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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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Jul 27, 2011

I wish to speak for 10 minutes or so. When I have 2 minutes remaining, if the Chair could tell me, I would appreciate it. Madam President, I am here today with a sense of optimism. I know all of us are very concerned about what is…

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Jul 26, 2011

we urge you to include the ROADS SAFE Act ... in the NHTSA Transportation Reauthorization bill.

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Jul 26, 2011

I thank the Chair. I doubt I will do this, but if I get up to 8 minutes, if the Chair would let me know so I will have 2 minutes to wrap up. The last time I was on the floor was July 14, and I was very concerned--maybe upset--about the…

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Jul 26, 2011

Senator Tom Udall and Senator Bob Corker have introduced bipartisan legislation, called ROADS SAFE.

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Jul 26, 2011

may I inquire as to how much time I have allotted? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senate is in morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

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Jul 25, 2011

Would you be willing to work with us to tighten up orderly liquidation and to make sure that these large institutions are not enjoying significant benefits because people believe that they are too big to fail, and to work with us on…

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Jul 20, 2011

Wouldn't it also lower the price to Medicare if you just charged a lower price without the rebate to the physician?

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Jul 20, 2011

But in Medicare Part D, generally speaking, the costs are far lower than ever imagined, seniors have far more choices than they ever would have.

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Jul 20, 2011

I wasn't really planning to chase that, but it was a comment made, and I appreciate the discussion.

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Jul 20, 2011

It's amazing to me. I know that most of these witnesses were chosen by the majority, which is the way things work around here.

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Jul 20, 2011

messing with it in any way would likely lead to some unintended negative consequences.

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Jul 20, 2011

I believe that the Congressional Budget Office has scored a policy that would require Medicaid-level rebates for certain drugs at about $120 billion savings for the next 10 years.

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