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Ken Calvert

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Ken Calvert is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 42nd congressional district since 1993. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in various legislative efforts, focusing on issues related to defense, energy, and the environment. Calvert has played a significant role in shaping policies that impact his constituents and the broader national landscape. He has also been active in advocating for military and defense initiatives, reflecting his commitment to national security.

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Feb 6, 2024

The House was excluded from all negotiations regarding the Senate supplemental, and today we are talking about assistance to Israel that is needed immediately. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr…

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Feb 6, 2024

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Ocasio-Cortez).

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Dec 14, 2023

It has been my privilege to lead this Special Order for the last hour to say good-bye to our friend from the floor but not from our lives. He will be around. Finally, I will requote our friend from Bakersfield, California, Merle Haggard…

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Dec 14, 2023

As the Dean of California's Republican delegation, it is my honor and privilege to come to the floor of the people's House to recognize someone from the Golden State who has made a historic impact on this institution. Kevin McCarthy is not…

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Sep 28, 2023

I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 5692, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 730, the previous question is ordered on the bill. The question is on the engrossment and third…

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Sep 27, 2023

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Sep 27, 2023

Let's be clear about what critical race theory is. It is a divisive, leftwing intellectual construct that advances the notion that racism is systematic in our country's institutions. It advocates for race-based solutions and rejects equal…

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Sep 27, 2023

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Sep 27, 2023

As the designee of the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Granger), I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Sep 27, 2023

To my friend, we fund resilience in this bill. What we don't fund is electrifying Bradleys and tanks, which makes no sense. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I am prepared to close as we have no further…

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Sep 27, 2023

I claim time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Van Orden). The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Sep 27, 2023

I thank the gentlewoman for her comments, and I know that eventually we will work out our differences, but, yes, I admit, this bill prohibits funding for drag queen story hour for kids and drag queens in recruitment. I had to choose…

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