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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, I ask unanimous consent that the following interns in my office be granted floor privileges until May 1, 2020: Paige Grande, Michael Sugden, William Scott, and Noah Vehafric. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…
Mr. President, the great irony of the last several weeks in the impeachment trial is that the Democrats accused the President of using his governmental office to go after his political opponent. The irony is, they then used the impeachment…
I have a question to present to the desk for the House Manager Schiff and for the President's counsel. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The Presiding Officer declines to read the question as submitted. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The Senator from…
Mr. President, we have before us today the National Defense Authorization Act to authorize the programs and policies of the Department of Defense. We will be taking a vote to finalize this bill shortly. Our national defense is incredibly…
Mr. President, I move to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3055, with a further amendment numbered 1250. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from…
Mr. President, I rise to present an amendment to this bill. My amendment is simple, and it reflects the kind of commonsense budgeting we ought to be doing in Washington. Today I offer the penny plan for infrastructure. This plan cuts one…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the cloture vote on the Brouillette nomination occur at 1:30 p.m. today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Madam President, I want to recognize the accomplishments of SSgt Daniel P. Keller for his heroic actions while in combat in Afghanistan. On 16 August 2017, while assigned as a joint terminal attack controller for Combined Joint Special…
Mr. President, reserving the right to object. I am disappointed that any Senator would come to the floor and find the Bill of Rights laughable. The Sixth Amendment is an important part of our Constitution, and the right to face your…
Mr. President, I rise to honor and pay tribute to one of the most tenacious and dedicated Kentuckians I have had the pleasure of knowing, Mr. Jim Milliman. Jim began his career in 1964 after graduating from the University of Notre Dame. He…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent for floor privileges for a member of my staff, Rob Givens. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, we are set to borrow nearly $1 trillion this year. Our overall debt is over $22 trillion. In my office, I have a debt clock. You can see it at debtclock.org. It is spinning out of control. The numbers are mind-boggling. In…
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