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Max Baucus is a former U.S. Senator from Montana, serving from 1978 to 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, Baucus was known for his work on health care reform and tax policy. He played a significant role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act and was a key advocate for various economic initiatives during his tenure. Baucus also served as the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, where he influenced legislation related to taxation and trade. After leaving the Senate, he was appointed as the U.S. Ambassador to China, where he focused on strengthening U.S.-China relations.
I appreciate the Senator from Ohio showing us the big, long stack. Those are all the tariffs Panama is going to get rid of and reduce so we can sell more products to Panama. I appreciate the Senator pointing that out to us. The PRESIDING…
what is the regular order? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Two minutes of debate equally divided.
I ask unanimous consent that all remaining time be yielded back, with the exception of 15 minutes, to be equally divided between Senator Baucus and the Republican leader, with Senator Baucus controlling the first 7\1/2\ minutes; that upon…
the English poet, Thomas Gray, once said: ``Commerce changes the fate and genius of nations.'' The United States has always understood that commerce improves our fate and sharpens our genius. We know opening the channels of commerce…
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The question is on the passage of H.R. 3080. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called the roll.
my remarks will be brief because we are at a point, finally, where we are passing these three trade agreements. The Colombia, Panama, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements will increase U.S. exports by $13 billion, boost gross domestic…
I rise to speak at this watershed moment in the U.S.-China relationship. This is a relationship that will affect our children's future. And how we manage this relationship now will help determine the long-term strength of our Nation…
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 1649 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
18 years ago, Mary Ellen Nelson started in my Kalispell office. In that time, Mary Ellen earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues both in my offices across the State, in Washington, DC and with the Finance Committee. Staff…
I wish to thank Senator Bingaman for raising this issue, and Senator Stabenow for clarifying the intentions. I would like to echo the Senator's comments and reiterate the importance of ensuring that a full and affordable oral health…
I want to thank all those Montanans who have participated in TAA and have shared their stories with me. They include Jerry Ann Ross, Wilfred Johnson, Daryl Blasing, Larry Netzel, Albert Drebes, and Kris Allen. These Montanans embody the…
I ask unanimous consent the votes with respect to amendments and passage of H.R. 2832, the GSP bill, occur at 4:30 p.m.; that all after the first vote be 10-minute votes; that prior to the vote in relation to the Cornyn amendment, there be…
this bill addresses our country's most urgent priority--jobs. It helps American workers acquire the skills they need to compete and win in the global economy. It gives American businesses better access to the materials they need to make…
the book of Ecclesiastes contains wisdom that should guide us today, and I am paraphrasing. This is not exactly what the Scriptures say: For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under the Sun. Or, to state it more…
it is my understanding there will be two votes at approximately 12:30. One is on the amendment offered by the Senator from Utah, Senator Hatch, and another by the Senator from Arizona, Senator McCain. I wish to explain, in a few minutes…
And I thank the Senator for standing for the people of Moldova. I yield the floor.
I very much thank my friend for bringing this up. Moldova is a country which joined the World Trade Organization in 2001, and for various reasons--basically, it is Jackson-Vanik or the relic of Jackson-Vanik--Moldova has not been granted…
I ask unanimous consent that Senator Hatch or his designee be recognized to offer amendment No. 642; that following the Hatch amendment Senator Cornyn be recognized for debate only for up to 15 minutes; then Senator Kyl or his designee be…
this country has an extremely high unemployment rate. We all know a lot of people are losing jobs and some are losing jobs on account of trade. The world has changed, even as recently as 2002. In 2002, the law said: OK. If a person loses a…
I ask unanimous consent that John Cole, a fellow in the office of Senator Pryor, be granted the privilege of the floor for the duration of the consideration of H.R. 2832, the Generalized System of Preferences Act. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
I agree with much of what the minority leader said. I very much believe we should negotiate free-trade agreements with other countries. I think we are behind the curve. Other countries are negotiating. We are being left behind. We should…
I ask unanimous consent that there be 2 minutes equally divided prior to the next vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Republican leader. Amendment No. 626 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, my amendment on…
I say to my friend from Alabama, I don't plan to take a lot of time--maybe 10 minutes total. Mr. President, in 1934, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said: No country, however rich, can afford the waste of its human resources…
I ask unanimous consent that the following members of my staff be granted floor privileges during the consideration of the Generalized System of Preferences Act: Jane Beard, Sarah Babcock, Danielle Fidler, Sara Harshman, Madeline Forbis…
Nelson Mandela once said, ``There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere.'' The walk to freedom for the Burmese people has certainly not been easy, and it is far from complete. The military-controlled government that rules Burma continues to…
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