What John W. Hickenlooper said, and what was done

“Mr. President, I also would be remiss if I didn't recognize, once again, the incredible partners that have been behind these Down syndrome advocacy, research, and medical care--primarily the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, but also the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, the Alzheimer's and Cognition Center, and the Sie Center at Children's Hospital Colorado.”

“Mr. President, the Senate is currently considering the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as Attorney General of the United States. The Attorney General is one of the most important positions in the U.S.”

“Mr. President, June 27 was one of the worst days in recent Colorado history. As the Knowles fire rolled along the Colorado- Utah border, the Rifle Helitack team put on their uniforms and rushed toward danger.”

“Colorado is also home to one of the world's great scientific resources, the National Center for Atmosphere Research, which is in Boulder, CO. For years, NCAR has given weather, climate, and wildfire forecasts that firefighters and emergency managers rely on to fight disasters.”

“Mr. President, block after block, all that remained was heavy smoke and heartbreak, charred chimneys, and maybe a hearth here and there. Drought and wildfires aren't going away.”

“Mr. President, as a former English major, one of the great tales in Greek mythology was the legend of King Midas. As the story goes, Midas was granted a wish.”

“Mr. President, last week, President Trump was asked about the surge in inflation. His response: I love the inflation. ``I love the inflation''? It is almost like the reality betrays reality.”

“I see it in Colorado every week: neighbors showing up to help each other, protecting each other, sharing what they have--food, childcare, a bed to sleep in--even when they don't have that much themselves.”

“Mr. President, I encourage everyone to vote yes for this. We are trying to make sure slush fund dollars and taxpayer money don't go to people who break the law.”

“Mr. President, pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act and all budget resolution disciplines that apply, I move to waive all points of order for the purposes of the pending measure.”

“Mr. President, on Monday, Tina Peters walked out of prison. The convicted felon and former county clerk is free after serving less than a quarter of her sentence, a sentence she earned when she violated her oath and tried to undermine Colorado's free and fair elections.”

“Madam President, there is a debate right now about the cost of the Iran war. Now, this administration won't or can't give us a straight answer, but Coloradans can.”

“Mr. President, Colorado is one of the most beautiful places not just in America but in the world. In Denver, we have got over 300 days of sunshine annually.”

“Earlier this year, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, whom I voted against, rejected Colorado's updated Regional Haze Plan. They didn't reject Colorado's plan because the science was wrong. They didn't dispute the goals, and they didn't dispute the modeling.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor a great American and an exceptional member of the U.S. Space Force, Lt. Col. Felix Abeyta. A true champion for our Nation and expert communicator, this Colorado native and U.S.”

“Mr. President, pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and the waiver provisions of the applicable budget resolutions, I move to waive all applicable sections of that act and applicable budget points of order for the purposes of the pending measure.”

“Mr. President, I am going to switch gears a little bit here. I want to talk a little bit about the SAVE Act. Despite its name, the SAVE Act is not going to help you or anyone in America save on anything.”

“And in 2017, under the leadership of the Republican secretary of state Wayne Williams, Colorado took election security to the next level. We became the first State in the Nation to conduct a bipartisan statewide audit after every election.”

“Mr. President, ``We now have a government that cannot manage even a simple crisis at home while, at the same time, stumbling into continuing catalogue of catastrophic events abroad.'' That is a direct quote from President Trump a year ago, spoken about the Biden administration, which President Trump spoke in his inaugural address just over a year ago.”

“American families are getting closer to running on empty. It is time to cut short this illegal war and demand that the administration deliver for Americans and focus on our homes, for every family, for every soldier, for every paycheck, for every taxpayer dollar.”

“Mr. President, we like to believe that when democracy erodes, it is unpredictable and in some ways out of our control, but history tells us a different story.”

“Mr. President, I am going to talk for a moment about my path towards science and what it meant. A lot of people know my mother was widowed twice before she turned 40.”

“Mr. President, I come to the floor today to celebrate the achievements and the legacy of Chairman Manuel Heart of Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. Chairman Heart is retiring after a long and remarkable, successful career serving the Ute Mountain Ute people.”

“Mr. President, the United States is stuck in the painful throes of one of the worst, longest government shutdowns in our history. Americans are calling out for leaders in the White House and Congress who will cut through the chaos and begin to restore order.”

“Mr. President, the United States is the wealthiest country on Earth. I think it is fair to say it is the wealthiest country in the history of the world, probably in the history of the solar system.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor my great friend John Stulp. John passed away this past Monday, July 7. He was with his family in Lamar, out on the Eastern Plains, a place that he loved more than anything.”

“Mr. President, Coloradans are already worried about keeping their lights on and their homes cool. My God, has it been hot. This budget bill makes it worse, actually increasing energy costs while killing over 2 million Americans jobs.”

“I have managed budgets before. It was back when I started Colorado's first brewpub and then as mayor of Denver and as Governor of Colorado. So I know something about fiscal responsibility, and it is not partisan.”

“Mr. President, our Colorado community is reeling from a heinous hate crime against the Jewish community in Boulder, CO. On Sunday, 12 Coloradans were badly injured after a suspect threw Molotov cocktails, incendiary devices, into a crowd, specifically targeting the Jewish people there--a targeted, anti-Semitic attack.”

“Mr. President, I come to the floor today to honor the incredible life of Rev. Dr. James D. Peters, Jr., who passed away last week at the age of 92.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor a great American and an exceptional member of the U.S. Air Force, SMSgt Martha Adelaja. A true champion for our Nation and expert communicator, this New York native and Spelman College graduate brings 21 years of distinguished uniformed service.”

“Senior Master Sergeant Adelaja successfully championed the Department of the Air Force's position on future space-based missile warning capabilities, ensuring congressional alignment on this critical national security priority.”

“Mr. President, in the West and across America, national parks and public lands are our pride and joy. They are also a huge part of our economy. Colorado's public lands power a $17 billion outdoor recreation economy, which employs more than 132,000 Coloradans.”

“Madam President, today, the other side is trying to pass I think what can only be called an extreme budget plan--very extreme--which is chock-full of bad ideas to help pay for their tax breaks, most of which are for the ultrawealthy.”

“Mr. President, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is at its core a law enforcement agency. Congress established the CFPB 15 years ago to protect Americans from fraud, from getting ripped off by banks and credit card companies, financial institutions.”

“The administration believes that the CFPB doesn't deserve to exist. Maybe they think that scammers and fraudsters have finally hung it up and have gone to find honest work, but I think the American people know better.”

“Mr. President, the United States is in an energy boom. Our Nation has never produced more electricity or oil and gas than we are producing right now. This ``all of the above'' approach to energy using everything--including solar, wind, and geothermal--is keeping energy prices as low as possible for working families but at the same time is recognizing that climate change is real and moving toward a clean energy future.”

“Mr. President, the United States is producing more energy right now than any country in the history of the world. We are in the middle of an energy revolution.”

“Mr. President, I appreciate what the good Senator from Illinois has gone through and enunciated in great clarity. Our government plays a critical role in informing the public.”

“Mr. President, I would like, first, to recognize the great Senator from New Jersey, Senator Cory Booker. It is never easy or fair to speak after him. But I take the floor today to urge my colleagues to vote no on President Trump's nominee for the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought.”