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Gus Bilirakis

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Gus Michael Bilirakis is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Florida's 12th congressional district since January 4, 2007. A member of the Republican Party, Bilirakis has focused on issues such as healthcare, veterans' affairs, and economic development throughout his tenure. He has been involved in various legislative initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for his constituents and addressing national concerns. Bilirakis has also served on several committees, contributing to discussions on critical policy matters.

Jan 24, 2011

The part that concerns me about this whole process is that $6 billion spent by the UNDP per year, and half of it goes to authoritarian regimes, according to Freedom House.

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Jan 24, 2011

We're one of the top three donors into this program and yet we have no ability to get across to the UNDP that we're not going to finance our own suicide here by allowing hard currency to get in to the development of nuclear weapons.

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Jan 19, 2011

Mr. Speaker, we all want to increase access to quality, affordable health care. We know that in this troubled economy, Americans are concerned about making ends meet and ensuring that they are covered in the event of a health care…

Congressional Record · 2011-01-19
Sep 28, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1631, a resolution calling for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus, as well as for general respect for religious freedom. First…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-28
Sep 14, 2010

Thank you, Mr. Carter. I appreciate it. With growing violence and drug trafficking, Mr. Carter, in Mexico and a homegrown terrorist threat, we have to crack down on illegal immigration for our Nation's security. I welcome those who enter…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-14
Jul 28, 2010

Madam Chair, my amendment would provide $9.5 million to acquire and construct up to four long-term care residential brain injury medical facilities. The primary danger faced by our troops in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-28
Jul 28, 2010

If you would agree to work with me on this particular amendment--this is a very important project, as you know. We do have our polytrauma centers, but we need the long-term care for our heroes. And this is a top priority of mine. If you…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-28
Jul 28, 2010

Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 38, line 18, before the period insert the following: ``: Provided further, That of the funds…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-28
Jul 28, 2010

Reclaiming my time, I have studied this issue, and it's a top priority of mine. We need to get this done. So thank you for your willingness to work with me. With that, I appreciate the gentleman's willingness, as I said, to work with me. I…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-28

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