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Thomas Massie

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Thomas Harold Massie is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 4th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Massie has been an advocate for limited government and individual liberties. He is known for his libertarian-leaning views and has often focused on issues such as fiscal responsibility and government transparency. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in various legislative efforts and has made headlines for his outspoken positions on a range of topics.

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Jan 27, 2020

During that entire time who was the President? Barack Obama was the President, sir.

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Jan 27, 2020

If there was ever any doubt whether we needed a SIGAR special inspector general for Afghan reconstruction, today's hearing hopefully clears that up.

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Jan 27, 2020

We need more of the real talk that you've been giving us.

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Jan 27, 2020

In 2008, Washington, DC, Delegate Norton introduced the Old Post Office Building Redevelopment Act of 2008.

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Jan 9, 2020

There are two times we are going to be called to account for our votes here in Congress. One is at our next election; the other is when we draw our last breath of air. I am more concerned about the latter. This vote isn't about supporting…

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Jan 8, 2020

All we need to know is when it is going to happen, so that we can plan around it.

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Dec 19, 2019

Just a few hours ago, this body voted for impeachment, so I rise today to speak about an abuse of power. Congress has the sole power to declare war and the awesome responsibility to decide when, where, and for what purposes our soldiers…

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Nov 13, 2019

So how do you dispose of 3,000 fetuses every year?

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Nov 13, 2019

Mr. Massie, abortion is moral. It is important. It is health care. And I support people being the experts in their own lives and making decisions for themselves.

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Nov 13, 2019

So is there a legal consensus on the age of viability?

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Oct 29, 2019

I just want to lament that the full committee... is right now simultaneously conducting a bogus impeachment process

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Oct 29, 2019

I want to thank the witnesses for showing up and dispelling the misinformation that has been out in the press.

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Oct 22, 2019

So it's extremely problematic, totally unrealistic, and fails to recognize the fact that the United States, we already lead the world in terms of emissions reductions.

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Oct 22, 2019

But for the record, I'm not against solar, I'm not against electric cars. I drive an electric car and my house is 100 percent solar.

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Oct 22, 2019

Well, if they leave those communities, please send another one to my congressional district, because it has been a godsend to our congressional district, particularly for the people who need jobs.

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Sep 25, 2019

the capital investment is just sitting there, unused.

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Sep 18, 2019

I just find it very interesting and remarkable that this would be a straight line and that is a Federal property.

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Sep 18, 2019

This is not about race. I urge you, I request that you withdraw that charge.

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Sep 17, 2019

We need to improve clarity and reduce disparity, because they can deal with these.

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Sep 17, 2019

There is a troubling trend that I think we are running up against in Afghanistan and that is--you know, this meeting is about transparency.

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Sep 17, 2019

We should be integrated into spending to make sure--because I agree with you completely--that that spending is done wisely.

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Sep 17, 2019

I want to say whether you think we should still be in Afghanistan or not be in Afghanistan, hopefully, we can all agree here today that the last person to leave Afghanistan shouldn't be a soldier.

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Sep 17, 2019

you said you call balls and strikes whether it is popular or unpopular, and more than not often it is unpopular.

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Sep 17, 2019

Any employer who had this many false positives when doing a background check on employees would be sued out of existence.

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Jul 25, 2019

I have an amendment at the desk to change the title of the bill to: ``A bill to kick the can down the road, and for other purposes.'' The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Amend the title…

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