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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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Jul 25, 2019

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 47, nays 384, not voting 1, as follows: [Roll No. 512]…

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Jun 25, 2019

She could say whatever she wants.

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Jun 25, 2019

I would hope Mr. Raskin might agree that somebody acting at 10:17...

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Jun 24, 2019

I want to thank the TSOs, and I think you are doing a good job there.

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Jun 24, 2019

I want to compliment the TSOs at the CBG Airport where they have doubled passenger embarkments at that airport in the last five years.

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Jun 24, 2019

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for having this important hearing.

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Jun 19, 2019

If you found any issues at the Cincinnati VA, the Lexington, Kentucky VA, the Huntington, West Virginia VA, or the Louisville, Kentucky VA, would you let me know after the hearing?

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Jun 19, 2019

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing on such an important topic.

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Jun 13, 2019

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 81 Offered by Mr. Gosar The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

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Jun 12, 2019

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 67 Offered by Ms. Porter The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Jun 12, 2019

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Minnesota will be postponed. Amendment No. 64 Offered by Mrs. Craig The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Jun 12, 2019

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Minnesota will be postponed. Amendment No. 65 Offered by Ms. Porter The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Jun 12, 2019

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 66 Offered by Ms. Porter The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Jun 3, 2019

Do you think there is intent to deceive in the world?

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Jun 3, 2019

So I think these aren't as accurate--for certain special conditions, like somebody wearing a mask or make-up or maybe a sibling, the accuracy does not approach or may not approach 99 percent with some of these algorithms.

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Jun 3, 2019

What we are worried about at TSA is intent to deceive, not the honest actor.

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Jun 3, 2019

Yes. That is what we are worried about at TSA is intent to deceive, not the honest actor.

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Jun 3, 2019

The Supreme Court case, Brady v. Maryland, held that due process rights require government to promptly disclose potential exculpatory evidence with the defense.

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Jun 3, 2019

Can you guarantee us that the FBI would provide that type of information to the defense?

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Jun 3, 2019

That accuracy is not 99 percent. That is zero percent.

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May 28, 2019

I object. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Objection is heard. ____________________

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May 28, 2019

Reserving the right to object, if the Speaker of this House felt that this was must-pass legislation, the Speaker of this House should have called for a vote on this bill before sending every Member of Congress on recess for 10 days, and I…

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May 21, 2019

The Supreme Court case, Brady v. Maryland, held that the government is required to release to the defense potentially exculpatory evidence that they come upon when prosecuting the case and I am worried that facial recognition technology…

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