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Listen to the statement 07.30.2008
Sen. Salazar Highlights Need to Pass Renewable Energy Bill, Discusses Drought Relief for Colorado Farmers and Ranchers
     
Listen to the statement 07.23.2008
Sen. Salazar Announces New Bill for Rocky Flats Workers, Responds to DOI Issuance of Draft Oil Shale Regulations and Discusses Pinon Canyon
     
Listen to the statement 07.16.2008
Sen. Salazar Discusses VA Deception on Fitzsimons Hospital, Pinon Canyon, and Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Bill
     
Listen to the statement 07.09.2008
Sen. Salazar Discusses Fight to Prevent Devastating Medicare Cuts, Reiterates Need to Address National Housing Crisis
     
Listen to the statement 06.25.2008
Sen. Salazar Pushes for Second Round of Stimulus Legislation to
Get Economy Back on Track
     
Listen to the statement 06.18.2008
Sen. Salazar Discusses Housing Crisis, Energy Prices & President’s Oil Shale Rhetoric
     
Listen to the statement 06.12.2008
Sen. Salazar Discusses Gas Prices, America’s Energy Future
     
Listen to the statement 06.04.2008
Sen. Salazar Discusses Global Warming Legislation
     
Listen to the statement 05.21.2008
Sen. Salazar Discusses ‘G.I. Bill’ for the 21st Century, President Bush’s Farm Bill Veto & Committee Passage of Fountain Creek Resolution
     
Listen to the statement 05.15.2008
Sen. Salazar, Gov. Ritter Discuss Potential Impacts of Oil Shale Development on Colorado’s Western Slope
     
Listen to the statement 05.15.2008
Sen. Salazar Hails Passage of 2008 Farm Bill Conference Report
     
Listen to the statement 05.14.2008
Sen. Salazar: “Farm Bill Passage Will Open New Chapter of Opportunity for Rural America”
     
Listen to the statement 05.13.2008
Sen. Salazar Discusses Senate Efforts to Ease Pain at the Pump, Ensure Thoughtful and Responsible Approach to Oil Shale Development
     
Listen to the statement 05.08.2008
Bill Expected to Gain Congressional Approval By as Early as Next Week
     
Listen to the statement 05.01.2008
Sen. Salazar Outlines FAA Reauthorization Bill, Provides Update on Farm Bill & Comments on President Bush’s Statements on Oil Prices
     
Listen to the statement 04.23.2008
Sen. Salazar Outlines Bill to Boost Veterans Benefits, Previews Meeting on Fitzsimons Hospital with VA Secretary Peake
     
Listen to the statement 04.17.2008
Sen. Salazar Outlines Legislation to Protect Roan Plateau
     
Listen to the statement 04.17.2008
Sen. Salazar Comments on Colorado Wildfires
     
Listen to the statement 04.10.2008
Sen. Salazar Discusses Passage of National Latino Museum Bill
     
Listen to the statement 04.10.2008
Sen. Salazar Lauds Passage of Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008
     
Listen to the statement 04.09.2008
Sen. Salazar Discusses Senate Efforts to Address Housing Crisis, General Petraeus' Iraq Testimony & Renewed Push for U.S. Hwy 36 Project Funding
     
Listen to the statement 03.12.2008
Sen. Salazar Highlights Senate Budget Priorities, Previews New Frontiers in Energy Summit 2008 & Discusses Bush Veto of Intel Reauthorization
     
Listen to the statement 03.05.2008
Sen. Salazar Presses for Passage of “Toxic Toy Legislation”, Seeks Long-term Fix to Leadville Mine Situation & Slams Colorado Medicaid Cuts
     
Listen to the statement 02.27.2008
Sen. Salazar Outlines Legislation to Alleviate Colorado Housing Crisis, Discusses Prospects for Renewable Energy Tax Package
     
Listen to the statement 02.06.2008
Sen. Salazar Outlines Legislation that Secures Colorado’s Fair Share of Oil & Gas Revenue, Discusses Senate Efforts to Get Economy Back On Track
     
