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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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Jul 15, 2019

You have my commitment to get that done for him.

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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 11, 2019

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, few things are as patriotic--as American--as serving our Nation in the United States Armed Forces. My amendment, amendment No. 17, would ensure that noncitizens defending our country…

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Jul 10, 2019

I thank Congressman O'Halleran for his leadership on this important legislation. I also thank Chairman Nadler for working with me and advancing this bill through the House Judiciary Committee. It is going to make a positive difference to…

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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Jun 18, 2019

Thank you very much, Chair Larsen. I appreciate it.

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Jun 9, 2019

that's defending our Constitution and the rule of law.

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May 23, 2019

I want to thank the members of the Arizona delegation for those beautiful words about Jerry Emmett. Now the rest of the country can see why she was such a treasure to those of us in Arizona and what an honor it was today to honor her life…

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May 17, 2019

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5, the Equality Act. I want to thank my friend and fellow recovering mayor, Congressman Cicilline, for his strong and unwavering leadership on this historic…

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May 15, 2019

The current Buy America rules of 70% minimum domestic content creates an environment that makes large capital investments in rolling stock engineering, design and manufacturing challenging for new U.S. entrants to rail car and bus…

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May 14, 2019

We owe it to the people whose lives were lost and their families to get to the bottom of what happened and address any issues within the FAA's certification process to ensure the safety of not only this aircraft, but the system as a whole.

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May 14, 2019

We need to get to the bottom of why a single point of failure was permitted in the MAX.

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May 14, 2019

The MAX should not be returned to service until the safety of the aircraft is assured by FAA, Boeing, and its operators.

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May 8, 2019

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for putting together this important oversight hearing for this committee.

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Apr 10, 2019

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following: SEC. 4. ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH IN INDIAN COUNTRY REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF…

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Apr 10, 2019

I appreciate the comments from Congressman Walden. I would say, in this particular case with this particular amendment, this is not the government asking for information from entities that don't want to provide it. Just the opposite, the…

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Apr 10, 2019

Access to high-speed internet is absolutely essential in today's economy. It is the key component to our Nation's innovation infrastructure. Yet, on Tribal lands across this country, a digital divide exists. According to the estimate from…

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Apr 8, 2019

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for his leadership as chairman of the Natural Resources Committee and as a senior member of the Arizona delegation for his leadership on this important legislation. Mr. Speaker, the…

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Apr 1, 2019

Our communities are stronger when they are inclusive and welcoming, and what is more, our economy is stronger.

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Apr 1, 2019

I also want to thank my friend, Congressman Cicilline, for your long-term leadership in drafting this Equality Act.

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