Bernie Sanders
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Bernie Sanders is an American politician and activist who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Independent party, Sanders is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice, healthcare reform, and income equality. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, where he was the first independent elected to the House in 40 years. Throughout his career, Sanders has been a vocal critic of economic inequality and corporate influence in politics.
I ask unanimous consent to speak. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
we are actually at a historic moment here in the U.S. Senate. I want to thank all of the Senators who in a very bipartisan way have come together to say that the United States will no longer participate in the Saudi-led intervention in…
I just want to clarify with Senator Cornyn so there is no confusion: His amendment deals strictly with Israel and not regional allies; am I correct on that?
let me congratulate Senator Menendez for his leadership role in addressing this crisis in Saudi Arabia. In a few minutes, we are going to begin voting on a historical piece of legislation, because I think, as conservatives have understood…
Thank you. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to amendment No. 4096, as modified.
I come to the floor to talk about one of the great humanitarian crises facing our planet, and that is the horrific war in Yemen. In March of 2015, under the leadership of Muhammad bin Salman, who was then the Saudi Defense Minister and is…
I ask unanimous consent to use an oversized floor display. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Yemen War Powers Resolution
I just wanted clarification. Was it section 1546 or 1446? You are right. OK. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, all time is yielded. The question is, Shall amendments offered under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) be germane to…
Let me just take this opportunity to quote some of what he said in that December 7 New York Times article: Some 85,000 children may have already died here in Yemen, and 12 million more people may be on the brink of starvation, casualties…
I move to proceed to S.J. Res. 54. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion to proceed.
Bernie Sanders who is here to give his take on that new thunderdome we witnessed in the Oval Office today. And he is making a move to change the relationship with Saudi Arabia.
The resolution that I authored along with Senator Mike Lee and Senator Chris Murphy... basically says that the United States has got to end its participation in this horrible, destructive war led by Saudi Arabia.
We have got to rethink our relationship to the Saudi government in general.
Well, I think the President, sadly enough, has a great fondness for authoritarian-type leaders around the world, whether it's Putin in Russia or Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia, or other authoritarian leaders.
It is the Congress, not the president, not a Republican president or a Democratic president, who has war-making responsibility.
I think the murder of Khashoggi has given the Congress and the entire world a glimpse into the despotic and brutal regime that now has power in Saudi Arabia.
What MBS did and what the Saudis did to Jamal Khashoggi is unspeakable and an absolute disgrace.
let me thank Senator Lee for his leadership on this resolution. At a time when many bemoan the lack of bipartisanship, we are seeing it here--people coming together around an issue of enormous concern. I want to thank Senator Lee and…
pursuant to section 1013 of the Department of State Authorization Act, fiscal years 1984 and 1985, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 601(b) of the International Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Act of 1976, I move…
Thank you. Mr. President, later this afternoon, I believe, we will be voting on one of the more important foreign policy issues that we have voted on in a very long time. This, of course, deals with the U.S. involvement in the war in…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Bowman nomination?
I think what the Democrats have got to be is bold, speak to the needs of where the American people are on economic issues.
I hope very much that Trump does not believe that by firing Sessions today that he's going to interfere with that investigation because if he does, that's a very serious offense.





