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Steve Lynch

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Stephen Francis Lynch is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 8th congressional district since 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Lynch has focused on issues such as healthcare, labor rights, and economic development throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for working families and has worked to secure funding for various projects in his district.

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Feb 15, 2022

I am just concerned about, at the outset, putting economic prices on the actions of these authoritarian regimes, and it seems like we have stepped back from--considerably from the Truman Doctrine.

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Feb 15, 2022

But if we are, truly, defending the international system, the rules-based international order that has helped preserve peace in Europe since the end of World War II, I think we have to get serious about the costs that we are willing to…

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Feb 15, 2022

President Biden has said that he is prepared to impose swift and severe costs on Russia if President Putin decides to invade Ukraine.

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Feb 15, 2022

I think, last, let me just say, that official Washington is also wrong when it comes to NATO unity.

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Feb 15, 2022

The aggressive talk that is coming out of Washington is not, and let me repeat, is not verified intel.

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Feb 15, 2022

The Germans have undermined us when it comes to Nord Stream 2, and to have all of official Washington racing toward military options, ignoring the diplomatic tool that will cripple Putin, that will deny him the money that he so desperately…

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Feb 15, 2022

Our national security is definitely a bipartisan issue.

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Feb 15, 2022

Fortunately, President Biden is not afraid to stand up for democracy.

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Feb 15, 2022

President Biden and his administration are leading from the front to restore America's global standing in the world

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Feb 15, 2022

The United States does not want war with Russia. NATO does not want war with Russia.

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Feb 15, 2022

There is one person and one person only who is responsible for the current situation in Eastern Europe and that person is Vladimir Putin

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Feb 14, 2022

Co-Sponsors of the Justice in Power Plant Permitting Act

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Feb 8, 2022

I thank Chair Maloney and Ranking Member Comer for the great work they have done on this bill. As the son of a postal worker, my mom; as the brother of two postal workers, my sisters Karen and Linda; and as a nephew and cousin to about at…

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Jan 19, 2022

This is one of those issues that is, truly, of a bipartisan concern.

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Jan 19, 2022

I got to admit, I think that is happy talk. That is happy talk.

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Dec 8, 2021

I just want to remind people that this is the Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion.

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Dec 8, 2021

Finance is a world that has been hostile to or unwelcoming to women and people of color.

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Nov 16, 2021

I think TIA would agree with you that the U.S. ports are far behind other nations, but as we know the U.S. is the greatest nation in the world and will overcome these challenges to ensure that our infrastructure including ports is world…

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Nov 16, 2021

Essentially as the travel agents of freight in the supply chain, our members utilize the latest technology advances to efficiently move freight throughout the supply chain.

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Nov 16, 2021

Yes, the industry has many diverse participants who could offer a wealth of expertise and experience to the conversation.

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Oct 20, 2021

I am concerned about regulatory capture, as we saw with the 737 MAX and the influence of Boeing.

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Oct 20, 2021

I want to thank you also for holding this hearing and for assembling such a distinguished group of witnesses

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Oct 6, 2021

It is undermining the faith in whoever wins, whether it is a Democrat or Republican candidate, and that is shameful.

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Oct 6, 2021

How shameful, how absolutely shameful the conduct that some of my colleagues has been in perpetuating this big lie.

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Sep 29, 2021

I would like to know the terms to the actual supply contracts at DOT.

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