What Tommy Tuberville said, and what was done

“Mr. President, when it comes to the military, there is no such thing as working 9 to 5. You are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”

“Mr. President, I want to talk about a subject people just love to talk about. I have come to the floor to talk about a big scam in our country.”

“Since being signed into law in 1935 by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, our great President, Americans' money has been going in the front door of the Federal Government and then going right out the back door.”

“Mr. President, I have come to the floor several times over the last year to warn of the looming threat about Islam infiltrating the United States of America.”

“Mr. President, the Book of Proverbs tells us that ``without a vision, people perish.'' For SGT Leo Finn of Cullman, AL, he has had a clear vision for his life from day one.”

“Army, eventually transitioning to the National Guard, while keeping up two to three other full-time jobs. He deployed a second time in the early 2000s to Afghanistan, where he served as a platoon sergeant, sharing this same sense of purpose with those in his company.”

“Mr. President, I want to bring up a subject today that is close and dear to my heart. You know, four things that made this country strong--make it the best country in the world--is God, family, military, and sports.”

“The NCAA spent years standing on the sidelines while these problems got worse, failing to provide leadership from the NCAA or meaningful reforms needed to protect student-athletes and preserve college sports.”

“I agree with a lot of the things my colleagues are talking about--especially about the five-alarm fire. It is in trouble. He just brought up a lot of names of people supporting this bill.”

“Mr. President, in addition to accepting the call to serve our Nation's military, many of our veterans have also accepted an even higher calling: being a parent. But what is more is many of them were also influenced to serve by their own parents.”

“Mr. President, 31 years ago Alabama lost a legend, Randolph County Deputy James Mark Windsor, who was killed at the young age of 28 years old in the line of duty on May 6, 1995.”

“Mr. President, you know even the most hotly debated issues in this building pale in comparison to the American soldiers who have sacrificed their lives to give us the freedoms to debate and disagree in the first place.”

“State to honor our own fallen heroes. The USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, AL, hosts more than 400,000 visitors annually where they learn more about our military and those that served.”

“Mr. President, reserving the right to object. January 6, 2021 was my first day here on the job in the U.S. Senate. Let's be clear about what happened that day.”

“As a result, great American patriots gathered in Washington to peacefully protest the illegal tampering of the 2020 Presidential election. When the leader of the Democratic Party at the time Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the deep state learned that Trump supporters--and we all knew it--were headed to Washington, DC, to peacefully protest the fraudulent 2020 Presidential election results, they saw a great opportunity.”

“Mr. President, we are blessed to live in a nation that has withstood the test of time for 250 years. This country has had its fair share of problems, but we have been able to overcome and get by together, at the end of the day, because we believe in America and what it stands for.”

“Mr. President, I am back again talking about something that is very, very important to everybody in the United States of America. There should be alarms going off about what is happening.”

“American cotton farmers produce the highest quality of cotton in the world. I mean, but they are undercut by all this foreign junk that we are bringing in.”

“Mr. President, on March 12, 2026, Alabama lost a hero: Air Force Maj. Alex Klinner, 33. Alex was killed during a refueling mission in support of Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East.”

“Mr. President, the days following 9/11 were a scary time for our country and world. Yet even in those dangerous times, many brave young men and women ran toward danger, instead of away from it.”

“Warrior Outdoor Adventures, he was able to overcome his survivors' guilt and pour into veterans who share similar stories as his own. Andy leads hunting trips across the country through this program, which serve as a time to talk through the tragedies of war and what they have endured on the battlefield.”

“And I will tell you why. There is a group of people they are trying to protect that would vote for their power. They are not voting for young women.”

“Mr. President, I have come to the floor several times over the past few months to sound the alarm about the serious threats that radical Islam poses to the United States of America.”

“Mr. President, Alabama is proud to be home to so many great veterans who have represented us well on the world stage. That is certainly true for LTC Harold Stanford of Barfield, AL.”

“Mr. President, I would like to honor three Alabama artists whose artwork is currently displayed in my office here in Washington, DC: Perry Austin of Sylacauga, AL; Linda Ellen Price of Springville, AL; Craig Reynolds of Gadsden, AL.”

“Mr. President, let me take you back to November 2024. President Trump and his family were together in Florida, awaiting the election results after one of the most brutal campaigns in American history.”

“Mr. President, I often say, ``This country owes you one thing--and that's an opportunity.'' But it is up to you what you do with that opportunity. No one demonstrates making the most of this opportunity better than MGy Sgt Antonio Parker of Montgomery.”

