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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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Jul 22, 2021

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 3 p.m., Monday, July 26; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

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Jul 21, 2021

Mr. President, unfortunately, rates of suicide have risen to epidemic levels in the United States, with suicide now the tenth leading cause of death in the country. On average, there are 129 suicides every day, roughly one every eleven…

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Jul 15, 2021

Mr. President, today I am joining Senator Collins in introducing the Green Retrofits Act of 2021, which seeks to boost energy efficiency in multifamily residential homes across the Nation. The legislation would accomplish this goal through…

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Jul 15, 2021

Mr. President, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. ____________________

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Jul 13, 2021

Mr. President, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard. ____________________

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Jul 12, 2021

Mr. President, I object to the Senator's request for the reasons that I have previously stated. As the Senator from New York acknowledged, on July 2, President Biden announced that he ``strongly supports'' the recommendations put forth by…

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Jun 24, 2021

Mr. President, once again, I object to the Senator's request for reasons I have previously stated. But in addition, on Tuesday night, Secretary of Defense Austin released a statement stating that he had received the Independent Review…

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Jun 24, 2021

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Brittany Fifer, a Coast Guard fellow in my office, be granted the privileges of the floor for the remainder of this Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jun 24, 2021

Mr. President, I would also ask unanimous consent that Savannah Johnston, an American Political Science Association fellow in my office, be granted privileges of the floor until we recess in August. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

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Jun 24, 2021

Mr. President, let me commend the stirring and thought- provoking words of my colleague from Maine, Senator King, about our responsibility with respect to those who aided and assisted us in Afghanistan and the status of this Special…

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Jun 23, 2021

I truly thank my colleague for organizing this Special Order this evening for our friend Paul Mitchell. Mr. Speaker, I come here this evening with no prepared remarks other than to make some comments, as shared by my colleagues about this…

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Jun 22, 2021

Madam President, I would like to thank my colleague from New York for her work to move this issue forward. But once again, I would object to the request for the reasons I have previously stated. In addition, today the ranking member of the…

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