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Chris Scott Murphy is a United States Senator from Connecticut, serving since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Murphy has been a prominent advocate for various progressive issues, including gun control, healthcare reform, and climate change action. He has played a significant role in national discussions surrounding these topics, often emphasizing the need for legislative changes to address pressing societal challenges.
Mr. President, as I began last night at 4 in the morning-- now 5:30--I thank the staff, both the nonpartisan staff and those in the majority and minority for enduring another late night. These are exceptional times. Thus we are here again…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Young). Without objection, it is so ordered.
Madam President, let me just express my thanks to all of those who have facilitated the floor staying open through the evening. We still have a ways to go. I know that puts a lot of pressure on staff here and on all of the folks who make…
Mr. President, since assuming office on January 20, which is just 11 days ago--I don't know, it kind of feels to me like it was 11 months ago; this is going on in a horrible, nightmarish slow motion--the Trump administration has assumed…
Mr. President, there is a French farmer by the name of Hector St. John de Crevecoeur. He immigrated to the United States from Normandy, France, in 1759, and he settled in the Hudson Valley. He married an American woman. The astounding…
Mr. President, I oppose Mr. Pompeo's confirmation to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency because I believe he will take the CIA in a dangerously wrong direction. America needs a CIA Director who will uphold American values by…
This is cruel and inhumane. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Debate is not allowed during a vote. The Senate will be in order.
Mr. President, once again, congratulations on your election. I haven't gotten a chance to talk with the Presiding Officer in detail about his path to the U.S. Senate, but I have had a chance to talk to a lot of my colleagues about how they…
Mr. President, what is happening on the floor right now is absolutely extraordinary. It is absolutely extraordinary that Republicans are using the budget process, the reconciliation process, in between the swearing in of the new Congress…
Mr. President, I appreciate Senator Alexander's kindness in allowing me to say a few words in support of this bill on behalf of myself and Senator Murray. I wish to congratulate Senator Alexander for once again showing how the Senate can…
Mr. President, I wish to thank Senator Cassidy and Senator Alexander for being such amazing partners in bringing this legislation from its introduction last summer to the floor of the House and soon to the floor of the Senate. I will say a…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Dr. Laura Willing, a health fellow in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the calendar year. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
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