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Greg Stanton

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Gregory John Stanton is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 9th congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Stanton has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development during his time in office. He previously served as the mayor of Phoenix from 2012 to 2013, where he worked on initiatives to improve public safety and transportation in the city. Stanton has been an advocate for immigration reform and has supported policies aimed at enhancing the quality of life for his constituents in Arizona.

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Sep 30, 2019

I also have a few questions for the Senator. Thank you for coming earlier here today, and you did have the opportunity to hear our two outstanding Tribal leaders testify on their concerns about the impact on Tribal voting participation as…

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Sep 30, 2019

I think it is a great point. I will just finish up with this, by making the point that so many of our elected officials who may come from urban areas just don't quite understand the challenges your communities face when it comes to access…

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Sep 30, 2019

It is an important reminder of why, for decades, a bipartisan majority of Congress and Presidents of both parties renewed the Voting Rights Act and why Arizona was a preclearance State.

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Sep 30, 2019

I remember going out to the long lines myself, handing out water and cookies to those who were willing to wait unacceptable length of time to do their civic and patriotic duty.

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Sep 30, 2019

It is no secret that elections in Arizona historically and still today are a mess.

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Sep 30, 2019

I want to take a quick moment to recognize Congressman Gallego as well. He is one of the leading sponsors of H.R. 1694, the Native American Voting Rights Act.

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Sep 30, 2019

Thank you for doing this hearing. During my time in Congress, I have come to know you as one of the most passionate and effective voices for the right of every American to have equal access to the ballot box.

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Sep 25, 2019

Sexual harassment is a significant and ongoing issue for flight attendants and passengers on commercial aircraft...

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Sep 25, 2019

The benefits of this effort will allow for future Next Generation Air Traffic System (NextGen) capabilities...

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Sep 25, 2019

I appreciate the FAA holding these workshops.

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Sep 25, 2019

One of the key purposes of the Congress, of course, is to put the appropriate things into the law, and then to ask about the timelines for implementation.

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Sep 25, 2019

A new air traffic control tower is critical for this airport.

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Sep 25, 2019

We desperately need more judgeships to account for these factors.

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Sep 25, 2019

That legislation addressed the physical barrier often presented to rural and tribal communities.

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Sep 25, 2019

Adequate access to our courts is essential to ensure equal justice under the law.

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Jul 24, 2019

Securing the border and treating children humanely are not competing values, and this administration's family separation practice deeply concerns me.

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Jul 23, 2019

The only remedy for this situation is for Congress to take action.

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Jul 15, 2019

We don't want to move the goal post in the middle of the game.

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Jul 15, 2019

You have my commitment to get that done for him.

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Jun 20, 2019

I was surprised and even shocked that there isn't a code of conduct for our United States Supreme Court.

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Jun 19, 2019

Of course, he would accept dirt or negative information about his opponent in the next election.

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Jun 19, 2019

The administration accepts denials. Rather than get behind bills to enhance our security, the administration blocks them.

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Jun 19, 2019

I was shocked but, frankly, not surprised that in a recent media interview the President said that, quote, 'of course,' unquote, he would accept dirt or negative information about his opponent in the next election.

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Jun 19, 2019

Rather than demand answers from President Putin, the administration accepts denials.

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Jun 19, 2019

This was the most successful Russian attack against the United States in our history.

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