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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.
Reclaiming my time. Mr. Chair, I appreciate the distinction, and I am grateful that there are a number of Democrats, like Ms. Lofgren and Mr. Nadler, who are working very closely with Republicans to try to reform these authorities so that…
I appreciate the gentlewoman's great interest in what is going on in Florida. Though we don't know each other well, I can only assume that if there were a small patch of land in Maine, I would be highly deferential as to what a local…
There is an eclectic attraction in my district in northwest Florida. It is called Crab Island but is actually not an island at all. It is a sandbar where people go and enjoy swimming, snorkeling, fishing, maybe a refreshment or even a hot…
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, before the short title, insert the following: crab island area commercial services strategy…
It is with great regret and hopefully temporarily that I hereby remove my name as a cosponsor of H.R. 6116. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman's request is granted. ____________________
The swamp is on the run. MAGA is ascendant. And if – if you don't think that moving from Kevin McCarthy to MAGA Mike Johnson shows the ascendance of this movement and where the power in the Republican Party truly lies, then you're not…
D.C. has some of the strongest gun control laws in the country, and increasingly the law-abiding people... are constrained by those gun control laws.
Kevin McCarthy was removed because he made multiple contradictory promises to people that ultimately could not be reconciled.
I do want to say, based on what's going on in Israel right now, it is horrifying. We stand with the people of Israel. Israel has a right to defend itself.
I am here to fight for my constituents. And I'm here to ensure that America's not on a path to financial ruin.
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