Mr. President, I rise today to urge the Senate to assert its constitutional authority and to demand accountability for the grave costs that servicemembers, their families, and the American people have shouldered because of the President's war in Iran. After more than 6 months--6 months--it is clear that the President had no plan when the war started and has no plan for how to end it. To be clear, Iran is a terrorist state and should never have a nuclear weapon, and the regime's aggression in the region and repression of Iranian citizens must end.
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Amy Klobuchar
Senator · Minnesota · Democrat
Amy Klobuchar
Antitrust Enforcement · Housing Affordability · Drug Price Controls · Consumer Protection
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Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, I rise to discuss my vote on rollcall vote No. 253, the motion to proceed to the Stop Insider Trading Act. I strongly support efforts to remove potential conflicts of interest, promote strengthened ethical standards, and restore public trust in government. That is why I voted for commonsense legislation--the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act--which became law and bans lawmakers from trading on nonpublic information and requires lawmakers to disclose stock trades.
We will also be joined by the Senator from Nevada, Senator Cortez Masto, who has done the same. Senator Durbin, when your DREAM Act finally becomes law--and it will--it will be because of your enduring commitment for all of these years. Fourteen years ago, the Obama administration acted to protect Dreamers. Since 2012, the DACA action of the Obama administration has helped roughly 835,000 people have legal protection.
Biography
Amy Klobuchar began her career as a county prosecutor, earning a reputation for practical problem-solving and collaboration. Elected as U.S. Senator for Minnesota in 2006, she has prioritized antitrust reform, rural broadband expansion, and prescription drug affordability. Klobuchar authored major legislation to strengthen competition in the tech industry and has served as chair of the Senate Rules Committee, overseeing election security measures. She is known for her pragmatic approach and commitment to transparent, responsive service for Minnesotans.
Education
- J.D., with high honors, University of Chicago Law School, Chicago, IL1985
- B.A. in Political Science, magna cum laude, Yale University, New Haven, CT1982
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2007–PresentSenator from Minnesota. 4 terms.
Hennepin County Attorney
1998–2006Partner, Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett
1993–98Prosecutor, City of Minneapolis
1988Attorney, Dorsey & Whitney
1985–93(partner, 1993)
Policy Focus
Government Operations and Politics12%
Health9%
Commerce8%
Crime and Law Enforcement7%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Amy Klobuchar's record in Congress.
Antitrust Legislation
Led bipartisan efforts to strengthen antitrust laws, including introducing the Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act.
Opioid Crisis Response
Co-sponsored the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act to expand prevention and treatment for opioid addiction.
Election Security
Authored the Secure Elections Act to improve cybersecurity and protect U.S. election infrastructure.
Support for Farmers
Helped pass provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill to expand rural broadband and support Minnesota farmers.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryRanking Member
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
- Joint Economic Committee
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
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