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James Comer

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James Richardson Comer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 1st congressional district since January 3, 2016. A member of the Republican Party, Comer has focused on issues such as agriculture, economic development, and government accountability during his tenure. He previously served as the Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture from 2012 to 2016, where he worked on various initiatives to support farmers and promote the state's agricultural products.

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Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Chair, I have to comment on what the chairwoman said about the briefings. A briefing is not a committee hearing. With a briefing, there are no notice requirements. Oftentimes in the beginning we weren't allowed to have witnesses, and…

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Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cloud), another Oversight and Reform Committee ranking member.

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Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Speaker, may I inquire as to the balance of our time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky has 43\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Speaker, obviously the last speaker, the gentleman from Maryland, missed the part where one of his Members proclaimed that the President was the greatest threat to democracy. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from…

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Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Ferguson), the chief deputy whip.

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Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Hice), the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations.

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Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I want to add, there is no evidence of the charges of the gentleman from Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Massie).

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Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act. This is the result of a legislative process only slightly less absurd than the conspiracies…

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Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Foxx), a member of the Education Committee.

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Aug 22, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I have the most respect for my friend, the chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, but I believe she misspoke. She said the President wanted to defund the Postal Service. That is not what the President wants to…

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Aug 22, 2020

Madam Speaker, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick).

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Aug 22, 2020

Madam Speaker, I yield an additional 30 seconds to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Biggs).

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