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Brian Jeffery Mast is an American politician and former Army bomb disposal expert who has served as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 18th congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Mast has focused on issues such as national security, veterans' affairs, and fiscal responsibility during his time in office. He is known for his strong stance against the Taliban and has advocated for ensuring that American taxpayer money does not support hostile entities abroad.
I speak to honor the life of Trooper Joseph Bullock, whose watch ended on the morning of February 5, 2020, when fatally shot in the line of duty. Trooper Bullock's life was devoted to protecting those he had never met, in the Air Force and…
I am prepared to close. I urge support of this important legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.
To close. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4044 will have a profound impact on districts across America. That is a fact. It is why I am here to support it today. It includes my own district, by increasing public education and awareness around the health…
I will note that there was no response of one name offered that did not justify the killing of Soleimani.
Can any of you provide me one name on that wall that does not justify killing Soleimani?
Make no mistake, this resolution is about the killing of Soleimani. He was a terrorist, no different than al- Baghdadi, then al-Zarqawi, then Osama bin Laden, then Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. He was the head of a designated terrorist…
Your superb management of the central and southern Florida waters in this past year, it was outstanding.
Last month, more than 30,000 scientists, including many from Florida, congregated for Neuroscience 2019, an annual event dedicated to understanding the brain and the nervous system. Now, one of the many brain diseases that was discussed at…
The betrayal is to send our troops off with marching orders but with no final destination.
I thank the gentleman for yielding; I thank the gentlewoman for her support; and I thank the committee for their work on this piece of legislation. Now, HABHRCA is what we are talking about here. That is what a lot of people know it as…
I look forward to working with all Members on the House Veterans Affairs Committee to support the men and women and their families who have served this country with honor and distinction.
I know that you each want each servicemember to be treated with an unparalleled level of dignity and that that is what you fight for.
It is past time that Congress address this issue that it created in 1992 and fix the outdated law.
These offices make a difference and, as I said as I opened, I know that is what each and every member of this Committee wants to do.
That's why I still do, and always will, get my healthcare from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
H.R. 2846 would allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the usage of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities by Members of Congress to meet with veterans and provide constituent services.
It's another level of customer service that wouldn't otherwise exist without the presence of our congressional office.
I am bringing you something that has been absolutely proven to help through trial.
Has there been one veteran that has been hurt by the presence of these offices inside VA hospitals?
I take great pride in serving the veterans in my community and want them to know that their service and sacrifice is truly appreciated.
I believe this is the perfect illustration of precisely why Congress needs to assert its authority.
My staff and I have held more than 500 meetings with veterans in this office since it opened.
It has simply been more convenient for hundreds of veterans to meet there with their Members of Congress.
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