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.
Oct 26, 2020
Our side, meaning the Republican side, believes very strongly that the people deserve to be heard.
Oct 12, 2020
Democrats and their allies shouldn't claim to know how any judge would rule in any particular case.
Oct 11, 2020
Try to misrepresent and outright disparage Judge Barrett's religious beliefs and affiliations.
Oct 1, 2020
America's founding principles, including that all men are created equal and endowed by our Creator with unalienable rights, are timeless and apply equally to all Americans. Commitment to these founding principles is what ties us together…
Sep 21, 2020
The people deserve to be heard, and they should be allowed to decide through their vote for the next president the type of person that should be on the Supreme Court. As I've stated previously, this is a reasonable approach. It is a fair…
Sep 21, 2020
The people deserve to be heard. And they should be allowed to decide through their vote for the next president, the type of person that should be on the Supreme Court.
Sep 20, 2020
Tonight, Senator Chuck Grassley, the former Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, one of the leading proponents in 2016 of Republicans not considering President Obama's Supreme Court nominee at the time, as well as Senator Cory Gardner, one…
Sep 19, 2020
My position is if I were the chairman, I couldn't move forward with it.
Sep 9, 2020
This year has been one of the most challenging years for Iowa farmers during my 40 years in the Senate. Farmers have had to confront coronavirus supply chain disruptions, widespread drought, and a record windstorm that moved across our…
Aug 6, 2020
I want to speak about a Native American tradition in the State of Iowa. It is about the Meskwaki Nation--the only federally recognized Tribe in Iowa. This year, many important annual community events have been canceled due to the COVID-19…
Jun 30, 2020
As the Congress considers the defense authorization bill--called the NDAA--this week, I hope that my amendments to improve the Pentagon's financial management systems and crack down on wasteful spending will be supported. Thirty years…
Jun 29, 2020
In June of last year, I held an Oversight Committee hearing about foreign threats to taxpayer-funded research. My goal is to ensure that government is doing its job to detect and deter these threats. Since COVID, America's greatest minds…
Jun 24, 2020
The Senate will soon cross the milestone of 200 judicial confirmations since President Trump came to the Presidency in 2017. These have been nominees in the molds of Justice Scalia, just as the President promised nearly 4 years ago. They…
Jun 17, 2020
I have notified the Senate majority leader of my intent to object to proceeding to S. Res. 625, a resolution encouraging the Government and the people of the United States to ``Buy American.'' The resolution, though well-intentioned, would…
Jun 4, 2020
On Sunday, a young Iowan from Davenport set out to exercise her constitutional rights by peacefully protesting the disturbing death of George Floyd. But when agitators turned things violent, Italia Marie Kelly decided it was time to go. As…
Jun 2, 2020
The virus pandemic is disrupting our daily lives in unimaginable ways. The National Institutes of Health is working with a private sector biotech company and has already begun early-stage human trials for a potential vaccine, so there is…
May 21, 2020
We all ought to be very concerned, as I am, about the ongoing religious persecution happening in Nigeria. It may be happening in a lot of countries, but I just want to mention Nigeria today. In the last 6 months, there have been multiple…
May 18, 2020
This time of year is typically spent celebrating students of all ages as they graduate on to their next endeavors. Most graduations have a different look this year due to the pandemic, but the occasion has not lost its significance…
May 5, 2020
Iowa Safe Schools is holding its 15th annual Iowa Governor's Conference on May 11, this time as a virtual conference, given the circumstances. I understand this has been an annual tradition starting in 2006. It is an effort to help end…
Mar 19, 2020
Much has been said on the Senate floor these past few days regarding our Nation's response to the coronavirus. But this morning, after our prayer to the Lord and after the pledge to our Nation's flag, I want to take this opportunity to…
Mar 12, 2020
On another matter, in November of 2017, Bijan Ghaisar was shot and killed by two U.S. Park Police officers. That person was unarmed and in his vehicle. The National Park Service oversees the U.S. Park Police and still hasn't responded to a…
Mar 12, 2020
Iowa has had 14 presumptive positive cases of COVID-19. My staff and I remain in constant communication with Federal agencies to ensure that the Federal Government is properly managing emergency threats to the public health. I am also in…
Mar 9, 2020
Last Saturday marked an incredible milestone for Make-a-Wish Iowa. At that event in Dubuque, this organization granted its 4,000th wish to Michael, age 15, from Oelwein, IA. He received a livestock trailer for transporting his show cattle…
Feb 10, 2020
I pay tribute to a remarkable Iowan. She is one of the longest serving newspaper columnists in America. She has an uncommon work ethic, having never missed a deadline in 70 years. Her weekly commentary in the Shenandoah Valley News has…
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