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Matt Gaetz

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Matt Gaetz is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 1st congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Gaetz has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and has aligned himself with the party's more conservative factions. He has focused on issues such as government spending, immigration, and veterans' affairs during his time in Congress. Gaetz has also been known for his controversial statements and positions on various topics, often drawing significant media attention.

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Jan 29, 2018

I thank the gentleman for his persuasive leadership. The gentleman from New York (Mr. Zeldin) was one of the first to sign letters to members of the House Intelligence Committee, and particularly its chairman, expressing the sense of this…

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Jan 25, 2018

That is why I am so grateful that Mr. Collins, Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Issa, and Mr. Nadler have undertaken that endeavor.

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Jan 17, 2018

I thank the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Curbelo) for joining me this evening. Each and every point that Mr. Curbelo made wasn't partisan. It didn't lend itself to a conservative or a liberal ideology. It just made sense: just adhere to our…

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Dec 12, 2017

I thank the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Biggs) for his leadership on the Judiciary Committee. He is absolutely right. We have to get answers to these questions. And if we don't, then Congress can never have confidence in the outcome of any…

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Dec 12, 2017

I thank the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Jordan) for joining us on the floor this evening. I particularly thank him for his work in the Judiciary Committee and the Oversight Committee. The gentleman is correct. We just want our questions…

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Nov 6, 2017

I am so proud that in response to some of the student government associations endorsing the BDS movement, the State of Florida passed legislation that divests our State of any entities that are participating in the BDS movement.

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Nov 6, 2017

I would hate to see us have an unintended consequence of potentially limiting that innovation, particularly in the area of cannabis.

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Sep 12, 2017

As the designee of the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Deutch), I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division C (before the short…

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Jul 26, 2017

I thank Chairman McClintock as well as the great leadership of the House Natural Resources Committee. This legislation impacts residents on Navarre Beach and Pensacola Beach in Florida's First Congressional District. Some of those…

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Jul 26, 2017

I want to thank Chairman Goodlatte for the public commitment that he made at a recent Judiciary Committee meeting that we are going to study this question of research.

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May 23, 2017

Please share with the President that the folks in Florida's first congressional district who voted for the President are proud.

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May 16, 2017

I can't say I have ever interacted with any that say that their readiness is enhanced or their safety is enhanced as a consequence of a contractor utilizing one-dollar coins.

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Mar 29, 2017

I come from the State of Florida, where we have many of our citizens who live in nursing homes. Despite the views of some, those residents can live remarkable, productive, and fulfilling lives. One such resident is Angelina Steiner. Mrs…

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Mar 23, 2017

Thank you for your letter dated March 24, 2017, regarding maintaining the moratorium on oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico beyond 2022.

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Mar 8, 2017

I commend you, Madam Chair, for having this hearing, and I urge you and the subcommittee to look closely at this issue as you develop the Defense Appropriations bill for the upcoming year.

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Mar 8, 2017

This funding will guarantee the development of important technologies and research capabilities to address the existing SOCOM requirements.

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Mar 8, 2017

I feel strongly that to enable the continued supremacy of U.S. Special Forces in the 21st century, our warriors need to be the most physically fit, optimally performing, and resilient to extreme environments of any force ever assembled.

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Feb 22, 2017

Yes, I do believe this president should, in fact, release his tax returns.

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Feb 22, 2017

Let's be slow on the trigger. If people throw water on me, like they've been saying on social media they're going to do, I won't melt. I'm not the wicked witch.

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Feb 22, 2017

I have spoken with many of my colleagues in the Republican conference who have said, you know, maybe town hall meetings where you invite everybody that's angry with you isn't the best way to make your first impression.

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Feb 22, 2017

We as Republicans have the best argument. We've just got to be courageous enough to make it.

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Jan 23, 2017

Hope is not a plan, was the admonishment we received from the gentleman from Massachusetts.

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Jan 23, 2017

There is no replacement. There is no plan that Republicans have offered.

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