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John Barrasso

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John Anthony Barrasso is an American politician and physician serving as the senior United States senator from Wyoming since 2007. A member of the Republican Party, Barrasso has focused on issues such as healthcare, energy, and economic growth during his tenure in the Senate. He has been an advocate for reducing government regulations and promoting energy independence, reflecting the interests of his constituents in Wyoming, a state rich in natural resources.

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Mar 7, 2022

to me, is a direct result of the policies of this Administration as John Kerry, former Secretary of State, said he hoped that what was happening in Russia and in--by Russia in Ukraine did not distract from his climate agenda, and I think…

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Mar 2, 2022

I come to the floor today to talk about the war in Ukraine. One week ago, Vladimir Putin attacked Ukraine by land, by sea, and by air. Now we know that thousands of people are dead. Vladimir Putin prepared for this invasion, and he…

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Mar 1, 2022

I am going to join a number of my Republican colleagues on the floor today to talk about the State of the Union. Tonight, President Biden will come to Congress to give his annual State of the Union Address. He is going to try to do his…

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Mar 1, 2022

Russia continues to engage in ruthless and unprovoked attacks against the democratic and independent nation of Ukraine. I strongly condemn Russia's dangerous aggression against the people of Ukraine. Putin is responsible for the death and…

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Mar 1, 2022

just to point out, Members are clearly entitled to their own opinions, but they are not entitled to their own facts. The facts of the matter are that this bill that I have at the desk right now includes no sanctions, none whatsoever--none…

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Mar 1, 2022

I come to the floor today to highlight the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park. When it was established on this date 150 years ago, Yellowstone was the first national park in the world. Today, it is still one of the most popular…

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Feb 17, 2022

10 months into this inflation crisis, what they`re doing is putting forward gimmicks, not solutions.

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Feb 17, 2022

I come to the floor today to talk about the crime wave that has hit our country and specifically hit Democratic-run cities. Over the last 20 months, Democrats have aided and abetted the most dramatic surge in violent crime in American…

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Feb 16, 2022

I come to the floor today to specifically talk about Americans' need for more American energy. For the last year, the American people have been suffering from ongoing Joe Biden inflation. They are paying the price, they are feeling the…

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Feb 15, 2022

I come to the floor today to talk about the economy. You know, right now, inflation is at a record high. At the same time, what we are seeing is that Joe Biden's approval rating by the people all across this country is at a record low. And…

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Feb 14, 2022

I think the pandemic has brought mental health, as well as other kinds of health care, to the fore in terms of the ability to try to use telehealth much more productively.

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Feb 14, 2022

I think we are, hopefully, fast-forwarding, as Senator Cardin was just saying, the acceptance of telehealth.

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Feb 2, 2022

I also ask unanimous consent to enter into the record letters of opposition to Professor Cook's nomination from 11 taxpayer advocates and women's organizations.

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Feb 1, 2022

first, I would like to commend my colleague, the senior Senator from Kansas, for his incredible ongoing leadership on the issue of the veterans of our Nation and his strong commitment to each and every one of those veterans and to the men…

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Jan 20, 2022

I often hear from people in Wyoming who are concerned about the changes being proposed in Washington, DC. When the Federal Government changes the rules, authorities, or standards, it can significantly impact critical Wyoming industries. In…

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Jan 20, 2022

I come to the floor today to oppose the Democrats' radical agenda. For weeks now, America has been breaking records with cases of coronavirus. The scavenger hunt for tests has resulted in long lines and empty shelves. We have just had the…

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Jan 19, 2022

I come to the floor today to oppose the Democrats' Federal election takeover. The President just gave one of his rare press conferences. It was only the second one he actually gave on American soil. The White House seems to think that the…

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Jan 13, 2022

first, I would like to ask unanimous consent that I be able to speak for up to 5 minutes, followed by Senator Sullivan, who is on the floor, for up to 15 minutes and then Senator Sasse for up to 7 minutes before the scheduled recess. The…

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Jan 13, 2022

I would hope that everyone in this body has listened to Senator Sinema's important speech on the filibuster just now. I really appreciated her clear-eyed rationale--her rationale to preserve the minority voices in this body and to find…

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Jan 11, 2022

At a time when press freedom and democracy are starting to decline, U.S. international broadcasting has a very important role to play.

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Jan 11, 2022

This agency can give credible and timely and accurate information.

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Jan 11, 2022

It is also important to remember this agency is tasked with promoting foreign policy goals and national security interests of the United States.

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Jan 11, 2022

I come to the floor today to join my distinguished colleague from Arkansas. I agree with everything that he has said about this latest power grab by the Democrats in the U.S. Senate--of their effort to change the rules, to rig the rules…

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Jan 11, 2022

I come to the floor to congratulate and commend the remarks by the senior Senator from Alaska. She certainly knows from whence she speaks. I remember so well the discussion that she just mentioned with regard to the energy bill and HRCs…

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Jan 4, 2022

I come to the floor today to talk about the Democrats' agenda for the new year. The American people have just come back from the most expensive Christmas in our Nation's history, coronavirus cases are breaking records all around the…

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