Listen to the statement 01.31.2008
Sen. Salazar Outlines Finance Committee Stimulus Package that Helps Put Colorado, National Economy Back on Track
     
Listen to the statement 01.28.2008
Sen. Salazar Responds to President’s State of the Union Address
     
Listen to the statement 01.23.2007
Sen. Salazar: “Timely, Targeted and Temporary Action Needed to Get U.S. Economy Off Thin Ice”
     
Listen to the statement 12.19.2007
Sen. Salazar Lauds New Brigade at Fort Carson; Wraps-Up Senate Accomplishments & Colorado Wins in Omnibus Bill
     
Listen to the statement 12.14.2007
Sen. Salazar: Passage of Farm, Energy Bills Make This a Good Week For America
     
Listen to the statement 12.12.2007
Sen. Salazar Provides Update on Farm and Energy Bills; Discusses Oil and Gas Development in Colorado’s Western Slope
     
Listen to the statement 12.10.2007
Sen. Salazar’s Floor Statement on Yesterday’s Tragic Colorado Shootings
     
Listen to the statement 12.05.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Military Encroachment, Oil and Gas Development on the Western Slope & Other Issues that Must be Addressed Before Year’s End
     
Listen to the statement 11.14.2007
Sen. Salazar Criticizes Farm Bill Stall Tactics; Addresses Northern Colorado Uranium Mine Concerns & Prospects for New Nat’l Veterans Cemetery in Colorado
     
Listen to the statement 11.07.2007
Sen. Salazar Announces His Opposition to Mukasey Nomination, Condemns President’s Threat to Veto Farm Bill
     
Listen to the statement 11.06.2007
Sen. Salazar Lauds 2007 Farm Bill Priorities
     
Listen to the statement 11.06.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Federal Efforts to Combat the Meth Scourge
     
Listen to the statement 11.06.2007
Sen. Salazar's Speech Lauding 2007 Farm Bill
     
Listen to the statement 11.01.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Children's Health Insurance, Renewable Energy in Rural America and the War in Iraq
     
Listen to the statement 10.31.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses South Platte-Specific Provisions in 2007 Farm Bill
     
Listen to the statement 10.26.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Colorado Priorities in 2007 Farm Bill and Children’s Health Insurance
     
Listen to the statement 10.17.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Funds for Colorado Law Enforcement and Supermax, Children’s Health Insurance, the Fight to Keep the USOC in Colorado & Other Senate Issues
     
Listen to the statement 09.26.2007
Sen. Salazar Addresses Children’s Health Insurance, Amendments to Defense Authorization Bill and Water Resources Development Act
     
Listen to the statement 09.26.2007
Sen. Salazar Pushes for Passage of Children’s Health Insurance Program
     
Listen to the statement 09.19.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Colorado Priorities in Defense Authorization Bill, Permanent Disaster Assistance Program for Farmers & Other Senate Issues
     
Listen to the statement 09.12.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Iraq, Colorado Transportation Funding, FSA Closures and CAFE Standards
     
Listen to the statement 08.27.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses the Resignation of Alberto Gonzales
     
Listen to the statement 08.01.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Children's Health Care, Veterans' Mental Health, Key Colorado Water Projects and Greater BLM/Interior Cooperation
     
Listen to the statement 07.26.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Homeland Security, National Heritage Areas Legislation and Confirmation Hearing of BLM Nominee James Caswell
     
Listen to the statement 07.24.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Significance of Senate Passed Bill That Makes College More Affordable for More Coloradans
 
Listen to the statement 07.18.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Today's Iraq Vote, His iraq Study Group Bill, and Next Steps in the Senate on Iraq
 
Listen to the statement 07.12.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Two Important Colorado Hearings Before Senate Energy Committee and Iraq Study Group Legislation
 
