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Bill Nelson

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Bill Nelson is an American politician and attorney who served as a United States Senator from Florida from 2001 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Florida's 9th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 2001. Nelson also held the position of Florida's Insurance Commissioner from 1995 to 1999, where he focused on consumer protection and insurance reform.

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Jan 13, 2014

this resolution awaits unanimous consent by the Senate, which I assume will occur today. We tried it for last Thursday night before the Senate adjourned, but I think everything has been cleared now. The resolution will commemorate the fact…

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Jan 13, 2014

while my colleague from Alabama is still here, I want to talk about a certain national championship game which just occurred. Before I do, I want to say that a lot of the frustration my colleague has expressed is frustration which is…

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Jan 7, 2014

Senator Rubio and I... have not only rendered no objection, we affirmatively support Judge Rosenbaum.

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Jan 7, 2014

We have a committee that we call a 'judicial nominations committee,' and the intent is to find the very best candidates without regard to partisanship for judicial vacancies.

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Jan 7, 2014

I am very appreciative and want to tell you of the bipartisan support for our nominee, Robin Rosenbaum.

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Jan 7, 2014

I want to particularly thank Senator Grassley, because we have been through a number of nominees.

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Dec 20, 2013

the Fiscal Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act makes essential improvements for the well-being of the men and women serving in our armed services. It also seeks to ease the transition from active duty to veteran status for…

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Dec 19, 2013

in response to the Senator, the Florida delegation is clearly united in recognizing that if you cannot sell your home because you cannot get a mortgage, because the bank requires flood insurance, and you cannot afford the flood insurance…

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Dec 19, 2013

I know we are awaiting the arrival of Senator Johnson. I wish to take a moment to express my appreciation to the majority leader for including in the items we will be handling before we adjourn for Christmas the confirmation of Judge Brian…

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Dec 19, 2013

it is my understanding. But in the newfound felicity and spirit of the season, wouldn't you think that since the real estate market along the coast has dried up--why? Because if you cannot get flood insurance because you cannot afford it…

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Dec 17, 2013

Let me just take a pure hypothetical: a person who is retiring at age 65 who has a salary in the range of $150,000.

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Dec 17, 2013

There is nothing better at focusing the mind than when you realize that you are facing a situation.

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