Feb 8, 2012
I thank the gentleman from Colorado and the gentleman from Texas for coming down to the floor tonight. I am honored to join you tonight to have this conversation about developing a comprehensive American energy plan that will lead to…
Jack Reed
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Jack Francis Reed is a United States Senator from Rhode Island, serving since January 7, 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, Reed has been an influential figure in the Senate, particularly known for his work on the Armed Services Committee. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as national security, veterans' affairs, and economic development. Reed has also been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving education and healthcare access for Rhode Islanders.
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Feb 8, 2012
I thank my good friend from Oregon for yielding me this time. Mr. Speaker, I have sat on this conference committee now for a bunch of months, and there's been a lot of money spent in Washington, DC, and elsewhere around this Nation saying…
Feb 1, 2012
Mr. President, I rise today to join with my colleague and friend from Rhode Island to pay tribute to former Rhode Island Governor J. Joseph Garrahy, who passed away last week at the age of 81. Joe Garrahy loved Rhode Island, and in turn…
Feb 1, 2012
Well, I thank my colleague from Colorado for hosting this Special Order tonight and for truly engaging in a conversation we need to have with America. And I would like to associate myself with the words of the gentleman from Ohio, when Mr…
Feb 1, 2012
I thank the gentleman, my colleague, for yielding. Mr. Speaker, as my colleague indicated, I am a small business owner. I am proud of the business that we started up in Corning, New York, and the many people that we have employed in that…
Jan 31, 2012
Mr. President, today I introduce with my colleagues Senators Whitehouse, Sanders, Stabenow, and Franken legislation to stop the student loan interest rate from doubling on July 1 of this year. This is an issue that weighs heavily on many…
Jan 24, 2012
In closing, I would just like to say simply this, that we wholeheartedly agree with the general sentiment that has been brought to the House Chamber today, with the motion that is before this body, that we need to do our work in the…
Jan 24, 2012
I so appreciate my colleague reminding me of the offsets on the doc fix bill. And I would just like to remind my colleagues on the other side of the aisle and this entire Chamber that in the House-passed bill that was sent to the Senate…
Jan 24, 2012
I'd just remind my good colleague on the other side of the aisle that we were here. The House Republicans were here December 22. December 26, conferees weren't even named yet. I was here Thursday and Friday of New Year's working on the…
Jan 24, 2012
I would like to respond to my colleague on the other side of the aisle who just spoke in regard to when it comes to unemployment benefit extensions. What we have to do, in my opinion, is set the framework upon which jobs in America could…
Jan 24, 2012
Again I'm heartened because, as the gentlelady spoke, I came to the conclusion we're in full agreement. House Republicans are in full agreement, so that gives us hope, ladies and gentlemen. That gives us hope going into this conference…
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