Listen to the statement 07.10.2007
Sen. Salazar Announces His Bipartisan Iraq Study Group Amendment and Discusses Specifics of Legislation to Change U.S. Course in Iraq
Listen to the statement 06.27.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Important Health Care Wins for Colorado Veterans and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Listen to the statement 06.20.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Improving America’s Energy Independence and Pinon Canyon
Listen to the statement 06.13.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Improving America’s Energy Security
Listen to the statement 06.06.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Iraq Study Group Bill and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Listen to the statement 06.05.2007
Sen. Salazar Introduces Bipartisan Iraq Study Group Bill
Listen to the statement 05.24.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Growing Support for His Iraq Study Group Bill in Senate Floor Speech
Listen to the statement 05.10.2007
Sen. Salazar Floor Remarks on Iraq Study Group Bill
Listen to the statement 05.09.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Fighting for Prescription Drug Access for Rural Coloradans
Listen to the statement 05.02.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Energy Security For America And System-Wide Examination Of Dept. Of Defense Mental Health Treatment
Listen to the statement 04.26.2007
Sen. Salazar to Discuss Iraq Funding Bill and Today’s Senate Vote
Listen to the statement 04.25.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Senate Hearing for His “Produced” Water Bill and Other Senate Business
Listen to the statement 04.18.2007
Sen. Salazar Announces Veterans Health Clinic for Craig, Discusses Veterans Health Care and Other Issues
Listen to the statement 04.11.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Stem Cell Research Bills
Listen to the statement 04.11.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Efforts to Reduce Prescription Drug Prices
Listen to the statement 03.21.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Iraq, Ag Disaster Relief
Listen to the statement 03.21.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Budget and This Weekend’s Upcoming “Colorado New Energy Summit – 2007”
Listen to the statement 03.21.2007
Three Colorado Bills Recieve Senate Hearing Chaired by Sen. Salazar
Listen to the statement 03.21.2007
Sen. Salazar Chairs Hearing on Bill to Create a National Latino Museum
Listen to the statement 03.20.2007
Salazar Criticizes Gonzales’ Role in U.S. Attorney Situation/ Introduces Bill to Secure Independence of U.S. Attorneys
Listen to the statement 03.15.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Circumstances and Allegations Surrounding U.S. Attorney Firings
Listen to the statement 03.14.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Farm Bill Hearing in Colorado, His Amendments to the 9/11 Commission Bill and Other Issues
Listen to the statement 03.08.2007
Sen. Salazar Announces Farm Bill Hearing in Colorado
Listen to the statement 03.07.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Walter Reed and Actions to Improve Care and Rural Policing Institute
Listen to the statement 02.28.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Homeland Security Efforts
Listen to the statement 02.15.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Law Enforcement and Education in Rural Communities and Army’s Pinon Canyon Announcement
Listen to the statement 02.07.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Stifled Iraq Debate, President’s Budget Proposal and Ag Disaster Relief Efforts
Listen to the statement 01.31.2007
Sen. Salazar Discusses Farm Bill and Announces Creation of Farm Bill Update Page to Collect Public Comment
Listen to the statement 01.22.2007
Sen. Salazar Previews State of the Union Speech by the President
Listen to the statement 01.10.2007
Sen. Salazar Reacts to President’s Iraq Speech
Listen to the statement 01.10.2007
Sen. Salazar discusses disaster relief for southeastern Colorado and other issues
Listen to the statement 01.09.2007
Sen. Salazar discusses much-needed ethics and lobbying reform in Senate speech
Listen to the statement 12.07.2006
Sen. Salazar discusses Iraq Study Group report, Pinon Canyon and other Issues
Listen to the statement 11.14.2006
Sen. Salazar discusses his appointment to the Senate Finance Committee
Listen to the statement 08.05.2006
Sen. Salazar delivers the Democratic Weekly Radio Address.
Listen to the statement 08.02.2006
