Jun 2, 2014
We are way past a debate on whether this is real. This is happening in people's lives now in ways that are unprecedented.
Sheldon Whitehouse
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Sheldon Whitehouse is a United States Senator from Rhode Island, serving since January 4, 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Whitehouse has focused on a range of issues including environmental protection, healthcare reform, and campaign finance reform. He has been a vocal advocate for addressing climate change and has worked to promote policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and protecting natural resources. Whitehouse has also been involved in efforts to reform the political campaign finance system, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in political donations.
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Jun 2, 2014
By 9:1--Americans believe that this Supreme Court will favor corporations over individuals.
Jun 2, 2014
The idea that Citizens United did not change anything runs contrary to everybody's experience who is involved in politics.
Jun 2, 2014
I see what we are trying to do as to repair an erroneous decision by the Supreme Court, a decision that is likely to end up in the category of Lochner and Plessy as really embarrassing moments in the history of a Court.
Jun 2, 2014
If a corporation is allowed to spend unlimited money, particularly if it is allowed to do it anonymously, guess what? It is allowed by them to threaten and to promise to spend unlimited money.
Jun 2, 2014
Recent polling shows the Court in unprecedented bad odor with the American people as a result of that.
Jun 2, 2014
Five conservative activists sitting on the U.S. Supreme Court for the first time decided that unlimited spending in elections was A-OK.
May 22, 2014
I thank the chairman. I look forward to supporting this program in the future and during the appropriations process. Resiliency is important in our estuaries, bays, and barrier islands, because we cannot just restore things the way they…
May 22, 2014
There has been considerable discussion on the floor about the nominee to the First Circuit, David Barron, that has hinged around his tenure in the Office of Legal Counsel and an opinion he wrote specifying the outer bounds of Presidential…
May 22, 2014
The conference committee's deliberations were informed by a legal analysis prepared by the Corps of Engineers Counsel regarding the interpretation of Section 4014. I ask unanimous consent that the legal analysis prepared by Scott Murphy…
May 22, 2014
I am joined by the chair and ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee to discuss a provision of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act conference report, which we will vote on shortly in the Senate. I thank them…
May 21, 2014
I have come directly to the Senate floor from a terrific event in the Dirksen building where hundreds of people who are concerned about what the carbon pollution is doing to our atmosphere and oceans gathered to wake up Congress. At 5…
May 13, 2014
It was a very disappointing moment... to interrupt a program like this that is a partnership that saves lives.
May 13, 2014
I am here for the 67th time to urge my colleagues to wake up to the growing threat of climate change, and today I am joined by my friend and colleague Senator Nelson of Florida, who is a true leader in this fight. Mr. President, I ask…
May 13, 2014
On my trip through Senator Nelson's State, the Army Corps of Engineers officials in Jacksonville gave me some pretty dire warnings about what the sea level rise portends for Florida, both the punch from storms that will bring the higher…
May 13, 2014
Florida is about 1,000 miles from Rhode Island, and it is slightly larger than my home State, but Florida and Rhode Island have a great deal in common, such as a beautiful coastline, an economy and a way of life that is tied to the sea…
May 13, 2014
it is a pleasure to be here with the Senator from Florida, and his leadership is truly remarkable. Here is another example on this picture from my tour. This is Broward County. People say it is not real. Ask the owner of this house with…
May 13, 2014
I will be very brief. I just first wanted to note how fortunate we are that that Vermont criminal those years ago was a terrible shot.
May 13, 2014
Chairman Leahy has for years and at times virtually singlehandedly made sure that this program continued.
May 12, 2014
today I am pleased to introduce the Safety over Secrecy Act, which prohibits courts from enforcing confidentiality agreements in the settlement of civil suits involving hazards to public health and safety. This bill will ensure that…
May 12, 2014
The FBI is so busy trying to keep track of who is coming through the doors and coming through the windows...
May 12, 2014
We are also encouraged by your work, Chairman Whitehouse and Ranking Member Graham, to ensure law enforcement has the tools it needs to prosecute trade secret theft.
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