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Jeff Fortenberry
@jefffortenberry· Republican · NE· Feb 10, 2020

An unlevel playing field tilted toward multinational corporations who have moved their manufacturing overseas probably to take advantage of lax labor standards and environmental standards for profiteering purposes.

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Jeff Fortenberry
@jefffortenberry· Republican · NE· Feb 10, 2020

This is one of the most important hearings going on in the United States Congress right now.

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Jeff Fortenberry
@jefffortenberry· Republican · NE· Feb 10, 2020

It is very difficult to follow when you are using that too rapidly and not defining what they mean.

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Jeff Fortenberry
@jefffortenberry· Republican · NE· Feb 10, 2020

This creates a moment of opportunity rather than a moment of blame.

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Deb Fischer
@debfischer· Republican · NE· Feb 4, 2020

I have 2 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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Jeff Fortenberry
@jefffortenberry· Republican · NE· Jan 15, 2020

I thank Congressman Smith for yielding. First of all, let me acknowledge the gentleman's tireless work on behalf of human rights, justice, and human dignity. The gentleman is authentically the conscience of this Congress, and I am so…

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Don Bacon
@donbacon· Republican · NE· Jan 9, 2020

I oppose this resolution that is designed to embarrass our President in front of the world and, in reality, gives comfort to Iran's leadership. It weakens America and emboldens our enemies. This resolution is not needed. The War Powers Act…

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Jeff Fortenberry
@jefffortenberry· Republican · NE· Jan 9, 2020

I thank Congressman Boyle. Frankly, it is my honor and privilege to join the Pennsylvania delegation as they honor their friend and mine, Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick. Mr. Speaker, Congressman Boyle would appreciate this. I had never heard…

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Adrian Smith
@adriansmith· Republican · NE· Dec 19, 2019

I am prepared to close, if there are no other speakers on the other side, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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Adrian Smith
@adriansmith· Republican · NE· Dec 19, 2019

I would remind my colleague who just spoke that the average family of four in his district received a benefit through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of about $5,000 per year. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr…

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Adrian Smith
@adriansmith· Republican · NE· Dec 19, 2019

In the interest of accuracy in this debate, I would like to reiterate that we doubled the standard deduction for all Americans--not just selective groups, but all Americans. We doubled that standard deduction, therefore, helping the middle…

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Adrian Smith
@adriansmith· Republican · NE· Dec 19, 2019

I would just add that there will be a chance here in a few moments to answer the concerns that the prior speaker had, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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Adrian Smith
@adriansmith· Republican · NE· Dec 19, 2019

I might add that Nebraska, the State that I represent, actually is considered to be a donor State, as well, and there is great support for the SALT cap in Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr…

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Adrian Smith
@adriansmith· Republican · NE· Dec 19, 2019

I include in the Record a series of statements in opposition to H.R. 5377 from Americans for Tax Reform, Americans for Prosperity, National Taxpayers Union, Heritage Action, and Parity for Main Street Employers. Key Vote: ATR Urges No Vote…

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Adrian Smith
@adriansmith· Republican · NE· Dec 19, 2019

I almost heard my colleague Mr. Larson appreciate, I thought I heard him say President Trump, but then he did say ``Trumka,'' so I guess maybe not so much similarity there. But the fact of the matter is I appreciate the few nudges that we…

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Jeff Fortenberry
@jefffortenberry· Republican · NE· Dec 18, 2019

I have been concerned since the beginning of this impeachment process that it has been driven by a predetermined guilty verdict. It is unfair. It is wrong. And now, every future President, Democrat or Republican, will have to worry that…

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Don Bacon
@donbacon· Republican · NE· Dec 18, 2019

I am strongly opposed to this impeachment. No law was broken, no high crimes or misdemeanors, no impeachable offenses. The Ukrainians received aid 1 week prior to the law's requirement, aid that was previously rejected by the…

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