Sen. Salazar Discusses Gulf Coast Energy Bill, GMUG Forest Plan Delay, “Trifecta” Bill and Ag Disaster Relief
Listen to the statement 07.27.2006
As the Senate debates legislation that would open up areas of the outer continental shelf to oil and gas exploration, Senator Salazar spoke on the Senate floor about the bill. Looking to the future, Senator Salazar proffers a plan for energy independence.
Listen to the statement 07.27.2006
Sen. Salazar Discusses Farm Bill Listening Sessions, Expanded Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Drilling and Mainella Resignation
Listen to the statement 07.19.2006
Sen. Salazar Discusses Water Projects, Stem Cell Votes and Supporting Our Troops at Fort Carson
Listen to the statement 07.12.2006
Sen. Salazar Discusses Improving the Nation’s Homeland Security and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Listen to the statement 06.07.2006
Sen. Salazar Discusses Rural Fire Departments, Renewable Energy and Work for Colorado’s Veterans
Listen to the statement 05.24.2006
Sen. Salazar Discusses Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Upcoming Western Slope Oil Shale Tour
Listen to the statement 05.16.2006
Sen. Salazar comments on comprehensive immigration reform and his Senate-passed amendment
Listen to the statement 05.16.2006
Sen. Salazar comments on his request for the USDA to look into the permit review process on the Village at Wolf Creek
Listen to the statement 05.03.2006
Sen. Salazar discusses the Supplemental Appropriations bill passed by the Senate and comprehensive immigration reform
Listen to the statement 04.28.2006
Senator Salazar discusses renewable energy, the Supplemental Appropriations bill currently before the Senate, and comprehensive immigration reform.
Listen to the statement 03.30.2006
Senator Salazar discusses his recent trip to Iraq and Afghanistan and subsequent meeting with President Bush.
Listen to the statement 03.30.2006
Excerpts from Senator Salazar’s March 30, 2006 Senate floor speech and press conference on comprehensive immigration reform.
Listen to the statement 03.29.2006
Senator Salazar talks with 850 KOA’s Steffan Tubbs and April Zesbaugh about the Senate debate on immigration.
Listen to the statement 03.28.2006
Senator Salazar on KBCO Morning Show with Bret Saunders
Listen to the statement 03.01.2006
Senator Salazar discusses renewing rural America, the PATRIOT Act extension and the South Park National Heritage Area.
Listen to the statement 02.15.2006
Senator Salazar discusses renewable energy investments, fighting illegal drug trafficking and revitalizing rural America.
Listen to the statement 02.08.2006 
Senator Salazar discusses Pueblo’s new USAF pilot training program and the Administration’s FY07 budget neglecting rural communities, energy independence and increasing the deficit.
Listen to the statement 02.01.2006
Senator Salazar discusses the President’s statements on health care and energy independence, another extension of the PATRIOT Act and working in bipartisan fashion with the White House.
Listen to the statement 01.26.2006
Senator Salazar explains his opposition to Judge Alito in excerpts from his January 26 speech on the Senate floor.
Listen to the statement 01.25.2006
Senator Salazar discusses the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Alito, PATRIOT Act extension and U.S. beef imports to Japan.
Listen to the statement 01.18.2006
Senator Salazar discusses Congressional ethics reform, his Renewable Energy Summit, revelations about wiretaps by the National Security Agency and the upcoming Farm Bill.
Listen to the statement 12.22.2005 
Senator Salazar discusses the PATRIOT Act extension and other Senate actions at the end of 2005.
Listen to the statement 12.20.2005 
Senator Salazar discusses the need for emergency disaster assistance and questions the White House’s committment the Nation’s family farmers, ranchers and rural communities.
Listen to the statement 11.16.2005 
Senator Salazar discusses new bipartisan legislation to increase America’s energy independence and Senate action on a strategy to bring about a successful completion of the United States’ mission in Iraq.
Listen to the statement 11.10.2005 
Senator Salazar discusses two high-profile hearings on soaring energy costs to get answers from the CEOs of the oil industry and hear the pain-at-the-pump stories of Colorado’s agriculture producers.
Listen to the statement 11.10.2005
Senator Salazar discusses the importance of Veterans’ Day, the challenges facing rural veterans and real solutions proposed and enacted by him and his colleagues.
