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Bruce Westerman
@brucewesterman· Republican · AR· Mar 3, 2021

Yes. I think we have seen that illustrated in a lot of places where we need multiple sources of energy to have that reliability.

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Bruce Westerman
@brucewesterman· Republican · AR· Mar 3, 2021

Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hot Springs National Park. Nearly 5,500 acres of forested hills settle just above historic downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas, protecting 47 thermal water springs. Hot Springs…

Congressional Record · 2021-03-03
Bruce Westerman
@brucewesterman· Republican · AR· Mar 3, 2021

I know you are struggling. But my time is expired, and I appreciate your participation.

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Steve Womack
@stevewomack· Republican · AR· Mar 2, 2021

Madam Speaker, I thank the ranking member for the opportunity to speak. Madam Speaker, you don't need to identify as a Republican or a Democrat to want free and fair elections. Frankly, ask any American and I am pretty sure they will agree…

Congressional Record · 2021-03-02
James Hill
@jameshill· Republican · AR· Mar 1, 2021

Madam Speaker, I rise today to give thanks for the service of David M. Friedman, recently our Ambassador from the United States to Israel. As Ambassador, Mr. Friedman strengthened our bond with Israel, took our partnership to new heights…

Congressional Record · 2021-03-01
Bruce Westerman
@brucewesterman· Republican · AR· Mar 1, 2021

Mr. Speaker, it seems like we were just here, debating a COVID relief bill that was not about COVID relief but Democrats' special interests. Now, we are debating the rule for the so-called For the People Act, but it is not for the people…

Congressional Record · 2021-03-01
Steve Womack
@stevewomack· Republican · AR· Feb 26, 2021

Madam Speaker, I think a little honesty is in order tonight. It is no secret that this so-called American Rescue Plan Act has little to do with the hardships placed on Americans by COVID. When 90 percent of a spending plan, rammed through…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-26
Bruce Westerman
@brucewesterman· Republican · AR· Feb 26, 2021

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 204, nays 221, not…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-26
Bruce Westerman
@brucewesterman· Republican · AR· Feb 26, 2021

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 227, nays 200, not…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-26
Bruce Westerman
@brucewesterman· Republican · AR· Feb 26, 2021

Mr. Speaker, this is the second time today I have been here speaking against highly partisan Democrat wish list bills that fall under my committee's jurisdiction but never went through a markup. This so-called rescue plan is to COVID…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-26
Bruce Westerman
@brucewesterman· Republican · AR· Feb 26, 2021

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-26
Bruce Westerman
@brucewesterman· Republican · AR· Feb 26, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the en bloc amendments that would offer important improvements to the underlying bill. Unfortunately, this en bloc is only a fraction of the…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-26
Bruce Westerman
@brucewesterman· Republican · AR· Feb 26, 2021

Mr. Speaker, may I inquire how much time both sides have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Arkansas has 3\3/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Colorado has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining.

Congressional Record · 2021-02-26
Bruce Westerman
@brucewesterman· Republican · AR· Feb 26, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Colorado (Mrs. Boebert), who, again, represents one-third of the area proposed in this wilderness area, to tell the House about how the people there really feel.

Congressional Record · 2021-02-26
Bruce Westerman
@brucewesterman· Republican · AR· Feb 26, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record this letter from the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. It says that this bill, if passed, will negatively impact our already fragile economy and jeopardize our economic recovery. Grand Junction…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-26
Bruce Westerman
@brucewesterman· Republican · AR· Feb 26, 2021

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate my colleague from Colorado's love for the outdoors. I appreciate his passion to do what is right. He mentioned the provisions in the Wilderness Act to address…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-26
Bruce Westerman
@brucewesterman· Republican · AR· Feb 26, 2021

Mr. Speaker, may I inquire how much time is remaining on each side. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Arkansas has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Colorado has 3 minutes remaining.

Congressional Record · 2021-02-26
Bruce Westerman
@brucewesterman· Republican · AR· Feb 26, 2021

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed…

Congressional Record · 2021-02-26