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Saxby Chambliss

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Saxby Chambliss is a former United States Senator from Georgia, serving from 2003 to 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Chambliss was known for his work on national security and intelligence issues, particularly during his tenure on the Senate Intelligence Committee. He played a significant role in shaping policies related to the War on Terror and was an advocate for military funding and resources for the armed forces. Chambliss also focused on agricultural and rural issues, reflecting the interests of his constituents in Georgia.

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Jul 16, 2013

What is this going to do to American markets versus European markets and Asian markets?

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Jun 3, 2013

The easiest way to eliminate this problem is to make sure it never happens in the first place...

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Jun 3, 2013

If we are going to maintain good order and discipline in the military across the board, that has to be the case.

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Jun 3, 2013

We have to figure this thing out because we simply can't tolerate it.

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Jun 3, 2013

There also has to be some kind of fear put into these young people that come to every branch of our Service.

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May 22, 2013

Would the Senator allow me to propound a unanimous consent to be allowed to speak for 10 minutes as in morning business following the Senator from Connecticut?

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May 6, 2013

Samantha is already well known by this committee, but suffice it to say she is an Irish-born American who matriculated to Atlanta to become educated in high school to prepare herself not just for this job but to go to Yale and go to…

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Apr 22, 2013

We are trying to make sure that all of that information that was available was shared. If it wasn't, then there may be somebody who dropped the ball.

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Apr 22, 2013

We're trying to make sure that all of that information that was available was shared. If it wasn't, then there may be somebody who dropped the ball.

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Apr 17, 2013

I am concerned that the LEED rating system discourages the use of domestically grown and processed wood products.

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Mar 11, 2013

We are spending too much money in Washington. I don't think there's any disagreement about that.

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Mar 11, 2013

One thing the Constitution is very clear about is that it is the role of Congress to provide for the national security of Americans.

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Mar 11, 2013

I would simply ask--if someone like Abu Ghaith will not be held in military custody for interrogation purposes, then who will be?

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Mar 11, 2013

I firmly believe this administration's refusal to place new detainees at Guantanamo Bay is hurting our ability to collect intelligence.

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Mar 11, 2013

I'm very concerned that we have returned to the dangerous pre-9/11 reactive mindset, where international terrorists were treated as ordinary criminals.

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Mar 11, 2013

We're going to have your back on this as we go through this. It's not going to be easy, but we're going to work hard to do it right.

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Mar 11, 2013

It's a foolish way to reduce spending--to tell every aspect of the federal government, 'You don't have a choice.'

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Mar 11, 2013

I would predict that the United States Senate would demand a strong and swift response should the use of such weapons occur.

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Mar 11, 2013

The American people have demanded answers, and frankly, we have not been able to provide them.

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Mar 6, 2013

Reserving the right to object, let me, if I may, direct a question to the majority leader through the Chair. As I understand what the Senator is asking, for 90 more minutes--30 minutes to Senator Feinstein and 30 minutes for me, and…

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Mar 6, 2013

Let me, Mr. President, if could, ask the Senator again a little different question to make sure I understand exactly what the Senator has asked for. The Senator's position, as I understand it, has been all along that if we have bad guys…

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Mar 4, 2013

We are not going to be ready if we do not have the resources under sequestration.

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Mar 4, 2013

I hope you will keep this committee informed of what you do intend to do there because, obviously, that was a lot of money to be spent.

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Mar 4, 2013

I'm concerned again if we don't get this straightened out so we can at least see a straight path forward.

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Mar 4, 2013

I think it can be fixed by some political agreements and other things between the parties there.

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