“Mr. President, for months, I have been raising the alarm over radical Islam infiltrating the greatest country on the face of the Earth, the United States of America.”

“MaineCare Program for the last 5 years. Thanks to the hard work of the Trump administration, funding has stopped, and the organization is under severe investigation. As more of this comes to light, a couple facts are becoming more and more apparent.”

“Mr. President, the military will take you all over the world, but Sweet Home Alabama has a way of bringing people back. That is true for Mobile native Colonel Patrick Downing, who found his way back to the Bay after 36 years of military service.”

“Mr. President, reserving the right to object. You know, January 6 was my first day on the job here in the U.S. Senate. Come to think of it, that was the first day of the year and the start of a huge disaster the next 4 years.”

“Mr. President, I come to the floor today to honor the life of Ella Cook, one of the victims in last weekend's horrific attack that killed two and left more wounded at Brown University.”

“Mr. President, I came to the floor earlier this year to warn of the imminent threat that Islam poses to our great country. Unfortunately, that threat turned into reality just a few weeks ago when a deranged jihadist shot two of our National Guardsmen just steps from the White House.”

“Somali immigrants in Minnesota were recently caught stealing more than 1 billion and counting from American taxpayers--stealing. They pretended to use the money to feed children or help people with autism, but really they were stealing.”

“Mr. President, for months, our Democratic colleagues have been fearmongering about our healthcare system. They blamed everyone but themselves for the skyrocketing premiums Americans are dealing with today.”

“Mr. President, the holidays are a great reminder of the joy that comes from giving of our time and talents. It is also a time to reflect on those like LTC Susan Shapiro of New Market, AL, who are willing to spend holidays away from loved ones so that we can celebrate in peace with ours.”

“Madam President, I would like to think that my State of Alabama is the most patriotic in the country. We stand for the flag, and we honor those who have made freedom possible.”

“Mr. President, the Bible tells us to love our neighbor as ourselves. We all know sometimes that is easier said than done. For PO1 John Logsdon of Enterprise, he embodies this every day.”

“Mr. President, I come to the floor today to once again talk about the outdated practice of changing our clocks twice a year. This weekend, my constituents back home in Alabama and across America will be forced to change their clocks.”

“Mr. President, I come to the floor today to talk about two bills I recently introduced to shut down Sharia law in this country. I ruffled some feathers a few weeks ago when I came to the Senate floor to talk about what I believe is the greatest national security threat facing the United States of America: radical Islam and Sharia law.”

“Madam President, our military budgets are already carefully balanced. It is based on our national security priorities. Indiscriminate cuts contemplated in this amendment would undercut our readiness. I ask for a ``no'' vote.”

“Mr. President, I come to the floor today to talk about one of the greatest threats facing our country today: Islamic extremism. You know, 24 years ago, September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 innocent Americans were murdered in a coordinated terroristic attack carried out by radical Islamic extremists.”

“Mr. President, serving others takes on many different forms. For many of Alabama's veterans, their hometowns inspired them to pursue military service. And those strong upbringings and deep hometown roots often lead them to continue serving, even after their time in the military ends.”

“Mr. President, I come to the floor today to honor my friend and true American patriot Charlie Kirk. Charlie was one of the most influential people in America.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge a special anniversary in Alabama. One hundred years ago, Wilson Dam began commercial operations. Part of the Tennessee Valley Authority's network of hydroelectric dams, Wilson Dam supports TVA's mission of providing low-cost, reliable power and flood control and navigation of the Tennessee River.”

“The dam is a National Historic Landmark and an engineering feat. It stretches nearly a mile--more than 4,500 feet--across the Tennessee River. The site plays a crucial role in the movement of goods through our country.”

“Mr. President, reserving the right to object, this resolution is nothing more than a pathetic attempt to strip away the earned honors of a veteran who deployed seven times during her many years in the U.S.”

“Mr. President, what the American people saw last week in the Finance Committee with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., was not a hearing on oversight.”

“Army at 17 years old, he spent the next 19 years putting the safety of others above his own both in the Army and the Army National Guard.”

“Mr. President, when natural disasters strike, you can always count on the U.S. Coast Guard. This month, the Guard celebrates 235 years of excellence and lifesaving emergency missions.”

“Mr. President, as a son of a World War II veteran, I have seen firsthand the critical role that the VA plays in caring for those who have served our country.”

