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‘She has already made Kentucky and the nation proud through significant public service, including as an alternate delegate to the United Nations and most recently as Ambassador to Canada. In each of those cases this impressive nominee earned an unopposed confirmation. And in each case she repaid the Senate’s confidence by skillfully and effectively advocating for the interests of the United States on the international stage.’

‘All in all, I don’t think any senators are actually rooting for a destabilizing continuing resolution. I certainly don’t think any senators are rooting for a debt limit crisis that could put our full faith and credit at risk. So I believe that every one of our colleagues wants this agreement to pass. That means every one of our colleagues should vote for it. The House has passed this deal. The president is ready and eager to sign it. It’s our turn to do our job.’

‘Later this morning, we’ll vote to confirm two more of President Trump’s impressive nominees for district courts: Michael Liburdi for the District of Arizona and Peter Welte for the District of North Dakota… In addition, the Senate is not going anywhere until we confirm two impressive nominees… Ambassador Kelly Craft is President Trump’s excellent choice to serve as our Ambassador to the United Nations. David Norquist is his pick for Deputy Secretary of Defense… And finally, we must also pass the bipartisan government funding agreement that President Trump’s negotiating team worked out with Speaker Pelosi.’

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