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Earl Blumenauer
@earlblumenauer· Democratic · OR· Dec 4, 2020

It is time for Congress to step up and do its part. We need to catch up with the rest of the American people. I want to thank Stephanie Phillips, Tara Sulzen, Willie Smith, Julia Pomeroy, Amber Ray, Laura Thrift, Jason Little, David…

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Earl Blumenauer
@earlblumenauer· Democratic · OR· Dec 4, 2020

This vote on the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2020 is a historic moment for the millions of Americans caught in the tentacles of the failed ``war on drugs''. In the midst of growing national dialogue on…

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Earl Blumenauer
@earlblumenauer· Democratic · OR· Dec 4, 2020

First and foremost, I would call my distinguished friend from Arizona's attention--whose constituents just approved legalization with a 60 percent margin--to the Rules Committee Print, which includes new provisions to ensure that employees…

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Earl Blumenauer
@earlblumenauer· Democratic · OR· Dec 3, 2020

That is why a number of States that haven't yet legalized cannabis have passed legislation to legalize that. This is an opportunity for us to right this historic wrong. This is an opportunity for us to turn the page and move forward…

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Greg Walden
@gregwalden· Republican · OR· Dec 3, 2020

I thank the gentleman from Oklahoma. Mr. Speaker, Bob did live life to the fullest in every measure. And when he and Kaye and Matt and Tiffany and Chris all lived back here, they had a farm outside in Virginia, and then he would commute to…

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Earl Blumenauer
@earlblumenauer· Democratic · OR· Dec 3, 2020

I appreciate the gentleman's comments and his courtesy. Listening to my colleague from Arizona sort of made my head hurt. This legislation does not legalize cannabis across the country. What it does is it stops the Federal Government from…

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Earl Blumenauer
@earlblumenauer· Democratic · OR· Dec 3, 2020

I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy in permitting me to speak on this. Madam Speaker, I am excited that this bill is finally making it to the floor. We have watched the support build while we have watched the case become ever stronger…

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Suzanne Bonamici
@suzannebonamici· Democratic · OR· Dec 3, 2020

As Co-Chair of the House Oceans Caucus, I rise in support of S. 914, a bill to reauthorize and increase funding for the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System. The ocean covers more than 70 percent of the planet, but despite our…

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Nov 18, 2020

Mr. President, I come to the floor today to recognize the distinguished service of one of Medford, Oregon's own and to ask my Senate colleagues to join me in support of the U.S. Marine Corps PFC Delbert Littrell's honorary promotion to…

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Greg Walden
@gregwalden· Republican · OR· Nov 17, 2020

I, too, would urge this bill's passage, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) that the House suspend the rules and pass the…

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Greg Walden
@gregwalden· Republican · OR· Nov 17, 2020

I thank our colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their work on this legislation. I urge its passage, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Greg Walden
@gregwalden· Republican · OR· Nov 17, 2020

I thank my friend and colleague from Illinois for her support of this legislation and her work on it. Once again, I urge passage of the legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Greg Walden
@gregwalden· Republican · OR· Nov 17, 2020

I want to thank the gentlewoman from Delaware, my friend, for her work on this and so many other pieces of legislation and our work together. We have had a good run. There is still more work to be done in the next 40-some days, but I thank…

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Greg Walden
@gregwalden· Republican · OR· Nov 17, 2020

I don't believe I have any other speakers on our side of the aisle on this legislation, so I would urge its passage. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Greg Walden
@gregwalden· Republican · OR· Nov 17, 2020

I again thank the gentleman from Virginia for his leadership on this and so much other legislation. Madam Speaker, I urge passage of the legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Greg Walden
@gregwalden· Republican · OR· Nov 17, 2020

I have no more speakers on our side of the aisle. I urge passage of the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Greg Walden
@gregwalden· Republican · OR· Nov 17, 2020

I thank my friend from Maryland for his good work on this legislation. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Kinzinger), who is a very talented legislator. He has put a lot into this bill.

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Greg Walden
@gregwalden· Republican · OR· Nov 17, 2020

I have said before and I will say it again: I don't think there is a more fierce advocate for consumers than the gentlewoman who chairs the subcommittee. She has, once again, brought solid legislation to the floor. We appreciate her and…

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