Jul 26, 2023
The United States sent $113 billion in aid to Ukraine. It is impossible to send this much aid this fast into war-torn Ukraine without waste, fraud, and abuse. Yet we are told by the departmental inspectors general that they have not…
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Rand Paul is an American politician and physician currently serving as the junior United States senator from Kentucky, a position he has held since January 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he is known for his strong libertarian views, advocating for limited government and individual liberties. Throughout his tenure, Paul has focused on issues such as healthcare reform, fiscal responsibility, and civil liberties, often challenging both Republican and Democratic leadership on various policies.
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Jul 26, 2023
I object, Mr. President. I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Ohio. Tribute to Sharon Cohen
Jul 26, 2023
I call up my amendment No. 438 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. Paul]…
Jul 26, 2023
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, I rise today to object to the quick passage of H.R. 4470, which seeks to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program. How could anybody be against that? I am actually for it…
Jul 19, 2023
I think it should be an easy vote to affirm the Constitution. To vote against affirming the Constitution actually places doubt in the Constitution. The power to declare war is the most important power and the most important vote that any…
Jul 19, 2023
How much time do I have remaining? The PRESIDING OFFICER. You have 1 minute remaining.
Jul 19, 2023
Could I ask unanimous consent to have one additional minute? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there an objection? Without objection, the Senator from Kentucky is recognized.
Jul 19, 2023
It is unconstitutional for the legislature to change the Congress. While the Constitution provides a role for both the President and the Senate when entering a treaty, it is silent regarding how to exit a treaty. When the question of…
Jul 19, 2023
How much time do I have remaining? The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Murphy). Is the Senator opposed to the amendment?
Jul 19, 2023
Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 222, and I ask unanimous consent that the debate of 4 minutes be equally divided. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The bill…
Jul 19, 2023
Mr. President, my amendment reasserts that article 5 of the NATO treaty does not supersede Congress's power under article I, section 8, clause 11 of our Constitution to declare war. According to our Constitution, we resort to war only…
Jul 13, 2023
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that we proceed to the previously scheduled 1:45 p.m. vote now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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