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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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Dec 9, 2015

I want to be clear. I stand in support of the people of South Sudan.

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Dec 9, 2015

I have never been more concerned whether this country will survive.

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Dec 9, 2015

If these efforts fail, South Sudan will likely be plunged back into a full-scale civil war that surely would be--based on past experience--one of the world's deadliest.

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Dec 9, 2015

At the next meeting that IGAD holds with its international partners, I would like to see Vice President Joe Biden go and inject the same sense of urgency.

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Dec 8, 2015

it is our responsibility to help address these issues in a constructive way.

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Dec 8, 2015

the snapback of the sanctions regime is an incredibly important tool in our arsenal, and it is leverage.

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Dec 8, 2015

This is not our father's peacekeeping mission anymore.

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Dec 8, 2015

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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Dec 8, 2015

Today's hearing will review the United Nations peacekeeping operations and explore opportunities for reform to make U.N. peacekeeping work better in U.S. national interests.

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Dec 7, 2015

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned after the resumption of legislative session, following the disposition of the Etim nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

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Dec 7, 2015

Senator Cardin and I both will attend that, okay?

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Dec 7, 2015

Thank you for the opportunity to speak today.

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