Aug 13, 2026
To every person that supported me, I ask you tonight to support and elect Peggy Flanagan as the next U.S. senator from Minnesota.
Angie Craig
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Angie Craig is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and support for family farmers. Craig has been an advocate for policies that address the challenges faced by her constituents, particularly in the agricultural sector, often speaking out against trade policies that negatively impact farmers. She is known for her active engagement in legislative matters and her commitment to representing the interests of Minnesota families.
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August 13, 2026
In that spirit, I just called the lieutenant governor to congratulate her on her hard-fought victory and to offer her my full and complete support going forward.
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by number of sources- I rise to introduce a bill, and I send it to the desk. Mr. President, the bill I introduce is the Hydroelectric Licensing Process Improvement Act of 2001. As its title suggests, the purpose of the bill is to improve the process by which non-federal hydroelectric projects are licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. I introduced an identical bill early in the 106th Congress. Several hearings were held on the bill in both the Senate and House. I introduce this bill today with the full understanding that the bill may undergo some changes as a result of collaboration with my colleague Senator Bingaman and others on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. At the end of the last Congress, Senator Bingaman offered to work with me in a bipartisan fashion to successfully report this bill out of Committee in the 107th Congress. I enthusiastically look forward to working with him to ensure that this bill gets the necessary attention to move smoothly and with appropriate speed through the Committee process. Mr. President, hydropower represents ten percent of the energy produced in the United States, and approximately 85% of all renewable energy generation. This is a significant portion of our nation's electricity, produced without air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions, and it is accomplished at relatively low cost.3 sources2001govinfo.gov
- I come to the Chamber this morning to express my frustration to my colleagues about where we are as a Senate in trying to resolve some very important issues for the American people: A Transportation appropriations bill on which I understand we will have a cloture vote at 11, and if cloture is successful, then we will be on that bill, I would guess, through its duration. That, therefore, replaces the current activity on the floor of dealing with the Supplemental Ag Emergency Act of 2001 that many of us believe is very important. What is most important about this particular legislation is the timeliness of needing to deal with it before the August recess. I also understand that the majority leader filed cloture on the Ag supplemental. That could ripen on Friday. If it does, and we are not on that debate until Friday, then we will work through the weekend. There is a complication in dealing with the Ag supplemental emergency legislation prior to the weekend. If we differ from the House-passed version--and it is very possible that we will --those differences will have to be worked out. We know that is called a conference.3 sources2001govinfo.gov
- Today I am reintroducing the Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. When we were in deficit and when we were in surplus, I have always said, if we could adopt one fundamental reform to the way the Federal Government does business, this is it. The fiscal events of the last few years have again demonstrated the need for this long-term, fundamental, permanent reform. For many Americans, one of the signs of our deep respect for the Constitution is our acknowledgment that, in exceptional cases, a problem rises to such a level that it can be adequately addressed only in the Constitution--by way of a constitutional amendment. From 1998 through 2001, Congress balanced the Federal budget. These four budget surpluses in a row, for the first time since the 1920s, set the modern record for balancing the Federal budget. The first Republican Congresses in 40 years made balancing the budget our top priority, and did what was necessary, reaching across the aisle and working on a bipartisan basis. We ran surpluses and began the process we needed to pay down the national debt. This in turn promised, among other things, to help us safeguard the future of Social Security. Then events intervened. A return to budget deficits was caused by an economic recession and a war begun by terrorist attacks.3 sources2005govinfo.gov
- the last Congress worked long and hard to resolve one of the most contentious issues of our time: immigration. As many of our colleagues know, while a number of border enforcement measures were enacted, we did not complete all the critical elements of a comprehensive strategy on immigration reform. Yesterday, I joined with Senators Feinstein, Kennedy, Martinez, Voinovich, and Boxer in reintroducing legislation to address a very important piece of that unfinished business: the establishment of a workable, secure, effective temporary worker program to match willing foreign workers with jobs that Americans are unwilling or unable to perform. Our legislation is specific to U.S. agriculture because this economic sector, more than any other, has become dependent for its existence on the labor of immigrants who are here without legal documentation. The only program currently in place to respond to a lack of legal domestic agricultural workers, the H-2A guest worker program, is profoundly broken. Outside of H-2A, farm employers have no effective, reliable assurance that their employees are legal. The bill we reintroduced is called AgJOBS--the Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act.3 sources2007govinfo.gov
- I would like to tell the Senator that as a member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, we are now examining the Dole-Shalala proposal that the Senator referenced, which is a quantum leap in good advice and sound understanding of the needs of America's veterans. We thank you. More importantly, we thank Senator Dole for that great effort.2 sources2008govinfo.gov
- I am so honored to be on the floor with Senator Joe Lieberman today and to listen to his remarks, frankly, to stand in the shadow of his leadership on this issue because he has been that, a bipartisan leader, recognizing, as he so appropriately has spoken, the leadership role that a Congress should take at this time in our Nation's history. And he has said it well. It is not one of micromanagement. It is not one of 535 generals all thinking we can act and think strategically about the engagement currently underway in Baghdad. It is our job, I would hope, to stand united in behalf of the men and women we send there in uniform to accomplish what we so hope and wish they will be able to accomplish, and that is the stability of Iraq, the allowing of the Iraqi people to once again lead their country and to take from it the kind of radical Islamic fascism that is well underway and dominating the region. This is not, nor should it ever become, a partisan issue.2 sources2007govinfo.gov
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Aug 12, 2026
I know how to do that, but we also have to be able to reach across the aisle to get things done.
Aug 11, 2026
I wanted to be honest with the people of Minnesota. I will tell you when I get it wrong, and I got that one wrong.
Aug 11, 2026
The attacks from my opponent fall flat when this moment calls for leaders who can take accountability and take on tough fights – not watch from the sidelines.
Aug 11, 2026
State fraud is the No 1 issue as Minnesota voters go to the polls in November.
Aug 11, 2026
Of course, in the primary, people want to point out the few votes I’ve taken against Democrats.
Aug 11, 2026
As I stood at the Whipple detention center, as I met with constituents who were being literally rounded up by ICE in Minnesota under Operation Metro Surge, I couldn’t help but regret giving this administration any additional authority.
Aug 10, 2026
But the only way we pass any of the progressive policies that all of us here support is by winning elections and taking damn majorities.
Aug 5, 2026
The reason why we haven’t been able to get year-round E15 across the finish line is because the Trump administration is in the pocket of Big Oil.
Aug 2, 2026
This will give regulatory clarity to Minnesota farmers, brewers and small business owners and provide an alternative to short-sighted federal policies that threaten Minnesota jobs and consumer choice.
Jul 31, 2026
That would certainly suggest that the lack of staffing was at least partially related to the closure.
Jul 28, 2026
The most important thing in this election is that we beat Republicans.
Jul 28, 2026
It pisses me off that you completely put all of the responsibility on the governor of Minnesota when you were the No. 2 elected leader.
Jul 27, 2026
I refuse to believe that we can’t be a nation of strong borders and a nation of immigrants.
Jul 27, 2026
I will spend the rest of my career ensuring that my immigrant neighbors are able to be part of the fabric of America.
Jul 27, 2026
Times changed real fast with the Trump administration ... they said they would go after the worst of the worst. They didn’t go after the worst of the worst.
Jul 14, 2026
My coalition is statewide. I’m going everywhere. I’m talking to everyone. I’m working to bring people back to the (Democratic Party).
Jul 14, 2026
The coalition we’re building is people in Minnesota who understand that in order to stop Donald Trump, we’ve got to win elections.
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