Jun 30, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Lautenberg are printed in today's Record under ``Morning…
Frank Lautenberg
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Frank Lautenberg was a prominent American businessman and politician who served as a United States Senator from New Jersey. A member of the Democratic Party, Lautenberg held office from 1982 to 2001 and again from 2003 until his death in 2013. He was known for his advocacy on issues related to transportation, public health, and environmental protection. Lautenberg played a key role in the passage of legislation aimed at improving safety standards in transportation and addressing public health concerns, including efforts to reduce smoking and improve air quality.
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Jun 23, 2010
Mr. President, this past weekend, 12 Turkish soldiers were killed by PKK terrorists. Yesterday, another four Turkish soldiers were killed, as well as the innocent daughter of an officer, and according to the Turkish government, the PKK is…
Jun 10, 2010
Mr. President, I thank the Senator from California and commend her for the struggle we have had with this issue when, in fact, there should not be any struggle. This is not an issue, in my view, that ought to be debated. To reduce the…
May 25, 2010
Madam President, this amendment is simple. It says that the parties responsible for the gulf oilspill must reimburse the government for every Federal dollar in this bill that goes to the oilspill response. To me, it is just a statement of…
May 25, 2010
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide that parties responsible for the…
May 25, 2010
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside and I be permitted to call up amendment No. 4175. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The…
May 25, 2010
Reserving the right to object, Madam President, I ask my colleague from New Jersey, was the floor relinquished? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Jersey relinquished the floor. Is there objection to the unanimous-consent request…
May 25, 2010
I thank my friend and colleague from New Jersey. When we hear the objection, as we have heard it, we have now three times offered legislation to lift the $75 million liability cap for oil companies, and I have to shake my head as I hear…
May 18, 2010
Mr. President, first, I commend my colleague from New Jersey for developing this approach to make sure these companies pay for the damage they have done. We are going to see today, as we saw the other day, a response from the other side. I…
May 13, 2010
Thank you, Mr. President. I thank my colleague for initiation of this bill. It will protect the American taxpayers and say to big oil: You did it, you pay for it; that is the way it goes. I was lucky. I had two lifetime experiences that…
Apr 28, 2010
Madam President, I think it has been said before, but here we go again. What we have just seen tells us what the American people ought to know. There are fundamental questions being asked of Senators this week, principal of those: Whose…
Apr 20, 2010
Madam President, I rise because today marks 11 years since the massacre at Columbine High School in Littleton, CO, occurred. This is a painful recall of a horrible moment in our country that should remind us all of a condition that could…
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