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Mark Robert Warner is a United States Senator from Virginia, serving since January 3, 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Warner previously held the office of Governor of Virginia from January 12, 2002, to January 14, 2006. During his tenure in the Senate, he has focused on various issues including technology, healthcare, and economic development. Warner is known for his bipartisan approach and has worked on legislation aimed at improving the economy and supporting small businesses.
Senator Nelson of Nebraska and Senator Collins and I have worked for some time to put forward a resolution embracing the very serious, heartfelt sentiments of Senators with regard to the President's plan that he enunciated on January 10…
Did not the CENTCOM commander, who is still the CENTCOM commander, General Abizaid, testify before our committee and, in the precise words, said he felt that at this time added troops were not necessary, more troops would lessen the…
Because balance is fine, but, if there's a tilt, tilt a little towards the troops.
I do believe I will be working with the Secretary to continue putting pressure on NATO in order for it to fulfill its commitments in Afghanistan.
Clearly, the figures show that they're pumping some of these new revenues back into refurbishing their military?
As I said when I was joined by you and Senator Collins in our brief press conference this afternoon, the resolution we currently anticipate will not be filed formally at the desk until the State of the Union is completed tomorrow and the…
I am deeply touched by my colleague's comments. We have stood toe to toe on this floor. How many times have we walked right out here and looked each other in the eye, and sometimes with a great deal of ferocity disagreed on matters? But I…
I am encouraged for the future. I am looking forward to our President assessing all of the options related to Iraq. I commended the Baker-Hamilton report during the course of our meeting. We talked about his interim study. We talked about…
During the 6 years that I chaired the Senate Intelligence Committee, I watched Dr. Gates effectively work to build a consensus on sensitive issues. Democrats and Republicans had equal seats at the table. During these 6 years, in no small…
Since leaving the CIA in 1993, Dr. Gates served in a variety of academic capacities and as the interim dean of the George Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University from 1999 to 2001. On August 1, 2002, he became…
I urge all Senators to seek an opportunity, if they so desire, to address this very important nomination not just to the executive branch but, indeed, the Nation and, indeed, the world. All eyes are on this nominating process and this…
this past August, the surviving members of the 99th Infantry Division met together in Fort Mitchell, KY. Of this division, only a few remain. But the survivors and their widows gathered in August to complete the final chapter of the story…
The Armed Forces have a legitimate role to play in responding to serious emergencies. That role benefits from clear definition. Bringing this statute to date and removing its ambiguities will help the Nation respond better to the next…
I'm glad Senator Kennedy drew attention to my amendment to the Militia Acts, sometimes referred to as the ``Insurrection Act.'' These statutes have not been amended for a half century. We urgently need a statute that clarifies when and how…
Mr. President, we are submitting this statement into the record because it has been suggested by some that this legislation would prohibit litigants from raising alleged violations of the Geneva Conventions. This suggestion is misleading…
might I say that I was privileged not only to serve with the Senator's father but consider him a good personal and professional working partner. He is an extraordinary individual and the citizens of this country are fortunate if his…
it is my privilege today to speak in honor of a longtime servant to the Federal judiciary, the Honorable Glen Morgan Williams, U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Virginia. I have been in the Senate now for 28 years. During…
I say to our most distinguished senior colleague that this amendment was well debated on the floor, but I would bring to the attention of all Senators that we do not have any estimates of how long the war on terrorism against the jihadists…
In the same section, the term ``serious physical pain or suffering'' is defined as a bodily injury that involves one of four characteristics: ``a substantial risk of death,'' ``extreme physical pain,'' ``a burn or physical disfigurement or…
I find this Congress has a very high degree of vigilance in overseeing the exercise of the executive powers as it relates to the war against those whom I view as jihadists, those who have no respect for, indeed, the religion which they…
If you are not caught within this period of time, when this went into effect, then you are no longer going to be held accountable. I, and I think every Member of this body, regret that this Nation or other nations or a consortium of…
I say to the chairman, it is my judgment that this amendment is really in the nature of a substitute for the oversight responsibilities of the committee. As we both know, the world environment changes overnight. This business of trying to…
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