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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.
Thank you, Mr. President. Let me also extend my thanks to the Senator from Oklahoma for his cooperation and leadership. As he indicated very accurately, on a bipartisan basis, we considered numerous amendments. We were virtually unanimous…
Mr. President, I couldn't concur more with the Senator from Oklahoma. We have both, in our careers in the Senate, seen debates on the floor on the NDAA that were very open, that proceeded over the course of several days, and that produced…
I call up amendment No. 2756 to amendment No. 2700. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed] proposes an amendment numbered 2756 to…
I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 254. Stated against: Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Chair, during rollcall vote No. 254 on H.R. 5895, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``yea'' when I should have…
Mr. President, let me again thank Chairman Inhofe. I, too, will comment that the collaboration and cooperation was superb in the committee. A great deal of that was the result of his work, and, as I mentioned before, the inspiration of…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Marta Aparicio, a fellow in my office, be granted privileges of the floor until August 3, 2018. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, first, this is an opportunity for me to commend and thank the Senator from Oklahoma for extraordinary leadership on the committee. Obviously, we were all inspired by Chairman McCain and his incredible leadership over the…
Mr. President, I would like to discuss my decision to vote against the President's nomination of Gina Haspel to be the next Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA. First, let me state that I have immense respect for the men and…
Madam President, I would like to address the nomination of Director Pompeo to be the next Secretary of State. I intend to vote against this nomination, and I would like to explain how I reached this conclusion. This was a difficult…
Mr. President, I rise today to join my colleagues and to associate myself with their remarks on the critically important issue of unlimited and unaccountable money in our political system. I would like to thank my colleague from Rhode…
Mr. President, this week we solemnly observe the 103rd anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Over a century ago, one of the greatest tragedies of the 20th century began when the Young Turk leaders of the Ottoman Empire executed more than…
Mr. President, I come to the floor to continue my series of speeches about Russia's actions in the 2016 election and the threat that Russia poses for the 2018 midterm elections and our national security. Free, fair, and open elections are…
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