Jun 7, 2011
Bob is now answering duty's call. This is the President's request as a patriotic American.
Chuck Grassley
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Chuck Grassley is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Iowa, a position he has held since 1981. A member of the Republican Party, Grassley has been influential in various legislative areas, including agriculture, judiciary, and finance. He has served in several key roles, including as the President pro tempore of the United States Senate, making him one of the longest-serving senators in U.S. history. Grassley is known for his commitment to transparency and accountability in government, often emphasizing the importance of oversight in federal agencies.
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Jun 7, 2011
Congratulations to all of you. I am going to do the same thing and ask each of you different questions.
Jun 7, 2011
Director Mueller has handled the Bureau's significant transformation since September 11, 2001 with professionalism and focus.
Jun 7, 2011
I thank Senator Grassley for his cooperation and I hope we now have the hearing and we'll be able to report the bill in the form that Senator Grassley suggested without unnecessary delays.
Jun 7, 2011
I do believe that one of the cornerstones of the obligations of the judicial branch are to have great respect for the role of the executive, for the President, in his capacity as commander-in-chief, and respect for the role of Congress, as…
Jun 6, 2011
when it comes to doing oversight, I think I have a reputation of doing just as vigorous oversight when we have Republican Presidents as when we have Democratic Presidents, and what I am speaking to the Senate about today has no…
Jun 6, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that I may speak for 30 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Jun 6, 2011
with sadness, I rise to pay tribute to the life of Air Force SSG Joseph J. Hamski who died in the Shorabak district of Kandahar Province, Afghanistan on May 26, 2011, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit. My thoughts and…
Jun 6, 2011
I will vote to confirm Donald B. Verrilli, Jr., to be Solicitor General of the United States, but I do so with little enthusiasm. Mr. Verrilli has impressive credentials and noteworthy accomplishments. In addition to his government service…
Jun 6, 2011
I, Senator Grassley, intend to object to the consideration of S. 520, S. 530, S. 871, and S. 1057. These bills would eliminate or modify current incentives for the production and use of domestic, renewable biofuels. I object to their…
May 26, 2011
Would the Chair inform me when I have spoken for 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator will be notified. Free Trade
May 26, 2011
I have been a long-time supporter of free trade. I believe it is always a good thing when American businesses, manufacturers, and farmers have more market access for their products. I have also been a longtime supporter of specific free…
May 26, 2011
I support a clean reauthorization of the expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act and against Senator Paul's amendment on firearms records. Over the years, I have always supported and defended the second amendment. I have consistently…
May 26, 2011
the Federal Bureau of Investigation is on the front line in defending our country from terrorists, spies, and criminals. The FBI has a long history dating back over 100 years. The FBI started as an agency formed during President Theodore…
May 25, 2011
Farmers have to have a good safety net and farm programs serve an important role as part of that safety net and we have to make sure that the farm program gets directly to the farmers that need it the most.
May 25, 2011
on February 14 President Obama delivered his budget to the Congress. I often describe to my constituents that Washington is an island surrounded by reality. Nowhere is this more apparent than with President Obama's February 14 budget. In…
May 25, 2011
I ask unanimous consent to speak to my colleagues as in morning business for 30 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
May 25, 2011
The American family farmer is going to lead the way in producing food for the world, but we all know prices fluctuate, weather changes, foreign markets may be open and closed without much warning, all leading to unpredictability for…
May 24, 2011
If Congress failed to include an intelligence exemption in the legislation and relied upon the prosecutorial discretion of the Justice Department, would that have an impact on the intelligence community?
May 24, 2011
I think we all would agree that anyone who commits a crime should be held accountable.
May 24, 2011
Extending the long arm of American criminal law is an issue that should not be done without significant consideration and caution.
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