Jun 14, 2016
Mr. President, let me commend and thank the chairman on his leadership. He began this process with great deliberation months ago by bringing together experts on defense organization--experts on military and strategic policy. Through a…
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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Jun 14, 2016
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent for 1 additional minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Jun 14, 2016
Madam President, I wish to underscore what the chairman has said. We worked very closely with Senator Moran, Senator Shaheen, and many others, including Senator Gillibrand and Senator Murray, to come up with a package. As the chairman…
Jun 10, 2016
Madam President, I simply want to underscore the importance of these amendments that Senator Murray and Senator Gillibrand are putting forward. There can be disagreement on the substance, but the merits, the importance, and the criticality…
Jun 9, 2016
Madam President, we have been moving very steadily through this authorization bill. I once again commend the leadership of Chairman McCain. It really began months ago when the Chairman decided that he was going to do an indepth analysis of…
Jun 9, 2016
Madam President, at this juncture I call up Reid amendment No. 4603. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed], for Mr. Reid, proposes an…
Jun 9, 2016
Madam President, I join the chairman. He has very eloquently and passionately described the situation we are in. We have thousands of Afghans who have come forward and helped our forces--not just our military forces but our diplomats and…
Jun 9, 2016
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: At the end, add the following: This Act shall be in effect 1…
Jun 9, 2016
Mr. President, I would like to make some brief remarks with respect to the Reed amendment that is pending, before our vote. Senator Mikulski would like to also, and I note the chairman is here. But I ask unanimous consent that when I…
Jun 9, 2016
I thank the Chair. Mr. President, we have had a very extensive and very thoughtful debate about the underlying amendment by Senator McCain to increase OCO spending by $18 billion strictly for Department of Defense operations and functions…
Jun 9, 2016
Madam President, to continue briefly, we are again spending a great deal of time on an important issue, and we have more important issues that will emerge. But I think it is long overdue to cite what we have done in just a small part under…
Jun 9, 2016
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Cloture Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the…
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