“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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On the recordAugust 2, 2022
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 12 noon, Wednesday, August 3; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and the Senate be in a period of morning business for debate only until 1:30 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each; further, that the order with respect to Treaty Document 117-3 be modified to reflect the following, with all previous provisions remaining in effect: Sullivan amendment No. 5192 and Paul amendment No. 5191. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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