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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 22, 2018

We may leave a bill behind that others may pick up at some point.

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May 22, 2018

They have done an outstanding job.

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May 22, 2018

I think your discussion about having one foot in one camp and one foot in another is true.

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May 22, 2018

I think you know I began--my first bill, I wound down both institutions.

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May 17, 2018

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 9, 2018

recognizing the importance of strengthening the U.S. economic development toolkit.

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May 9, 2018

We need to do that in the development finance area.

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May 9, 2018

I love seeing this bipartisanship, because I cut my teeth on the first OPIC reauthorization as a House staffer in 1974.

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May 7, 2018

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 26, 2018

I thank the ranking member for, as he mentioned, allowing this process to go forward and for our being able to vote on this nominee today. I think all of us are aware that there is a NATO summit where foreign ministers are going to be…

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Apr 26, 2018

Mr. Grenell has a deep background in diplomacy and strategic communications. He received his master's degree in public administration from Harvard University at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. He spent 8 years as spokesman for…

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Apr 24, 2018

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 23, 2018

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 19, 2018

thank you for acknowledging me and letting me speak on behalf of our nominee to be Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. I did not know Mike Pompeo well. As a matter of fact, I am not sure I ever met him until he was nominated. I just want to…

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Apr 18, 2018

I think 402 is a damaging section to this bill.

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Apr 18, 2018

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 18, 2018

I probably will vote for your confirmation regardless, OK?

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Apr 17, 2018

I am proud to serve as an original cosponsor of the implementing legislation, and I look forward to hearing from our panelists and, hopefully, Mr. Chairman, adopting the treaty, helping you pass it, and hopefully getting passage on the…

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Apr 17, 2018

I join the chair and ranking first in thanking them for their advocacy but really for the hard work of bringing together disparate points of view.

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Apr 17, 2018

The Marrakesh Treaty will significantly expand the ability of blind and visually impaired people around the world to have access to books and other materials that the rest of us are able to take for granted.

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Apr 11, 2018

Massive crises persist in sub-Saharan Africa, each of which has incalculable human costs and represent a threat to United States interests.

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Apr 11, 2018

I plan to avidly support your nomination and confirmation.

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Apr 10, 2018

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 10, 2018

If it ends up costing what has been laid out here, it could well be one of the worst votes I've made.

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