Sep 22, 2016
I am prepared to close. Mr. Chairman, this is an important amendment. We need to codify what we have known for years has been American policy under Democrat Presidents and Republican Presidents that we simply won't pay ransom to get…
Mike Pompeo
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Mike Pompeo is a Republican politician from Kansas who served as the 70th United States Secretary of State from April 2018 to January 2021 under President Donald Trump. Prior to his role as Secretary of State, he was the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from January 2017 to April 2018. Pompeo has also served as a U.S. Representative for Kansas's 4th congressional district from 2011 to 2017, where he was known for his strong stance on national security and foreign policy issues. Throughout his career, he has emphasized a robust approach to counterterrorism and has been an advocate for American energy independence.
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September 28, 2016
On rollcall Nos. 565-568, I was unable to cast my vote in person due to a previously scheduled engagement. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' The Acting CHAIR.…
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Sep 22, 2016
The amendment that I have offered today places comprehensive sanctions on individuals who hold Americans hostage. This amendment will support and strengthen the good work of Chairman Royce on H.R. 5931. This week marks 1 year the Iranian…
Sep 22, 2016
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 11, after line 21, add the following: SEC. 10. PROHIBITION ON UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PAYMENT OF RANSOM. (a)…
Sep 22, 2016
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 11, after line 21, add the following: SEC. 10. SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO IRANIAN PERSONS THAT HOLD OR DETAIN…
Sep 22, 2016
My amendment, in short, prohibits ransom payments to any country. Although the American people consider this to be U.S. policy, given the administration's recent actions, we have to make this prohibition explicit. This amendment will…
Jul 14, 2016
I thank the chairman for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the farmers and constituents in my district and across the country, I rise in support of S. 764 today. Over, now, what amounts to almost 3 years, Representatives and…
Jul 13, 2016
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 the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…
Jul 13, 2016
I thank the chairman for the gentleman's good work on policing and performing oversight on the JCPOA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 5119, to prevent the United States purchase of heavy water from Iran. I want to start by…
Mar 1, 2016
Last week, a gunman shot his way across south central Kansas, and then inside of Excel Industries in Hesston, Kansas, killed three people and injured over a dozen. It is impossible to make sense of such violence and suffering. Renee…
Jan 12, 2016
During his visit this September, less than 20 feet from where I stand, Pope Francis stood before this Congress and encouraged us ``to protect, by means of the law, the image and likeness fashioned by God on every human face.'' Throughout…
Nov 4, 2015
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 12, after the item relating to section 62001, insert the following: Sec. 62002. GAO report on refunds…
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