Senate Proceeding on Sep 23rd, 2009 :: 2:04:50 to 2:08:00
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Thad Cochran: i hope that all senators will join us in cosponsoring the amendment. murder and terrorism is not forgivable and refuge should never be offered for those who should be determined to terrorize the innocent. if we do, we're encouraging future terrorists to repeat these awful crimes. i yield the floor. a senator: mr. president?

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Speech By: Thad Cochran

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Thad Cochran: the presiding officer: the senator from mississippi. a senator: mr. deeply s announcement of the distinguished senator from florida, mel martinez, that he had decided to resign from the senate. although he had served in the senate for a relatively short

2:05:18 to 2:05:41( Edit History Discussion )

Thad Cochran: period of time, since january 4, 2005, he had become a very important influence in ts body. as the first cuban american to serve in the u.s. senate, he shared with us his personal experiences and insights

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Thad Cochran: his early life, growing up in cuba. including a difficult separation from his parents and traveling to the united states to start a new life, in effect. he was separated from his parents at a young age because of that courageous decision to

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Thad Cochran: begin a successful new life of learning and leadership in the united states. he earned undergrad degrees from florida state university. he served as a member of the orlando utilities commission and was elected mayor of orange county. president george w. bush

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Thad Cochran: selected him to serve as a member of his cabinet as secretary of housing and urban development. he was elected united states senator in 2004, and quickly establishe effective advocate for his state in the u.s. senate.

2:06:48 to 2:07:08( Edit History Discussion )

Thad Cochran: mel martinez active and influential member of the armed services committee as well as the banking, housing and urban affairs committee, and the commerce, science, transportation committee. his constituents benefited, in particular, from his service as

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Thad Cochran: ranking member of the senate's special committee on aging. mr. friend from florida on his very successful service and important contributions through his dedicated public service in florida and in our nation's capital. i have enjoyed serving with him

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Thad Cochran: and i wish him all the best in the years ahead. the presiding officer: morning business is closed. under the previous order the senate will resume consideration of h.r. 2996, which the clerk will report.

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Thad Cochran: th 2996, an appropriations for the department of interior, environment, an related agencies