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Chris Coons

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Chris Coons is a United States Senator from Delaware, serving since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, Coons has been involved in various Senate committees, focusing on issues such as foreign relations, judiciary matters, and small business. He is known for his advocacy on topics including military policy and legal transparency in government actions. Coons has also been active in promoting bipartisan efforts in the Senate.

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Jun 19, 2012

I thank the leaders who have worked so hard on this bipartisan farm bill, especially Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Roberts. On this bipartisan farm bill, Senator Chambliss and I are grateful to have our amendment heard. Poultry is…

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Jun 19, 2012

I was encouraged by your testimony previously to Senator Feinstein about a goal to reduce pendency to 18 months.

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Jun 7, 2012

when it comes to America's energy policy, Republicans and Democrats alike have made it clear they support an all- of-the-above energy strategy. As the Presiding Officer knows, serving on the Energy Committee along with me, there is broad…

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Jun 7, 2012

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Coons pertaining to the introduction of S. 3275 are located in today's Record under…

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Jun 6, 2012

I am honored to join with the good Senator from Kansas, the Senator from Missouri, and my friend from Virginia in speaking today in a bipartisan colloquy that is also part of a bicameral process that is trying to send a signal to the…

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Jun 5, 2012

I mean, Congress knows better than anybody the importance of passing a law, not to catch the law breakers but to prevent the law breakers.

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Jun 5, 2012

I look forward to the day when Senator Kirk... is able to resume his work here in Washington.

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Jun 5, 2012

If I could, each of you has made reference in some of your answers and in the introductions to your previous service...

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Jun 5, 2012

Senator Durbin called me personally before we began here today to ask me to express his personal regret at not being able to chair this hearing today.

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Jun 5, 2012

Disclosure up front is always very practical.

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Jun 5, 2012

I rise in strong support of the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation to ensure the women of this country earn equal pay for equal work. I am grateful to Senator Mikulski--and many of our cosponsors--for her strong and able leadership on this…

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Jun 5, 2012

If the main thing that Mr. Cole points to is policies, training, compliance, access to more seasoned attorneys in close calls, would you suggest...some voluntary action by the Department of Justice to change or strengthen their recognition…

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