Feb 1, 2022
Mr. President, for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive…
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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Jan 19, 2022
Madam Vice President, the right to vote is sacred, the heart of any democracy. And in a proud, though painful tradition, successive generations of Americans have fought to expand and protect that right and ensure that we as a country live…
Jan 6, 2022
Mr. President, a year ago, thousands of supporters of then- President Donald Trump--marching under banners supporting secession, conspiracy theories, and White supremacy--violently stormed the U.S. Capitol and breached the Senate and House…
Dec 17, 2021
Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to GEN Raymond Odierno, one of the greatest commanders of his, or any other, generation of American military leaders. Ray served the Army and the Nation with great distinction. He attended West…
Dec 17, 2021
Mr. President. I rise today to honor one of our Nation's most distinguished and honorable military and diplomatic leaders, Colin Powell. Few American leaders have served their nation more, from combat overseas as a young officer to the…
Dec 15, 2021
Mr. President, the yeas and nays are requested. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.
Dec 15, 2021
Mr. President, I rise to express my support for the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. I am pleased, as we all are, that we will be voting soon on passage. I would like to thank Ranking Member Inhofe for his leadership…
Dec 14, 2021
Mr. President, for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive…
Dec 13, 2021
Madam President, on military justice reform, I am pleased that the NDAA that we will consider this week will enact sweeping and historic reform that changes how sexual assault and other offenses are investigated and prosecuted in the Armed…
Dec 2, 2021
Mr. President, reserving my right to object, the Senator from Oklahoma, as he always does, has very thoughtfully identified a problem that is affecting our military forces. And he has also identified the complex interplay between different…
Dec 1, 2021
Madam President, in reserving my right to object, the Senator from Florida is right. The key issue here is the blue slip, which originates from the constitutional language mandating that all revenue bills must begin in the House of…
Dec 1, 2021
Madam President, I object to the modification. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. Is there objection to the original request? The senior Senator from Florida.
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