“Mr. President, veterans are the very heartbeat of the Wiregrass, and they bond together to support many great causes in the region. Among those leading the way is Corporal Elaine McLeod of Troy.”

“Mr. President, folks often say that a life well lived isn't about how long you live, but how many lives you touch along the way. If that is true--and I believe it is--then Mr.”

“Mr. President, our veterans have a unique way of turning hardship into opportunities. No one displays that better than Sergeant Curt Griffith of Florence, AL. Curt experienced tragedy at a young age, losing his dad when he was only 6 years old.”

“Mr. President, the first stanza of the national anthem ends with: O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?”

“Reserving the right to object, I have been around here 5 years now, and I am used to attacks on a lot of people. But for the most successful President in the first 4 months, I have never seen like these attacks from my Democratic colleagues.”

“Mr. President, reserving the right to object, as usual, my Democratic colleagues are losing their minds over this situation, but let's just talk about the facts. First of all, this is not a done deal.”

“Mr. President, in Alabama, we take a lot of pride in honoring and supporting the heroes who have served in our Nation's military. But it takes people who are dedicated to this mission 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”

“Mr. President, I come to the floor today to talk about how my Democratic colleagues, some RINOs, and the globalist media are working together to try to take down Donald Trump and derail his ``America First'' agenda.”

“Reserving the right to object, on November 5, President Trump was given a mandate: Get this country straightened out. This included waste, fraud, and abuse in our Federal Government, over all Agencies.”

“Reserving the right to object. The media, for some reason, is in full meltdown mode after President Trump declared today ``Liberation Day.'' Only my Democratic colleagues and the media, the globalist media, would find a reason to be mad about that.”

“Madam President, we learn a lot about a person by seeing where they choose to spend their time. For Medical Corpsman Travis Parker, he has chosen to give the last 50 years giving back to Alabama's veterans.”

“Mr. President, I come to the floor today to talk about how my delusional Democratic colleagues have tried to poison our country's young people with what I call a woke mind virus.”

“Mr. President, well, it is that time again. I think I have given this speech three or four times in the last few years. This weekend, all of America and my constituents back in Alabama will spring forward to daylight saving time.”

“Our farmers are also greatly affected by daylight saving time, as additional sunshine during working hours means more time to work in the fields, which could translate into a more profitable bottom line for anybody who raises crops.”

“Mr. President, challenges are a part of life that show us what we are really made of. Corporal Wayne Everett of Fultondale reminds us that while we can't control what challenges life throws our way, we can control how we respond.”

“Madam President, today, we have a very important day for women and girls across this country. The third time is the charm. This is the third time that I have had a vote on this bill.”

“Mr. President, I come to the floor today to talk to you about President Trump's tariffs. The media is in full meltdown. They are in a full meltdown mode after President Trump imposed duties and retaliatory tariffs this week on countries that have basically been ripping the United States of America off, and they have been doing it for decades.”

“Mr. President, November 5, 2024, that is the day that the American people sent shock waves to the swamp in DC when they overwhelmingly reelected Donald John Trump as President of these United States of America.”

“Mr. President, I would like to say I look forward to Texas and South Carolina running for No. 2 to be the best barbecue in the country, with Alabama being a clear No. 1.”

“Your neighbor to the southwest has been recognized as the No. 1 barbecue in the United States by many, many authorities, so I think we probably could leave it at that.”

“Madam President, America's military is the greatest in the world because of men and women who take pride in their role to keep us safe. No one demonstrates this better than Second Class Officer Stephen Woodfin of Harvest, AL.”

“For more than two decades, he worked at the local post office. Whether delivering or shipping mail, people in the local area could always count on him to help them with a smile and see the job through no matter how long it took.”

“Mr. President, I would like to start by thanking Leader Thune for pushing to confirm all of President Trump's Cabinet nominees so far. President Trump is on the verge of having his full team.”

“Mr. President, I want to reiterate what my colleague from Tennessee just talked about, the importance of the vote that we just took just a few minutes ago--our nominee for new Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth.”

“Mr. President, the last 4 years have been nothing short of a national nightmare. The runup to the nightmare began in 2020. After fending off a ridiculous impeachment attempt in the early months of 2020, President Trump was riding high, and the economy was booming.”

“We need to confirm every single one of President Trump's nominees as quickly as possible. We don't have time to drag our feet on any of these nominees.”