“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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Bobby Rush

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Bobby Rush is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois, serving from January 5, 1993, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Rush was known for his advocacy on issues related to children's safety and consumer protection. He worked closely with colleagues to strengthen agencies responsible for safeguarding children and emphasized the need for legislative changes to ensure the safety of products available to families. Rush's tenure in Congress was marked by his commitment to social justice and community empowerment, reflecting his deep roots in the civil rights movement.

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Dec 1, 2011

I think that is just an example that we do have significant support among minorities in this country.

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Dec 1, 2011

I am for jobs. I am for the environment. But I am also for jobs for minority- and women-owned businesses.

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Dec 1, 2011

I can't find not one scintilla of evidence that there is any minority-owned businesses and contractors in this entire industry, not one.

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Nov 17, 2011

Earlier this month some of our darkest fears came to light. As parents and mentors of young children, we were horrified to hear and read about news allegations of a sexual abuse scandal involving the Penn State University football program…

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Oct 26, 2011

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my outrage and my disappointment at the Oakland, California, Police Department, which reacted with brutality to those peacefully protesting. Mr. Speaker, I want to remind our…

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Oct 24, 2011

I am pro-farmer, and I see you are the sponsor of this bill.

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Oct 24, 2011

I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Ms. McCarthy, I want to welcome you again to this subcommittee.

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Oct 24, 2011

I think it is important, Mr. Chairman, to clarify the bill's language to avoid unintended consequences to the overall Clean Air Act.

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Oct 24, 2011

H.R. 1633 would bar EPA from revising its rules for coarse particulates for 1 year.

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Oct 14, 2011

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 18, after line 20, insert the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Enforcement.--Notwithstanding…

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