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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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Jan 26, 2021

If confirmed, will you ensure that the Department fully accounts for the challenges that small refineries are facing when evaluating the petitions?

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Jan 26, 2021

But it was under the leadership of the two of you that really made it all happen.

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Jan 26, 2021

It is critical that we maintain our ability to produce and process our own nuclear energy.

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Jan 21, 2021

on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, the 2021 General Session of the Wyoming Legislature got underway. Noticeably absent from the first day of the session was State Senator Henry H.R. ``Hank'' Coe. Hank had been present in Cheyenne for the first…

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Jan 18, 2021

President-elect Biden has pledged to treat U.S. allies with respect and consideration.

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Jan 18, 2021

The United States must always remain in charge of our missile defense system, not Russia, not any other country.

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Jan 18, 2021

The Obama/Biden administration disregarded the important role of the Senate.

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Jan 18, 2021

It is critically important our nation not return to a strategy of leading from behind.

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Jan 18, 2021

Strengthening Congress' traditional role with--in foreign policy would be helpful.

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Jan 18, 2021

The solution to ending energy poverty does not lie in limiting options but, I believe, using all available options.

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Dec 21, 2020

I ask unanimous consent to engage in a colloquy with my friend and colleague from the State of Delaware, Tom Carper. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Dec 21, 2020

I have just recently been talking about a number of pieces of legislation that have come through the Environment and Public Works Committee: the water resources act, the USE IT Act, the act called DERA to eliminate and reduce emissions…

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Dec 21, 2020

I come to the floor today to discuss critical parts of today's funding bill that is before us this week. These are the result of bipartisan work that we have done. And the Presiding Officer is a member of the Environment and Public Works…

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Dec 21, 2020

I thank Senator Carper. I appreciate it. You know, it is interesting: Senator Alexander recently gave his speech, his farewell address, and he said that sometimes politics is like a split-screen television set. On the one half, you see all…

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Dec 16, 2020

I come to the floor today to ask our Democratic colleagues to join us Republicans in providing immediate relief--relief in the fight against coronavirus and economic relief for the people of this country. Americans don't ask much of their…

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Dec 16, 2020

reserving the right to object, I do appreciate the work the Senator from Oregon has done on this public lands bill. I know the amount of effort that has gone into this legislation is significant. Locally driven public lands bills take an…

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Dec 10, 2020

I have 4 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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Dec 10, 2020

I come to floor today in complete support of Senator Inhofe, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and I come in support of the National Defense Authorization Act. I come to speak to that, and I am so grateful for the…

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Dec 8, 2020

just a little reflection on Tom Udall and working together on the Indian Affairs Committee that I chaired, and he was the ranking member. I will tell you that I will miss my friend Tom Udall. Bobbi and I will miss your life partner Jill as…

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Dec 2, 2020

I come to the floor today to pay tribute to this great Wyoming leader. For nearly a quarter of a century, Mike Enzi has represented the people of Wyoming in Washington, and he has done it with intelligence, with intensity, and with…

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Nov 18, 2020

I come to the floor to talk about what the voters of America told the elected representatives in Washington about the election earlier this month. There has been a lot of analysis about what happened this year in the elections--who got…

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Nov 17, 2020

I come to the floor today to talk about the work of my good friend and colleague, the junior Senator from Georgia, Senator Kelly Loeffler. Republicans, including the Senator from Georgia, continue to put forward solutions to address one of…

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Nov 17, 2020

This vaccine truly is the light at the end of tunnel and it's made possible by the commitment of the Republican majority in the Senate and this administration and our efforts to focus on Operation Warp Speed.

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Nov 12, 2020

I think it's important that both continue to get those briefings.

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Nov 9, 2020

I rise today to recognize a significant anniversary for the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts. When they meet next week, the association will celebrate 75 years of service to Wyoming's natural resources. Without question, the…

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