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Markwayne Mullin
@markwaynemullin· Republican · OK· Sep 7, 2016

Not enough calls to rural and urban areas to be completed. That is pretty simple.

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Markwayne Mullin
@markwaynemullin· Republican · OK· Sep 7, 2016

I think with a lot of knowledge, a little bit of money, probably I could set one up in my basement and run one.

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Brian Higgins
@brianhiggins· Democratic · NY· Sep 7, 2016

Today, only a few days from the fifteenth anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001, we now know, unfortunately, that information sharing is an integral part of our Nation's security.

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Brian Higgins
@brianhiggins· Democratic · NY· Sep 7, 2016

But I just can't help but conclude our big problem is guns.

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Brian Higgins
@brianhiggins· Democratic · NY· Sep 7, 2016

I understand the Second Amendment, but the Framers of the Constitution could never have anticipated the kind of hell that was inflicted on innocent people in Orlando, in Newtown, in these other places where we have had gun violence.

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Brian Higgins
@brianhiggins· Democratic · NY· Sep 7, 2016

We should give law enforcement professionals and leaders fast track authority in developing common-sense, common-sense gun control.

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Karen Bass
@karenbass· Democratic · CA· Sep 7, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I have to say that Mr. Rangel is one of the lions in this House. I have had the honor of serving with him for the last 6 years. He knows I am upset with him because he is choosing to retire. When I came here and really wanted…

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Karen Bass
@karenbass· Democratic · CA· Sep 7, 2016

Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned before, I have had the honor of serving with Mr. McDermott for the last 6 years, knowing that he was a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa. He was the one that led the effort around conflict minerals, something many…

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Karen Bass
@karenbass· Democratic · CA· Sep 7, 2016

Mr. Speaker, as Mr. McDermott leaves, I will take his comments as my marching orders for what I am supposed to do in the next session, so I thank him very much. I would urge my colleagues to support H.R. 2845. I yield back the balance of…

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Mark Meadows
@markmeadows· Republican · NC· Sep 7, 2016

It is with unbelievable speed when it fits the narrative that you want to do.

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Mark Meadows
@markmeadows· Republican · NC· Sep 7, 2016

Whether it is Colin Powell or Hillary Clinton, they do not belong to those individuals. They belong to the American people.

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Karen Bass
@karenbass· Democratic · CA· Sep 7, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 2845, the AGOA Enhancement Act of 2015. This critical bill complements, supports, and empowers the reauthorized African Growth and Opportunity Act that was…

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Eddie Bernice Johnson
@eddiebernicejohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 7, 2016

This relationship is not only in each of our national interests but vital for our shared commitment to the region as well.

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Eddie Bernice Johnson
@eddiebernicejohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 7, 2016

I am so appreciative of you holding this joint hearing on energy opportunities in the Middle East and, in particular, on the research and development partnerships in the region.

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Stacey Plaskett
@staceyplaskett· Democratic · VI· Sep 7, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight a matter of critical and immediate importance to our national security. As we combat the growing threat of terrorism both at home and abroad, it is absolutely critical that we elect a Commander in…

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John Katko
@johnkatko· Republican · NY· Sep 7, 2016

My heart bleeds for Orlando, and anywhere in this country of ours where things like this are happening.

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John Katko
@johnkatko· Republican · NY· Sep 7, 2016

That is madness to me. That is absolute madness.

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