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Bob Corker

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Bob Corker is a former United States Senator from Tennessee, serving from January 4, 2007, to January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Corker was known for his leadership as the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where he focused on issues related to foreign policy and fiscal responsibility. During his tenure, he played a significant role in shaping U.S. foreign relations and was involved in key legislative efforts regarding international agreements and budgetary matters.

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Mar 13, 2012

I think what I have heard today is there is a lot of innovation that is taking place in this field.

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Mar 13, 2012

I do not believe I have come across someone who has come before this Committee that has been more highly recommended by people that I respect.

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Mar 13, 2012

I went to Shelby County, to Memphis, to meet with this gentleman so that these proceedings could move on quickly.

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Mar 13, 2012

We have to offset discretionary spending by $11 billion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Hawaii.

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Mar 13, 2012

This is the amendment, as modified; is that correct? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct. The amendment (No. 1785), as modified, is as follows: At the end of division D, add the following: SEC. __. DISCRETIONARY SPENDING CAP…

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Mar 13, 2012

I just want to thank you again for the attention that you bring to this issue.

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Mar 13, 2012

pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and 4G3 of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, I move to waive all applicable sections of those acts and applicable budget resolutions for purposes of my amendment and…

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Mar 13, 2012

the whole Nation watched last August as our Nation almost shut down over a debt ceiling vote and a very good law was put in place. Senator Reid has called it stronger than any budget resolution we have ever had. We agreed during that vote…

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Mar 13, 2012

I think our goal should be to learn today.

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Mar 13, 2012

I think that is a fair--I will say, it sometimes seems like it is us here in Washington that are making it more difficult for some of the lower-income citizens to have access to credit.

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Mar 13, 2012

I want to make sure we have sensible regulations that do not impede innovation.

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