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Bill Keating is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 9th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Keating has focused on issues such as national security, veterans' affairs, and economic development throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at supporting local businesses and improving infrastructure in his district.
On February 27, 2015 Mr. Speaker, had I been present for the vote on the Motion to go to Conference on H.R. 240, I would have voted ``no.'' I would like the record to reflect how I would have voted if I were present: On rollcall No. 102, I…
Let's not lose focus here. We are talking about our country's security. We heard what would happen if the homeland function were to be eliminated immediately over a shutdown even with the emergency provisions that are existing. I want to…
I missed recorded vote No. 92 due to a hearing of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. I would have voted ``no'' (Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule providing for further consideration…
I urge the U.S. administration to prioritize these concerns when addressing Azerbaijan leadership.
Its potential can't be underestimated. Yet, the potential alone of that cannot bear fruit in the global arena without adequate rule of law and basic protections and freedoms.
I just don't want it lost as we are talking about all these things today that we should be doing, that you are limited right now and able--you are limited in being able to address those things because of this stop-gap or continuing…
There is a dangerous game of chicken that is going on right now, where in reaction to the President's immigration efforts, the reaction has been to threaten withholding of the very funding that protects our homeland security.
It sends a terrible signal, in my view, to them and their responsibility when the Congress has not fully funded the effort that they are charged with accomplishing.
To me, that is a critical point going forward, too. I see it right in my own home State in Boston, in our ability to deal with that.
I just have to tell you, something has got to be done. And fact that you said more is being done on perimeter security just doesn't match up to the facts.
So I know you are the acting administrator, I am not putting it on your doorstep, because this is happening for years. But something has to be done before we are reacting to a terrorist attack and a tragedy.
My patience is gone on this issue. Something is going to happen, and we are not doing anything about it. If you hear frustration, it is real.
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