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Statement for the Congressional Record on Gillie HopkinsSenator Peter Welch (D-Vt.)September 18, 2024 Mr. WELCH. Mr. President, today I celebrate Rachel Gilbert Hopkins, a dedicated Vermonter who has worked to improve our State’s adoption system and connect children to a loving family. Vermont’s team within…

Statement for the Congressional Record In Recognition of the Passing of Bob Newhart Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) August 5, 2024 Madam President, in late July, Vermonters and Americans mourned the passing of Bob Newhart, a talented and award-winning actor who changed the history of comedy…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, released the following statement on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) announcement of the next steps in Vermont’s Internet for All program. Vermont will receive…

Statement of Senator Peter Welch Submitted to the Congressional Record July 23, 2024 Download the Statement for the Record here Madam President, thirteen years ago last week South Sudan became an independent country.  I want to congratulate the people of South Sudan on this milestone.  The United…

Statement of Senator Peter WelchSubmitted to the Congressional RecordJuly 23, 2024 Download the Statement for the Record here. Madam President, thirteen years ago last week South Sudan became an independent country.  I want to congratulate the people of South Sudan on this milestone.  The United…

Statement of Sen. Peter Welch on the 2nd Anniversary of the Killing of Shireen Abu AklehRemarks as PreparedMay 8th, 2024 Madam President, May 11th will mark the second anniversary of the fatal shooting of Palestinian-American and accomplished Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.  She was…