Colorado for his work on reforming our Nation's export control laws. The House version of the National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions addressing these issues. I support his efforts in…
Dec 4, 2012
Madam President, I move to reconsider, and I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Kyl Amendment No. 3213, as Modified The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, amendment No. 3123, as…
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