Sort by Relevance | Date |
Result 1 - 10 of 231 |
February 17, 2020
to Serve in Congress February 17 2020 This month I am introducing a resolution to recognize a groundbreaking U S senator from Mississippi Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African American to serve in...historically black land grant college in our nation He remained guided by his faith until the end serving as the district superintendent of his church and a professor of theology at Shaw University now known...
November 8, 2021
nation into World War II During that conflict 16 million young Americans answered the call of duty and served our country in arms On September 11 2001 America was once again attacked by an unprovoked enemy Like...responded to this attack by volunteering for the Armed Forces serving in what became known as the War on Terror I am proud to have family members who served in both of these wars my father in Europe and my son...military Our government must never break faith with the men and women who have sacrificed so much to serve our nation in uniform Permalink https www wicker senate gov 2021 11 wicker salutes america s veterans...
June 1, 2021
by fellow Americans who served a cause greater than themselves Their example should inspire us all to live lives worthy of their sacrifice and to renew our commitment to serving others each in our own way...retire early I am also cosponsoring legislation that would improve access to VA care for those who served in proximity to burn pits and were potentially exposed to toxic fumes Additionally I am pushing for...for the K2 Veterans Care Act which would make specialized VA care more accessible for those who served at Karshi Khanabad Air Base in Uzbekistan where U S troops were exposed to toxic chemicals and radiation...
September 16, 2024
in two wars They have been faithfully serving ever since In the U S Senate I have worked to support the guard s state and national missions Mississippi Guard Serves Nation and State Our guardsmen have repeatedly...repeatedly answered the commander in chief s call For the last two hundred years they have served across the globe in nearly every American conflict Recently these men and women have stepped up to fight...guard has mobilized to protect property and distribute aid Supporting the Guard s Training Mission I serve as the senior Republican on the U S Senate Armed Services Committee which oversees the National Guard...
February 18, 2008
always been a strong supporter and advocate for the community college system and I was honored to serve as co chair of the Caucus as a member of the House of Representatives The Caucus was formed in 2006...improve the lives I noted in my remarks to the group that it was fitting that a Mississippian should serve as Caucus co chair because our state was the first in the nation to create a statewide system of junior...have shown a remarkable ability to adapt and meet the changing educational needs of the people they serve In addition to providing an affordable means for recent high school graduates to study close to home...
February 11, 2008
responsibility to give these nominees an up or down vote I share his concern that inaction and delay serve to discourage good people from entering public service Mr Bush noted that 28 of the pending nominations...Court of Appeals where one third of the judgeships are vacant The American people are not being well served by this turn of events as the workload continues to build in these jurisdictions While the federal...in the operation of our government and helps ensure well qualified men and women are entrusted to serve the American people But partisanship and political considerations have increasingly slowed the process...
July 19, 2010
Constitution she chose to insert her personal beliefs saying I m not sympathetic Ms Kagan went on to serve as a key advisor to President Clinton on gun control efforts where she advocated proposals to increase...the way she judges from the bench Kagan s Support of Partial Birth Abortion Ms Kagan having neither served as a judge nor spent any significant time in a courtroom lacks a judicial record to give us insight...bias The American people do not want Congress to confirm a nominee to the highest court that would serve as a rubber stamp for this White House or any future administration Her political advocacy on gun...
February 6, 2017
this consequential role His legal background includes clerking for two Supreme Court justices and serving for the past 10 years on the U S Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Denver He has earned widespread...capable of earning support from both Republicans and Democrats In fact several Democrats currently serving in the Senate including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer D N Y were among those who confirmed him to...Commandments from public land Protecting the Framers Separation of Powers The highest court in our country serves as a vital check on potential excesses of the government s legislative and executive branches It...
May 18, 2009
our nation but Memorial Day is not the only day in May in which Americans can honor those who have served our country Military Spouse Day was recently observed with the wives and husbands of our men and...Marines and Coast Guardsmen who serve our nation Patriotism runs high in Mississippi Mississippians have always been proud of the number of our sons and daughters who serve our country in the military Since...Spouse Day Defense Secretary Robert Gates said You do not do this only for your loved ones who are serving and sacrificing in distant lands but for your entire community and for our country Your dedication...
September 29, 2008
around but none of the progress would have been possible without the sacrifice of our troops who served under him In recognition of their historic efforts General Petraeus sent a letter earlier this month...month to our troops in Iraq saying You have not just secured the Iraqi people you have served them as well Indeed you have been builders and diplomats as well as guardians and warriors The general went...create a safe haven for future terrorist activity Through his efforts and those of the soldiers who served under him Iraq is now more secure General Petraeus has done a great deal for our nation and our troops...
| Next |
