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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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May 16, 2016

I am firmly against introduction of more American military forces into combat situations in Syria.

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May 16, 2016

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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May 16, 2016

As violence picked up, humanitarian aid was stopped and civilians were targeted.

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May 16, 2016

Without leverage on the Assad regime, we have little ability to influence a diplomatic solution to the war.

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May 16, 2016

The United States should accept more Syrian refugees.

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May 16, 2016

We should be pressing much harder on humanitarian access issues.

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May 16, 2016

I see no real solution that the United States is going to drive.

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May 11, 2016

I do not think this hearing could come at a better time, when the Nation is beginning more fully to focus on our place in the world.

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May 9, 2016

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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Apr 28, 2016

for the Committee on Foreign Relations I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that…

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Apr 26, 2016

Not a dime of that would have been earned without taxpayers standing behind them.

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Apr 26, 2016

I am committed to that. I think many members up here are committed to that.

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