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Ro Khanna

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Ro Khanna is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 17th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Khanna has focused on issues such as technology, economic justice, and transparency in government. He has been an advocate for progressive policies, including tax reform aimed at wealth inequality and increased accountability for corporations.

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Feb 26, 2019

I just want the American public to understand the explosive nature of your testimony and this document.

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Feb 13, 2019

I want to echo Representative Cole's praise for Chairman McGovern for leading for years in this body in helping Congress reassert its role on matters of war and peace. I want to just note the difference procedurally of what happened. Every…

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Feb 13, 2019

Our forces are coordinating with the Saudi forces. I concede to Members we don't have troops there, but the War Powers Resolution was written broadly, precisely because we wanted Congress to have a say. And, Representative Cole, I am…

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Feb 13, 2019

I thank Chairman Engel for his extraordinary leadership to help bring a war in Yemen to an end. I want to thank him and Chairman McGovern, Speaker Pelosi, and Majority Leader Hoyer, for finally speaking up for the millions of Yemenis who…

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Feb 5, 2019

I want to thank John Sarbanes and Chairman Cummings for their leadership.

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Jan 28, 2019

What an odd concept, right? I mean, like Members of Congress, I mean, don't you think here most people would think they don't want to make just a billion dollars, they're in it for the public good?

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Jan 28, 2019

I'm pleased to follow Representative DeSaulnier and his powerful personal story and sharing that.

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Jan 28, 2019

My colleague, Representative Comer, said earlier today that he's concerned that government would have more of a role in medicine.

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Jan 28, 2019

If he cares about innovation, should actually be cheering for government to have a bigger role.

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Jan 28, 2019

Most of the foundational research is being done with public dollars.

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Dec 12, 2018

Americans around this country are wondering: What does a farm bill have to do with the war in Yemen? And the answer is absolutely nothing. You wonder why people are frustrated with Congress, why they think Congress lacks common sense. It…

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Nov 14, 2018

I thank Congressman McGovern for his moral leadership. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this rule that will deny Members of Congress an up-or-down vote about whether the United States should be complicit in the war in Yemen…

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Sep 6, 2018

I thank Representative Arrington for his friendship. One of the things I get asked all the time as a freshman is: What is it like in Congress? Do you actually know people on the other side? I always say that, actually, one of my closest…

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Jun 27, 2018

It is an honor to introduce my friend and constituent, Dr. Jack Trieber, pastor of North Valley Baptist Church in Santa Clara, California in my district. I thank him for his words of wisdom and comfort, and for joining us to deliver the…

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Jun 14, 2018

I thank Representative Raskin for his leadership in putting focus on the Poor People's Campaign and his advocacy for so many issues of economic justice and racial justice. I want to join my colleagues in recognizing the extraordinary…

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May 23, 2018

Thank you for your graciousness in giving us this hour and moderating this debate. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________

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May 23, 2018

I thank Representative Soto for his analogy that the rules for our corporate shareholders shouldn't be different than the rules for workers. We need fairness. We certainly shouldn't be privileging shareholders. I appreciate the gentleman's…

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May 23, 2018

I thank Representative Ellison for those words and for explaining so simply and powerfully what is at stake with the Janus case and why the constitutional right is actually with the unions, as he put it, to assemble and not to freeload…

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May 23, 2018

I thank Representative Jayapal for infusing the Progressive Caucus with a new vision, new energy, and, really, making it the strongest caucus in Congress and sharing some of those facts. I didn't know that 67 percent of Americans live on…

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May 22, 2018

I want to thank Representative Gabbard for offering this amendment for one simple reason: it is going to stop the march to war in Iran, another blunder like Iraq. I don't understand our foreign policy. It seems that the qualification, in…

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Apr 26, 2018

I appreciate the gentleman saying that. I had a conversation with her mother and with the community, and people just feel: what a tragic loss. So, if there are things we can do here under your leadership and as elected Representatives, I…

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Apr 26, 2018

I thank the distinguished gentleman from Minnesota for his leadership on so many issues, particularly on healthcare and the fight for Medicare for all. I rise today to share a heartbreaking story so we understand what is at stake in this…

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Apr 12, 2018

I am here on behalf of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and I want to just state our opposition to the balanced budget amendment. It is worth reviewing the history on this topic. When President Bill Clinton left office, he left this…

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Mar 14, 2018

John Quincy Adams had a very famous passage saying the United States supports the self-determination of people around the world.

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Mar 14, 2018

We believe that no one should interfere in our region.

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