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John Conyers

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John Conyers was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Michigan from 1965 until 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he was one of the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus and played a significant role in advocating for civil rights and social justice throughout his career. Conyers was known for his commitment to issues such as healthcare, education, and labor rights, and he introduced legislation aimed at improving the lives of his constituents and marginalized communities across the nation.

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Mar 11, 2019

Yes, they tell me there is a chance it could very well be struck down. But we will go ahead and run that risk.

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Jan 28, 2019

We want to keep punishing children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren for the sins of the original person back over 50 years ago

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Nov 13, 2017

You cannot keep us in the dark forever.

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Nov 6, 2017

He should have been prevented from purchasing firearms from licensed gun dealers via the Brady background check system.

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Nov 6, 2017

On Sunday, a gunman shot and killed 26 churchgoers in Sutherland Springs, Texas.

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Nov 6, 2017

I ask respectfully that we include relevant officials from the Department of Defense and the Air Force.

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Oct 31, 2017

The Judiciary Committee has a central role in studying the issue of net neutrality and, more generally, competition on the Internet.

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Oct 31, 2017

The policies that I've just mentioned, that President Trump has repeatedly promised to deport 11 million, all 11 million undocumented immigrants.

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Oct 31, 2017

This committee has marked up legislation that would unfortunately implement President Trump's vision for mass deportation.

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Oct 31, 2017

Now, as you and all of us are aware, President Trump has repeatedly promised to deport all 11 million undocumented immigrants.

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Oct 31, 2017

Rather than the rule of law, anti-immigrant ideology is guiding immigration court policy under the Trump administration.

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Oct 31, 2017

I am a cosponsor of her legislation with great pride.

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Oct 25, 2017

My district has benefited greatly from the economic contributions from the refugee community.

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Oct 25, 2017

Since the Trump administration has come into being, briefing requests submitted by Democratic Members' staff have been repeatedly denied, ignored, or delayed.

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Oct 25, 2017

This cap to me is simply unconscionable.

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Oct 25, 2017

Unfortunately, the current administration in swift fashion abandoned America's bipartisan leadership in this arena.

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Oct 25, 2017

It is incontrovertible that the United States since its founding has been a Nation of immigrants.

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Oct 24, 2017

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 11, insert after ``settlement agreement'' the following: ``(except as provided in subsection…

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Sep 27, 2017

The title is Serious Risks Presented by the Anti-Regulatory Agenda of the 115th Congress and the Trump administration.

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Jul 26, 2017

We should of course remain vigilant about pay-for-delay schemes, whereby branded drug manufacturers pay generic manufacturers to delay the entry of a version of branded drugs as the patent on the branded drug expires.

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Jul 26, 2017

These regulatory requirements are an important safeguard to ensure that drugs with potentially dangerous characteristics and side effects are safely and carefully distributed.

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Jul 26, 2017

I support the idea of making prescription drugs affordable and accessible for all Americans, for everybody.

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Jul 26, 2017

Professor Blinder, your testimony attracted three questions from me.

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Jul 26, 2017

Additionally, a balanced budget amendment would undermine the Federal Government's ability to respond to a national crisis.

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