Political Quotes

Madam President, I rise today to honor the life of one of Rhode Island's great champions for working people, J. Michael Downey, president of Rhode Island Council 94 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees. Mike…

Mr. President, before I call up my amendment, I ask that Senator Coons be added as a cosponsor of the Reed-Shaheen amendment No. 299. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 299

Mr. President, I rise today to urge my colleagues to carefully consider their vote on the nomination of Mr. Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense. The Senate is now in the process of voting on many members of President Trump's new Cabinet…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Justin Pacheco, a fellow in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the 119th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________