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Ed Perlmutter

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Ed Perlmutter is a Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Representative for Colorado's 7th congressional district from 2007 until 2023. During his time in Congress, he focused on issues such as healthcare, renewable energy, and economic development. Perlmutter was known for his work on the House Financial Services Committee and his advocacy for small businesses and job creation in Colorado. He has been an active voice in promoting policies aimed at improving the lives of his constituents and addressing pressing national issues.

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Sep 20, 2016

I think that the real question should be how do we promote good corporate governance, protect the public?

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Sep 13, 2016

Would it surprise you if I told you that during this session, we've issued 24 subpoenas?

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Sep 13, 2016

What if I told you that since 1958, only one subpoena has been issued by this Committee, would that surprise you?

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Sep 13, 2016

Can Ed Perlmutter go issue a subpoena to Attorney General Biondi in Florida?

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Sep 13, 2016

Do you think the Committee is limited by the Rules of the House?

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Sep 13, 2016

Can somebody, Professor Turley, define jurisdiction for me.

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Sep 13, 2016

Thanks, Mr. Chair, and thank you to the panel.

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Jul 11, 2016

This resolution today includes section 2105, requiring the administrator of the FAA to evaluate and update these safety standards. I want to thank Chairman Shuster and Ranking Member DeFazio for working with me on this issue. Together, we…

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Jul 6, 2016

I am calling JCPOA--the agreement. You guys can use the letters. I am going to call it the agreement.

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Jul 6, 2016

These have been two very different countries, the United States and Iran, for a lot of years where there hasn't been any dialogue or any conversation other than saber rattling.

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Jul 6, 2016

The chancellor, in her speech, is not making a determination based on what the JCPOA says.

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Jul 6, 2016

We either have responsibilities under this agreement or we don't.

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Jul 6, 2016

So if they are in violation then it may allow us to not have to proceed further with our obligations under the agreement.

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Jun 14, 2016

Should we consider those astronauts that are on a private capsule? Should they be covered by something like this?

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Jun 14, 2016

I as a Member of Congress on behalf of the 750,000 people that I represent want to make sure that when you do put your lives at risk that--and your health for who knows how long down the road, we as the United States of America help you…

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Jun 14, 2016

It's my opinion, based on your two principles of fidelity and fairness, that we have a responsibility to provide both the medical care that they may need on into the future.

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Jun 14, 2016

If you worked at Rocky Flats and you're sick, we're going to take care of you.

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Apr 18, 2016

Let's get our astronauts to Mars at least by 2033 if not before then.

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Apr 18, 2016

The International Space Station continues to be a profound investment that pays off for this country every single day.

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Apr 18, 2016

And, you know, obviously, this is a frontier, but with all frontiers, there's lots of opportunity and there is risk.

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Mar 15, 2016

And I just want to thank you for all the other things that you have been working on, whether it is mortgages or credit cards or the like.

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Mar 15, 2016

I was very disappointed to learn the other day about the deposition taken of one of your staff.

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Mar 15, 2016

You are supposed to be looking out for the good--the best interests of the people within the jurisdiction of your agency.

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Mar 15, 2016

We all expect you to do it judiciously.

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Mar 15, 2016

There was no secondary market, okay?

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