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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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Apr 10, 2013

Our country has a proud history of honoring our military heroes, and in doing so we place an emphasis on recognizing servicemembers whose actions placed them in harm's way for the benefit of our Nation and their fellow soldiers. It's…

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Mar 19, 2013

Thank you, Mr. Ryan. This is what principled, visionary, responsible leadership looks like. I commend Chairman Ryan and the entire team for this budget and for insisting on regular order. I also congratulate this body for finally forcing…

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Feb 25, 2013

I proudly stand with my good friend and fellow Californian, Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, in strong support of this legislation we have both championed, H.R. 667, which will redesignate NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A…

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Dec 31, 2012

I proudly stand with my good friend and fellow Californian, Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, in strong support of legislation we have both championed, H.R. 6612, which will redesignate NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A…

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Nov 28, 2012

I thank the gentleman. I want you to know how much of a privilege and an honor it has been for me to serve with you for the last 20 years. I'm grateful.

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Nov 28, 2012

I thank you, Mr. Rohrabacher, and I look forward to serving with you for a long time in the future. God bless. Elton Gallegly was brought up, and I'd like to say something about Elton. Elton and I are close friends. We've spent a lot of…

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Nov 28, 2012

Today we honor seven Members of Congress from California who have honorably served in the United States House of Representatives. The combined experience, knowledge, and expertise of my departing colleagues will be sorely missed. I have…

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Nov 28, 2012

I certainly thank the gentleman. Not only has he been a great colleague of all of us in California, but a great friend to every one of us. I'd say we'll miss you, but I know we will be seeing you around both in California and here in…

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Nov 28, 2012

I thank the gentleman for his service. Next, I would like to recognize our dean, the dean of the California Republican delegation, Congressman Jerry Lewis.

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Nov 28, 2012

I thank the gentleman. We are going to go out of order for a minute, and I yield to our good friend from Illinois (Mr. Dold).

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Nov 28, 2012

I thank the gentleman. I certainly wish you well, and I know Notre Dame will do very well in the coming days and weeks.

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Nov 28, 2012

Next, I yield to Dan Lungren, one of our senior Members, a former attorney general from the State of California. I have to point out he is a great fan and alumnus of Notre Dame.

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