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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.
Mr. President, Republicans like to mock modern monetary theory--the idea that government can print money with impunity and that government can spend whatever it wants without the need to tax. Modern monetary theory is basically the Dick…
Mr. President, the Federal Government brought in $3.3 trillion in revenue last year and spent $6.6 trillion for a record- setting $3.3 trillion deficit. If you are looking for more COVID bailout money, we don't have any. The coffers are…
Madam President, reserving the right to object, I agree that members of the judicial branch need better protection. In fact, I have been active in this issue for the last couple of years, and each time this has come forward, at the end of…
Reserving the right to object, I would like to offer across the aisle that we are willing to compromise with the Senator from New Jersey. We are willing to work with him on getting the bill passed. The only thing that we would like to do…
Madam President, the best part of any debate is when you see people twisting themselves in knots, going against their own alleged principles to get their desired result. Today, the subject is war powers. The hawks and the neocons somehow…
Mr. President, I rise today to oppose another massive infusion of arms into the volatile Middle East. Someone must ask the question: Can a lasting peace be purchased with more weapons? Will selling sophisticated fighter jets and weaponized…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following interns in my office be granted floor privileges until December 18, 2020: Remy Gaines, Callum Case, Lucy Sonsalla, Karen Gupta, and Gabriella Mestre. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…
Madam President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll
Mr. President, I rise today to honor one of Louisville's finest, Louisville Metro Police Officer Robinson Desroches. Police work is an unquestionably difficult and dangerous job, but it is among the noblest callings. Each and every day…
Mr. President, I rise today to honor one of Louisville's finest, Louisville Metro Police Major Aubrey Gregory. Police work is an unquestionably difficult and dangerous job, but it is among the noblest callings. Each and every day, officers…
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, I have no problem with asking unanimous consent at this point to pass the legislation with a few amendments. Since this will not be going through committee, we ought to, like you say, examine…
Mr. President, I voice my objection to the original motion of Senator Menendez. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard to the request. The Senator from Florida.
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