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Joe Donnelly

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Joe Donnelly is a Democratic politician from Indiana, born on September 29, 1955. He served as a U.S. Senator from Indiana from 2013 to 2019, after previously representing Indiana's 2nd congressional district in the House of Representatives from 2007 to 2013. During his time in the Senate, Donnelly focused on issues such as job creation, healthcare, and veterans' affairs, often emphasizing bipartisanship and collaboration across party lines. He was known for his moderate stance and willingness to work with both Democrats and Republicans on various legislative initiatives.

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  1. I rise today to join my colleague, Dan Coats, our senior Senator from Indiana, who is wrapping up his time in the Senate as of the next few weeks. What an extraordinary service he has provided to our Nation, to our State. We are incredibly grateful to Senator Coats for what he has done. I also want to celebrate Indiana's bicentennial. I want to reflect on the past two centuries of our State's rich history and the important contributions Hoosiers have made to our State and our Nation. For nearly a year now, in every corner and in every community of Indiana, from the biggest to the tiniest, we have been commemorating the storied history of our beloved Hoosier State. Together, we will culminate the celebration on Sunday, December 11, when Indiana turns 200 years old. Admitted to the Union in 1816, Indiana has developed and grown into the crossroads of America, a welcoming place, where businesses and families can grow and succeed. As Hoosiers, we take pride in putting in an honest day's work. We don't want a free lunch. We don't want a handout. We want the chance to work, to work a good job, to educate our children in good schools, to ensure that our kids have the tools to make a better life than we did-- the American dream, the Hoosier dream--and, eventually, after a life of hard work, to retire with dignity, to have a chance to go fishing in one of our lakes, to have a chance to be with our family in one of our extraordinary parks or a national forest.…2 sources2016govinfo.gov
Oct 17, 2021

Americans who seek compensation for the Cuban Government's illegal confiscation of their property should be supported in their efforts to get justice.

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Oct 4, 2021

The United States supports Serbia's own stated strategic priority of accession to the European Union.

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Oct 4, 2021

That the United States will be a continually strong partner with the Holy See in promoting human rights, religious freedom, fighting against human trafficking, working for climate change, working to make sure that we can promote the…

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Oct 4, 2021

Stand strong for religious freedom. Stand strong for human rights.

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Oct 4, 2021

A diverse political landscape and a free and independent press are critical to Serbia's success as a European democracy.

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Oct 4, 2021

The United States remains committed to deepening our bilateral relationship with Serbia through further political, economic, and security cooperation.

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Oct 4, 2021

Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party want to achieve dominance and displace the United States by 2049.

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Oct 4, 2021

We need to strengthen our commitment to Taiwan's security under the Taiwan Relations Act.

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Oct 4, 2021

I would urge a strong position in favor of human rights in China to the Vatican and that human rights also reflects religious freedom.

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Oct 4, 2021

It is clear that the Chinese Communist Party is stepping up its military posture in the Taiwan Strait.

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Oct 4, 2021

Most importantly, and as a prerequisite for eventual EU accession, Serbia must normalize its relationship with Kosovo.

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Oct 4, 2021

Serbia is a lynchpin for stability and progress in the Western Balkans.

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Oct 4, 2021

I worry that the Biden administration will try to strike some sort of naive grand bargain on climate or other issues with China.

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Oct 4, 2021

It is an extraordinary challenge, Senator, and thank you for the question.

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Oct 4, 2021

In my view, the United States must maintain concerted and coordinated multilateral and bilateral economic pressure on the Maduro regime and its enablers.

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Dec 18, 2018

I thank the leader, who is my friend and colleague, Chuck Schumer, for his kind words. I thank Senator Durbin, who is here, as well, and I thank all the Members. I see my friend Senator Fischer. We team up on the Strategic Forces…

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Dec 13, 2018

today I wish to recognize and honor the distinguished career of U.S. Army Reserve COL Gregory A. Scheidhauer as he retires from his nearly three decades of service to our Nation. Dedication to his country and commitment to his fellow…

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Dec 11, 2018

I rise today for the final time representing the great people of Indiana here in the U.S. Senate. My 6 years representing Hoosiers in this body and the 6 years I spent as a Congressman for the Second District of Indiana before this have…

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Dec 11, 2018

I ask unanimous consent to speak for as much time as I may consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Farewell to the Senate

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Dec 10, 2018

today, I wish to recognize and honor the extraordinary public service of Janak ``Hodge'' Kanti Patel, who has been my State director for the past 6 years in the U.S. Senate and my district director for the prior 6 years in the U.S. House…

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Nov 13, 2018

today, I wish to recognize and honor the extraordinary service and sacrifice of Fort Wayne Police officer David Tinsley. His life was characterized by humility, selflessness, and commitment to his community. Born in Bloomington, IN, David…

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Oct 3, 2018

I come to the floor today to discuss the opioid abuse epidemic, which has taken the lives of too many Hoosiers, harming families and communities across my State and our country. This is a public health crisis. It is a complex problem, and…

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Oct 3, 2018

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Opioid Epidemic

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Sep 18, 2018

I come to the floor to bring attention to suicide prevention, an issue of tremendous importance to families and communities across Indiana and our country. The Senate will be introducing a resolution very soon recognizing suicide as a…

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