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Rubén Gallego

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Rubén Gallego is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Arizona's 7th congressional district since January 6, 2015. Born on November 20, 1979, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, immigration reform, and education during his time in office. Gallego, a former Marine, has been an advocate for military families and has worked to improve access to healthcare for veterans. He has also been involved in efforts to address gun violence and climate change.

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Oct 26, 2017

Speaker Ryan's response: ``I do believe that he messed up in his comments on Tuesday . . . he has since then cleared that up.'' But Trump never clears up anything. He certainly did not in this case.

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Oct 26, 2017

Speaker Ryan's response, in regard to a potential nuclear war: ``I think the President, in my own view of it, he likes the unpredictability side of this.'' That is right. Speaker Ryan thinks our Commander-in-Chief enjoys the…

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Oct 26, 2017

And to respond, and I will riff a little, the cost is minimal in terms of the medical costs. It is just an excuse for the President to be homophobic. But Speaker Ryan's condemnation of this, or renouncement, did not exist. He responded by…

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Oct 26, 2017

Speaker Ryan was then asked whether he would have taken a meeting with a Russian official who offered opposition research on a political opponent. His evasive answer, of course, is: ``I am not going into hypotheticals.''

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Oct 26, 2017

The response from Ryan's office is, ``The Speaker hopes for a full explanation of the facts from the administration,'' an explanation that the American people are still waiting for, by the way, 5 months later. There has been no…

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Oct 26, 2017

The Speaker's response: Trump's ``new to government, and so he probably wasn't steeped in the long-running protocols that establish the relationships between DOJ, FBI, and the White Houses. He's just new to this.''

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Oct 26, 2017

Speaker Ryan's response: Trump ``acted and that's what a President should do.'' Real profile in courage there.

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Sep 28, 2017

So what makes Mr. Price think that he is somehow above the law, that he is allowed to do this, considering that he knew, as a Member of Congress, that was not allowed and that somehow he can just take advantage of the situation now that he…

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Sep 28, 2017

Would you even be able to, by law, use a charter plane according to the funds we are allowed to expense?

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Sep 28, 2017

You and I have been Members of Congress since 2015. At any point in any of your flights to and from your work--I am sorry-- from here to your home, have you ever used a charter plane?

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Jul 14, 2017

What is the motivation for omitting this meeting? There are clearly emails, there are clearly pointed emails, saying: Why are you going to be attending this meeting? There is a subject line that says, Clinton emails. There is a subject…

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Jul 14, 2017

This email is from Donald Trump, Jr., sent Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at 12:03 p.m., to Jared Kushner and Paul Manafort. Subject, forward, Russia--Clinton--private and confidential. ``Meeting got moved to 4 tomorrow at my offices. ``Best…

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Jul 14, 2017

On June 8, 2016, at 11:15, Donald Trump, Jr., writes: ``Yes, Rob, I could do that unless they wanted to do 3 today instead. Just let me know and I will lock it in either way.'' That is some eagerness that this man has for this information.

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Jul 14, 2017

On June 7, 2016, at 6:14 p.m., Donald Trump, Jr., writes: ``Great. It will likely be Paul Manafort, campaign boss, my brother- in-law''--Jared Kushner--``and me, 725 Fifth Avenue, 25th floor'' which is Trump Tower?

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Jul 14, 2017

On June 7, 2016, at 5:16 p.m., Donald Trump, Jr., writes: ``How about 3 at our offices? Thanks, Rob, appreciate you helping set it up?''

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Jul 14, 2017

On June 6, 2016, just a few minutes after receiving this email, Donald Trump, Jr., wrote back: ``Rob, thanks for the help.'' From Moscow thanks for the help, he should have said.

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Jul 14, 2017

On June 6, 2016, at 3:38 p.m., Donald Trump, Jr., wrote back: ``My cell''--we have omitted that cell number. Unlike Donald Trump, we do not give out individual cell numbers. ``Thanks. ``D.''

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Jul 13, 2017

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 14 Offered by Ms. Cheney The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jun 21, 2017

An all-of-the-above approach to energy production should be continued and should be reflected in the budget.

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Mar 22, 2017

I cast a vote in error. On the rollcall Vote No. 184, I had intended to vote in the follow manner: rollcall Vote No. 184--Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017--``yes.'' ____________________

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Sep 20, 2016

I see an attack on NEPA as an attack on the public voice. Anything that makes NEPA more consistent and reliable strengthens that public voice.

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Jul 13, 2016

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 123 Offered by Mr. Grayson The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jul 13, 2016

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, before the short title, insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the funds made…

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Jul 7, 2016

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 70 Offered by Mrs. Hartzler The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jul 7, 2016

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title) insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds…

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