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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.
Madam President, I appreciate so much what the chairman has just said. That is a major statement because what he says is true. There is one flight from Washington National to California. That is all we have, one direct flight. That is not…
I will be happy to yield if the leaders allow me to come in when they are finished and continue. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
So I will speak after Senator McConnell, and before Senator Stabenow. Mr. McCONNELL. My statement is pretty brief, if the Senator from Texas would not mind. I think Senator Stabenow is willing to let me do my statement and lay down my…
Mr. President, as ranking member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, I, too, wish to discuss the FAA reauthorization bill and agree with the chairman, Senator Rockefeller, who has just spoken, that we have worked in a …
Mr. President, I am pleased we are starting on the FAA bill and having an open amendment process so everyone can be heard. I will finish my remarks, as the ranking member of the Commerce Committee, and then I know Senator Stabenow wants to…
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce a bill to provide permanent tax relief from the marriage penalty--the most egregious, anti-family provision in the tax code. One of my highest priorities in the United States Senate has been to…
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce a bill to permanently correct an injustice in the tax code that has harmed citizens in many States of this great Nation. State and local governments have various alternatives for raising revenue…
I ask the Senator from Alabama, I thought he was objecting on Senator Murray's time, and I was next in the unanimous consent. My question is, is he finished with his objection?
Madam President, I rise to speak on the START treaty. I spoke on the floor Saturday stating my concerns about this treaty and the need to address a number of very important issues. I had hoped that amendments that had been offered would be…
Mr. President, I would like to take a few minutes to pay tribute to the 16 Senators who will be departing this body at the end of the year. I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to serve alongside each of these Senators as…
Madam President, I know the subject we are on now is the New START Treaty. It is a very important subject. I appreciate so much all the debate we have had. I hope we will be able to go forward and allow people to have amendments within…
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