Jun 3, 2015
It is a simple yes or no answer. Did the Senator from Oregon know the FISA Court existed?
Richard Burr
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Richard Burr is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from North Carolina since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, Burr has focused on issues such as veterans' health care and the relationship between the Department of Veterans Affairs and academic institutions. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving services for veterans and enhancing the efficiency of government programs.
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Jun 2, 2015
there are always two sides of every picture, two sides of every story. I have tremendous affection for Ranking Member Leahy. We are friends. We look at this issue differently. I have deep respect for Senator Blumenthal, Senator Wyden. The…
Jun 2, 2015
the VA no longer considers them 'homeless,' and does not allow them to participate in HVRP.
Jun 2, 2015
Failure is not an option; please fix this now or we will see an increase in veteran homelessness.
Jun 1, 2015
I thank my good friend from Florida for his willingness to come to the floor and talk facts. I see my good friend from Arizona here. Before I yield, let me just restate what the Senator from Florida asked me, which was, geez, we need a…
Jun 1, 2015
The Senator hits on a great point, and let me state it this way. Would any Member of the Intelligence Committee be on the floor battling to keep this program, if, in fact, in our oversight capacity, we had looked at a program that was…
Jun 1, 2015
The Senator has heard that statement by the press and has heard it made by Members of this body.
Jun 1, 2015
I thank the majority whip for his comments and for his support of the extension of 215 and for what I think are some very reasonable changes to it. Some of what the Senator from Texas said took me back to some of the hearings I know the…
Jun 1, 2015
before the recess, there was an attempt to try to bring finality before this bill expired. At that time, I reached out to my friend and colleague from Kentucky, Senator Paul, and offered him my assurance, as manager of the bill, that we…
Jun 1, 2015
I thank my good friend, the Senator from Maine, a committed member of the Committee on Intelligence, and one who has been vitally involved in the oversight of section 215. I think what has been left out of the debate is that 15 Members of…
Jun 1, 2015
I rise while my good friend from Florida is on the floor to say that I wish I could have a magic wand with which I could collapse this time. But as he knows, under Senate rules, one Member can demand for the full 30 hours, and we are in a…
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