Nov 30, 2010
Mr. President, I rise today to speak once again about the New START treaty. Today I will talk about the New START treaty and the maintenance of a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent. That means maintaining and sustaining the…
Al Franken
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Al Franken is an American politician, comedian, and author who served as the junior United States Senator from Minnesota from 2009 until 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, Franken gained national prominence as a writer and performer on 'Saturday Night Live' before transitioning to politics. During his time in the Senate, he focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and consumer protection, and was known for his sharp wit and advocacy for progressive policies. He was a member of several Senate committees, including the Judiciary and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committees.
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Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, I yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum and ask that the time be divided equally between both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, we have big problems in the debt collection industry that are long overdue in being addressed. Before I even begin, I wish to preface my remarks by saying when someone takes out a loan, they ought to pay it back. I have no…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 5 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Franken pertaining to the introduction of S. 3888 are printed in today's…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read three times, passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 587, S. 3751. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. President, I rise to discuss something I regret. I regret that Democrats have allowed the word ``stimulus'' to become a dirty word, one that we avoid using. The President spoke a few weeks ago about his new plan to invest $50 billion…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Recovery Act
Sep 23, 2010
Madam President, I rise to discuss my opposition to the resolution before us, the resolution disapproving the National Mediation Board's ruling on election procedures. This ruling finally brings union election rules in the rail and…
Sep 22, 2010
Mr. President, ``[c]learly the American public has a right to know who is paying for ads and who is attempting to influence elections. Sunshine is what the political system needs.'' We can try and regulate ethical behavior by politicians…
Sep 21, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that on Thursday, September 23, at 10:30 a.m., the Republican leader or his designee be recognized to move to proceed to the consideration of S.J. Res. 30, a joint resolution providing for…
Sep 21, 2010
Mr. President, I rise today to honor the Minnesotans and their families affected by Alzheimer's disease and recognize September 21 as World Alzheimer's Day. Today, over 94,000 Minnesotans and 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's…
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