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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.
Mr. President, I rise to discuss two important issues we will not have the chance to debate because we are unable to take up the Defense authorization bill. Let me start with the need for repeal of the discriminatory don't ask, don't tell…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 6 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. World Alzheimer's Day
Mr. President, first of all, I ask unanimous consent that we not go into the quorum call. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I now ask for its second reading and object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will be read the second time on the next legislative day. ____________________
Mr. President, I understand that S. 3816, introduced earlier today by Senator Durbin, is at the desk and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as…
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:39 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, September 22, 2010…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…
Mr. President, I want to say one thing to my esteemed colleague from South Dakota. I went all around the State of Minnesota during this recess. I had 118 meetings. Many of them were economic development meetings all around the State. Over…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Doug Wilson and Romy Ganschow, two fellows in my office, be granted floor privileges for the duration of the debate on General Kagan's nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…
Mr. President, above the entrance of the U.S. Supreme Court are four words, and four words only: ``Equal Justice Under Law.'' I rise today to support the nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to be an Associate Justice of the U.S…
I thank the Senator from Texas. The fact is, after Citizens United, the U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies will be able to spend as much as they want in our elections, even if they are under foreign control. President Obama alluded to…
I ask for another couple minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection?
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