Jun 15, 2017
I thank all those involved in the message that is being sent. I support the amendment, and I urge a ``yes'' vote. Thank you. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question now occurs on agreeing to amendment No. 240, offered by the Senator from…
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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Jun 15, 2017
it is my understanding that Senator Cardin and I will speak for a few moments, and then we will have three votes, one of which will be on the RD-180 issue, one of which will be on the NATO issue, and then final passage; is that correct? Am…
Jun 14, 2017
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To reaffirm the strategic importance of Article 5 of the North…
Jun 14, 2017
I rise today to speak about the Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017, which passed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last month by a vote of 18 to 3. I would like to thank the members of our committee and the…
Jun 14, 2017
I call up amendment No. 240. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Tennessee [Mr. Corker], for Mr. Graham, proposes an amendment numbered 240.
Jun 13, 2017
I respect my friend from Kentucky. We work together on the Foreign Relations Committee. I could not disagree more on this issue, and I will give a brief outline. The Houthis are an Iran-backed entity that overthrew a Western-backed…
Jun 13, 2017
I am glad to be down here with our ranking member, Senator Ben Cardin from Maryland. I want to thank him and his staff for working until 10:20 last night to complete negotiations on a Russia amendment. I want to thank Senator Crapo and his…
Jun 13, 2017
I thank my friend for his comments. Again, I wish to reiterate that the Banking staff, Senator Crapo and his staff, and Senator Brown and his staff did an outstanding job of focusing on sanctions that would work in the appropriate way, as…
Jun 7, 2017
section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…
Jun 5, 2017
section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…
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