I commend Chairman Leibowitz and his fellow commissioners for their vigilance during these difficult times.
Kay Hutchison
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Kay Bailey Hutchison is a former U.S. Senator from Texas, serving from 1993 to 2013. A member of the Republican Party, she was the first woman to represent Texas in the Senate. During her tenure, Hutchison was known for her work on issues such as space exploration, military funding, and education. She played a significant role in advocating for NASA and was a strong supporter of human spaceflight initiatives. Hutchison also served as the chair of the Senate Republican Conference and was involved in various bipartisan efforts throughout her career.
Mr. President, I rise to speak in opposition to the nomination of the Honorable Ben Bernanke to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. I am somewhat conflicted about Dr. Bernanke's nomination for a second term…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Madam President, I rise today to speak in support of the Thune amendment, which I cosponsored. It would put the brakes on the TARP train wreck. TARP was originally conceived to purchase toxic assets from banks in order to clean up their…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 15 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 3301
The Christmas Day terrorism incident is a bleak reminder of the ever-evolving nature of terrorist threats against the United States.
The defense of our homeland from terrorists is highly dependent on information collection and sharing.
I believe there were legitimate concerns about Mr. Southers, and I think those concerns deserved to be investigated.





