Feb 28, 2012
I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Dr. Young Woo Kang
Richard Durbin
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Richard Durbin, commonly known as Dick Durbin, is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Illinois since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held various leadership roles, including Senate Majority Whip. Durbin has been a prominent advocate for issues such as healthcare reform, immigration policy, and gun control. He has also played a significant role in negotiations on budget and appropriations matters in the Senate.
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Feb 28, 2012
Mr. President, the march of progress in America can be marked by the expansion of freedom. Slaves who were denied full citizenship under our Constitution were given their rights with amendments after our Civil War. Civil rights legislation…
Feb 27, 2012
I announce that the Senator from Iowa (Mr. Harkin), the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Inouye), the Senator from Louisiana (Ms. Landrieu), the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Lautenberg), the Senator from Missouri (Mrs. McCaskill), and the Senator…
Feb 17, 2012
I announce that the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Bingaman) is necessarily absent.
Feb 14, 2012
Mr. President, I listened carefully to the statement made by the Republican minority leader about deficits, and I think it is worthy to note that history suggests an opposite conclusion from what he just said. Remember this: The last time…
Feb 13, 2012
I announce that the Senator from Louisiana (Ms. Landrieu) and the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. Lieberman) are necessarily absent.
Feb 7, 2012
Mr. President, the January jobs report shows that President Obama and many others have joined to help put our economy on the path to recovery. The economy added 257,000 private sector jobs in January. That is the 23rd month in a row that…
Feb 7, 2012
Mr. President, last night, the Senate adopted the final version of a long term reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration. The process has been long and less than elegant as we worked through differences between the chambers…
Feb 6, 2012
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2012; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, and the…
Feb 6, 2012
Madam President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate at 6:29 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, February 7…
Feb 6, 2012
Madam President, we hope to begin consideration of the surface transportation bill tomorrow. ____________________
Feb 6, 2012
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table; that there be no intervening action or debate; and that any statements be printed…
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