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Kevin John Cramer is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from North Dakota since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Cramer previously represented North Dakota's at-large congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2019. Throughout his political career, he has focused on issues such as energy policy, agriculture, and veterans' affairs, often advocating for North Dakota's interests on a national level.
Thank you, Mr. President, for the recognition, and thank you also for your excellent tribute to Senator Mark Andrews and his amazing life of service to North Dakota and to our country. Also, thank you for switching places with me for a few…
``Farmer,'' ``fiercely independent,'' ``fiscal hawk''-- all of the good things the Presiding Officer said about him--they describe a part of Senator Mark Andrews, but to me, he is still a giant. At his funeral, the Gospel text that was…
Reserving the right to object, I served as an economic regulator of utilities for nearly 10 years before coming to Congress. This idea of a moratorium--a national moratorium--violates all kinds of things, not the least of which, by the…
Mr. President, 6 months ago, our Nation's small businesses faced an existential crisis and unprecedented threat. Like the rest of us, they didn't truly know what this virus was, how hard it would hit us, how long it would last, or what the…
Mr. President, I appreciate Senator Cardin's commitment to work together. We are all committed to that as well. I do struggle a little bit when the reasons to oppose something are all of the things that aren't in it. Sure, there is not…
Mr. President, today, as he is buried in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery just outside of his hometown of Mandan, ND, I honor the life and patriotism of Navy Fireman 2nd Class Albert Renner. Like so many young men of this ``greatest…
Mr. President, first of all, I want to associate myself with the message delivered just a little bit ago by my senior Senator from North Dakota, Senator Hoeven, and echo his words about the importance of farmers and ranchers, all of our…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 29; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…
Madam President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the provisions of S. Res. 660 as a further mark of respect for the late John Lewis, former Congressman for…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 662, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 4346, introduced earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill…
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