Jeanne Shaheen
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Jeanne Shaheen is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from New Hampshire, a position she has held since January 3, 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first woman to be elected governor of New Hampshire, serving from 1997 to 2003. During her tenure in the Senate, Shaheen has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and national security, often advocating for policies that support working families and promote economic growth.
this pipeline would undermine sanctions on Russia, increase Russia's political leverage over Eastern Europe.
I certainly agree with that. And does that mean that you will commit to continuing those programs, if you are confirmed as Secretary of State?
In 2008, you notably said that there is no respect for the rule of law in Russia today.
if the approximately 225 million women worldwide with unmet family planning needs had access to modern methods of contraception, we would see 52 million fewer unintended pregnancies, resulting in 600,000 fewer stillbirths, 6 million fewer…
the overwhelming majority of them are dedicated. They are dedicated to this country.
I am here to join so many of my colleagues to oppose efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Outright repeal without a replacement plan will hurt hundreds of thousands of people in New Hampshire as well as millions across this country…
I think it's important for the country to have skin in the game when it comes to military engagement.
Is there an effort underway to work with our allies through NATO or otherwise?
I take this very seriously. As Secretary Tillerson has said, Russian attempts to influence democratic political systems have been well documented in the United States and elsewhere.
My question was really, what kind of a message does that send to the rest of the world when we are not willing to accept people fleeing religious persecution in the United States?