Listen to the statement 11.02.2005
Senator Salazar discusses Senate’s closed session, new National Park Service management policies, budget reconciliation before the Senate, the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court and other issues
Listen to the statement 10.28.2005
Senator Salazar discusses the wrap-up of his meetings in all 64 Colorado counties and his four amendments to the Labor-HHS Appropriations bill which passed the Senate.
Listen to the statement 10.26.2005
Senator Salazar discusses economic retaliation against Japan for its ban on U.S. beef imports
Listen to the statement 10.19.2005
Senator Salazar discusses the USDA leaving open FSA offices in 12 counties, his opposition to $3B in cuts to agriculture programs and Harriet Miers’ nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court
Listen to the statement 09.30.2005
Senator Salazar discusses the confirmation of Chief Justice John Roberts to the Supreme Court, funding for the Pueblo Chemical Depot cleanup and compromise legislation to protect am 83-year-old grandmother’s family home in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Listen to the statement 09.14.2005
Senator Salazar discusses his meeting with Supreme Court Chief Justice nominee John Roberts.
Listen to the statement 09.14.2005
Senator Salazar speaks on the Senate floor about his legislation to aid Hurricane Katrina victims and the recent federal court decision declaring the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional.
Listen to the statement 09.14.2005
Senator Salazar Salazar’s discusses Hurricane Katrina relief efforts and legislation, possible gas price gouging and Judge John Roberts Supreme Court confirmation hearing.
Listen to the statement 09.07.2005
Senator Salazar Salazar’s discusses Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, the effects of gas prices on farmers, ranchers and rural communities, and gas price gouging.
Listen to the statement 07.21.2005
Senator Salazar discusses the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court, his amendments to the Defense Appropriations bill and the BRAC recommendation on the Buckley Annex.
Listen to the statement 07.19.2005
Senator Salazar discusses the President’s upcoming Supreme Court nominee announcement this evening. (En Espanol)
Listen to the statement 07.19.2005
Senator Salazar discusses the President’s upcoming Supreme Court nominee announcement this evening.
Listen to the statement 07.14.2005
Senator Salazar discusses his three successful amendments to the Homeland Security Appropriations bill his support of legislation to add 100,000 active-duty troops to the U.S. Army.
Listen to the statement 07.13.2005
Senator Salazar discusses his introduction of legislation to add 100,000 active-duty troops to the U.S. Army.
Listen to the statement 07.01.2005
Senator Salazar discusses the retirement and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
Listen to the statement 06.29.2005
Senator Salazar discusses the bipartisan Senate Energy bill, the future of Iraq, and the $1.5B shortfall in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs budget.
Listen to the statement 06.22.2005
Senator Salazar discusses the Pentagon’s investigation of religious intolerance at the Air Force Academy as well as the merits of the Senate Energy bill.
Listen to the statement 06.21.2005
Senator Salazar discusses the results of his statewide survey of over 60 law enforcement, fire, and medical officials as well as state and regional emergency planners on homeland security challenges they face.
Listen to the statement 06.15.2005
Senator Salazar discusses the Senate energy bill passed by the Energy and Natural Resources committee and what it would mean for Colorado.
Listen to the statement 06.08.2005
Senator Salazar discusses the transportation bill passed by the Senate and the Energy bill before the Senate Energy Committee.
Listen to the statement 05.17.2005
Senator Salazar’s remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Senate Transportation bill
Listen to the statement 05.13.2005
Senator Salazar comments on the May 13 release of the Department of Defense’s Base Realignment and Closure report
Listen to the statement 05.11.2005
Senator Salazar comments on the Iraq supplemental appropriations legislation passed by the Senate and other issues
Listen to the statement 04.27.2005
Senator Salazar comments on the pending transportation bill in the Senate and other issues
 


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