Jul 30, 2015
Mr. President, as we speak, there are American trade negotiators in Hawaii from the Pacific Rim and South America negotiating the final terms of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP. I rise today to speak about an element of those…
Thom Tillis
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Thom Tillis is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the junior United States senator from North Carolina, a position he has held since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Tillis has focused on issues such as tax reform, healthcare, and national security during his tenure in the Senate. He previously served as the Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2011 to 2012, where he played a significant role in shaping state legislation.
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Jul 22, 2015
Mr. President, I have come to talk about what I think we have reached here--a tipping point in terms of President Obama's legacy. Recently, Jimmy Carter emphatically charged that President Obama has weakened us and brought us less respect…
Jul 22, 2015
Mr. President, we were sworn in--you and I both--in January, and I know we have both gone to our States and traveled across our States to get an idea of the pressing problems our States and our Nation face. One of the areas I have focused…
Jun 25, 2015
Mr. President, I am introducing the Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act, which would exclude payments from State eugenics compensation programs from consideration in determining eligibility for, or the amount of…
Jun 24, 2015
Mr. President, there is a lot of talk about the imminent decision of the Supreme Court ruling in King v. Burwell. I will get to that a little bit later in my speech, but I wish to start by talking about how we got here. I would like to…
Jun 4, 2015
Mr. President, I want to thank Matt Donovan and Stephen Barney of Senator McCain's staff for their patience and assistance in drafting this amendment. I also want to thank COL Anthony Lazarski of Senator Inhofe's staff and, of course my…
Jun 3, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up my amendment No. 1506. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator…
Jun 3, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide for the stationing of C-130 H…
Jun 3, 2015
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lee). The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
Jun 3, 2015
Mr. President, we do have Senator Alexander scheduled briefly. Could I have a moment before the Senator seeks recognition?
Jun 3, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that following leader remarks on Thursday, June 4, the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 1735; that there then be 30 minutes equally divided in the usual form on the following amendments; and that…
Jun 3, 2015
Mr. President, on behalf of the leader, I have also been asked to announce that there will be no rollcall votes this evening. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Tennessee. ____________________
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