Jan 29, 2013
With that, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Manchin). The Senator from Texas.
Bob Menendez
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Robert Menendez is a prominent Democratic politician currently serving as a member of the United States Senate, representing New Jersey. He was first elected to the Senate in 2006 and has since been re-elected multiple times. Menendez has played a significant role in various policy areas, including foreign relations, immigration reform, and healthcare. He has served on several Senate committees, including the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where he has been an advocate for human rights and democracy abroad.
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Jan 29, 2013
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk called the roll. Mr. KERRY (when his name was called). Present.
Jan 29, 2013
I rise to speak to the nomination of Senator Kerry to be the next Secretary of State. It has been more than 100 years since a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was directly nominated to be the Secretary of State. The last…
Jan 29, 2013
it is my understanding we are coming to the end of the time on this debate--or consideration, I should say. There has really been no debate. I think that speaks to Senator Kerry's tremendous standing in the Senate on his nomination as…
Jan 29, 2013
I ask unanimous consent--it has been agreed to by the Republican side as well--that any time spent during debate time in a quorum call be equally charged against both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Jan 28, 2013
Again, I agree with my friend from New York. I would also note that this collaborative study should take into account the particular needs of disadvantaged communities within our States, many of which face unique challenges as they seek to…
Jan 28, 2013
first of all, I thank the distinguished chair of the Appropriations Committee for all of her incredible work and help here, as well as that of the staff, in bringing us to this moment. We would not be here without her tremendous work…
Jan 28, 2013
I agree completely with Senator Gillibrand's sense of urgency regarding this vitally needed plan. I also know that my good friend from New York and I agree on the need to recognize and, to the greatest extent possible, to enhance the value…
Jan 23, 2013
I rise to encourage the Senate to seek quick action on the Sandy relief package that has been long overdue. I know the majority leader is committed to bringing it to the floor as soon as we can get some type of agreement with the other…
Jan 22, 2013
I think that there are several takeaways here that are incredibly important.
Jan 22, 2013
My understanding is that the discussion of the location of Mission Benghazi was an ongoing one.
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