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Steve King

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Steve King is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Iowa's 4th congressional district from 2003 to 2021. Known for his conservative views, King was a prominent figure in the House, often advocating for strict immigration policies and fiscal conservatism. He served on several committees during his tenure, including the Judiciary Committee and the Agriculture Committee, where he focused on issues important to his rural constituents. King's tenure was marked by controversy over his remarks on race and immigration, which drew criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.

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Mar 1, 2017

It always seemed curious to me that the department that could make such a confession and put such an all-out effort out to identify people who are victims of discrimination could not identify a single perpetrator to fire or to at least use…

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Mar 1, 2017

The conclusion reached by the Inspector General, as well as the description of the materials that the Treasury Department officials relied upon in determining whether the Department of Justice's request for payment in this settlement…

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Feb 27, 2017

I've been on the Agriculture Committee for 15 years and this will be probably farm bill number three that we're getting ready to do.

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Feb 16, 2017

It is my privilege to be recognized to address you here on the floor of the United States House of Representatives, this great deliberative body. To start this off, I yield to the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Fortenberry).

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Feb 15, 2017

I would submit, Mr. Chairman, that if we're going to keep our oath, we have an obligation to find out...

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Feb 15, 2017

I would point out they reversed that decision before sundown that day. And I am glad that doesn't stand today.

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Feb 6, 2017

The thing that really hurts my heart is that carpenter or that individual that did not take that plunge into their American dream for being self-employed.

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Feb 2, 2017

Reserving my right to object, I would just like to note that we knew where the clock was going on this, but I made a speech today in the Judiciary Committee, and I want to stand by my word and acknowledge the gentleman and not object so…

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Jan 5, 2017

I would inquire as to how much time may be remaining for each side. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Iowa has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Georgia has half a minute remaining.

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Sep 27, 2016

I think he did, is my understanding.

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Sep 27, 2016

Hillary Clinton claimed over and over that none of the emails that she sent contained classified information. Was she truthful when she said that?

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Sep 27, 2016

But a majority of the American people have come to the conclusion that Hillary Clinton is not honest and cannot be trusted.

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Sep 27, 2016

If we have clear jurisdiction, which we can demonstrate, it, I think, obligates you to comply with the subpoena.

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Sep 27, 2016

But that wasn't true either. Was it?

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Sep 27, 2016

So that sounds like not being truthful.

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Sep 26, 2016

I would ask unanimous consent to press this witness until she answers my question. She is evasive in her responses.

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Sep 26, 2016

That is correct--I--absolutely. In fact, you can make an argument that everyone who has been a victim or lost a loved one to someone who has been in this country illegally has lost that loved one simply because we fail to enforce existing…

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Sep 26, 2016

I would say also, reinforce that, it is thousands.

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Sep 26, 2016

Would Fire Chief Spencer Chauvin be alive today if we had enforced our immigration laws as intended by this Congress?

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Sep 22, 2016

You can turn away, but you can never again say that you did not know.

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Sep 22, 2016

I would call on Hillary Clinton to do the same thing.

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Sep 22, 2016

I would call upon Donald Trump to say who he is on this issue on born-alive protection.

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Sep 22, 2016

The contrast is that as it stands, as you are advocating, you cannot do to a puppy what is now currently legal to do in America to a baby created in the image of God.

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Sep 22, 2016

But I would tell you the answer, and the answer is, yes, it would be.

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Sep 22, 2016

This right to choose being well settled is also a component of that opening statement, with which I disagree.

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