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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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Dec 4, 2014

I am pleased to yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentlelady from Texas, Sheila Jackson Lee, a distinguished member of the Judiciary.

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Dec 4, 2014

It is my pleasure to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler), a senior member on the Judiciary Committee, to close out our side.

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Dec 4, 2014

I am now pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Al Green.

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Dec 4, 2014

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr. Becerra).

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Dec 4, 2014

I am pleased to yield now 2 minutes to the gentleman from Rhode Island, Representative Cicilline, a member of the Judiciary Committee.

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Dec 4, 2014

I am pleased now to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lofgren).

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Dec 4, 2014

I am pleased now to yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Illinois, Luis Gutierrez.

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Dec 4, 2014

I am proud to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California, Judy Chu, a dedicated member of the Judiciary Committee.

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Dec 4, 2014

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Price). (Mr. PRICE of North Carolina asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

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Dec 2, 2014

We have legitimate and serious concerns about the impediment to a fair trial.

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Dec 2, 2014

What happens is rigorous examination of witnesses, both direct and cross-examination.

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Dec 1, 2014

Ladies and gentlemen of the House, I rise in strong support of H.R. 5421, as amended, the Financial Institution Bankruptcy Act of 2014. It is intended to ensure that the resolution of large, complex financial institutions on the verge of…

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Dec 1, 2014

The President's reforms will help to secure the border, focus our resources on deporting felons, not families.

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Dec 1, 2014

These actions are not only appropriate, but they are lawful.

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Dec 1, 2014

I defy any of my colleagues on this Committee or anyone in Congress to tell me our immigration system is not broken.

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Dec 1, 2014

They can do what we were elected to do. They can come to the table and work to pass a real immigration reform bill.

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Dec 1, 2014

President Obama did not change the law. He acted within the law consistent with the Constitution and past precedent.

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Dec 1, 2014

I don't believe and I still believe, actually, that the actions of President Bush, and President Reagan, as President Obama's are constitutionally suspect.

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Dec 1, 2014

We have all studied the relevant legal parameters and wish to express our collective view that the President's actions are well within his legal authority.

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Nov 18, 2014

This year alone, the agency's efforts in investigating financial crimes have saved us $3 billion.

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Nov 18, 2014

How has the Chafee amendment helped copyright issues for the blind or other individuals with print disabilities?

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Nov 18, 2014

The Secret Service has done an outstanding job in many instances, with respect to both missions.

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Nov 18, 2014

However, in recent years, a number of incidents have shaken our trust in the agency.

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Nov 18, 2014

This incident demands that we change our approach to White House security.

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Nov 18, 2014

I believe a new, more secure fence can be developed to afford greater protection while maintaining the dignity of the building.

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