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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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Mar 18, 2018

It may have been a massive conspiracy at play. That's why we want a special counsel to look at these things.

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Mar 18, 2018

I'm seeking an independent review with people who have not manifested their political activity to the extremes that the people have or involved with Bob Mueller.

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Mar 8, 2018

We sure find a lot of ways to waste money in this town, but the EPA may have just reached a new low. We are spending $5 million on a study to force-feed rats lard and coconut oil until they are morbidly obese, then we pump their enclosures…

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Mar 6, 2018

My hope is that this is actually neither Lockheed's fault nor JPO's fault, it is actually Congress's fault for keeping us under a continuing resolution for so long that we have been unable to adequately fund parts.

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Mar 6, 2018

I thank the gentleman for yielding me time. I also thank the gentleman from Tennessee for introducing this responsible legislation. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to circumstances where this administration will have additional tools to deal…

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Mar 5, 2018

The President of the United States should have the power to appoint judges to the FISA Court. This would lead to a more ideologically diverse court, more transparency in oversight, and better FISA outcomes. Mr. Speaker, this isn't just my…

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Feb 27, 2018

In the United States of America, cash at a political party should never be convertible to a warrant to spy on American citizens. Because I expect Republicans and Democrats will both be empowered at some point in the future, we should be…

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Feb 6, 2018

America now knows the truth. The Democratic Party hired the Perkins Law Firm. The Perkins Law Firm hired the Fusion GPS company. Fusion GPS needed two things: fake dirt on Donald Trump, and they needed a way to inject that fake dirt into…

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Jan 29, 2018

I come to the House this evening with several of my colleagues principally to thank Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy, and Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence…

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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 29, 2018

I thank the gentleman for his service on the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Farenthold), another of my colleagues on the Judiciary Committee.

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Jan 29, 2018

I thank the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. King) for being a clarion voice for calling this Congress and this administration to act in a way that is consistent with the values and the principles of the American people. Mr. Speaker, may I inquire…

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