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Dean Phillips

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Dean Benson Phillips is an American businessman and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 3rd congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, Phillips has focused on issues such as healthcare, economic opportunity, and bipartisan cooperation during his time in office. He has been an advocate for policies that aim to bridge the divide between political extremes, emphasizing the need for pragmatic solutions to pressing national challenges.

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Feb 27, 2023

It would be counter our values to ban a platform for free speech be it one from China, from any other country or, frankly, one domestically.

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Feb 2, 2023

Ilhan Omar and I are products of remarkably different life experiences. Hers began by fleeing civil war in Somalia before emigrating to the United States after 4 years in a Kenyan refugee camp, an experience that few, if any, of us in this…

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Dec 5, 2022

Thank you so much to the Subcommittee, especially Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Phillips for creating a space to address this important issue.

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Dec 5, 2022

I am such a proponent of the concept of employee ownership.

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Dec 5, 2022

It is our responsibility to ensure that this dream is as accessible to as many Americans as humanly possible.

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Dec 5, 2022

For many, owning and operating a successful small business is the embodiment of the American Dream.

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Sep 20, 2022

Mr. PHILLIPS. Phillips votes aye.

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Sep 20, 2022

I am disgusted by that tone. As someone who employs veterans and has a Gold Star son, I take grave offense...

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Sep 19, 2022

I celebrate the STEP program in particular.

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Jul 21, 2022

According to an analysis by Issue One, House Members running for reelection this year raised $207 million over the past three months, an average of $3,400 per Member, per day. Back in Minnesota, people ask me all the time how busy Members…

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Jul 15, 2022

I am hearing from Minnesotans who want their leaders to reach across the aisle and pursue common ground. From fighting inflation to fighting crime, I work to build consensus on our biggest challenges as vice chair of the bipartisan Problem…

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Jun 8, 2022

Jim Ramstad represented Minnesota's Third District in Congress as a principled Republican from 1991 to 2009. His widow, Kathryn, a remarkable woman in her own right, wrote me last week and asked that I share her message with the country…

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Apr 27, 2022

For the purpose of closing. I thank my friend and colleague from South Carolina. He is a gentleman and a champion of religious freedoms around the world. This is an example of what this institution, and we Americans can do together when we…

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Apr 27, 2022

For the purpose of closing. H.R. 7372 is important legislation that will take practical steps to solve supply chain problems that would affect all Americans in a bipartisan way. This is exactly the type of work we were elected to do. I…

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Apr 27, 2022

For the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, the Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act, as amended, sends a statement to Vladimir Putin and his cronies that the U.S. Congress will make sure the United States is not a safe haven for…

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Apr 26, 2022

I actually admire what you have done and your team in extraordinary time with little preparation.

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Apr 26, 2022

We did so in a bipartisan fashion and we should continue to do so.

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Apr 26, 2022

We have to use taxpayer dollars well.

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Apr 26, 2022

I am sorry for how you were treated with disrespect by certain Members of this Committee.

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Apr 7, 2022

I have no further requests for time, and I would inquire through the Chair if my colleague has any remaining speakers on his side.

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Apr 5, 2022

What is our strategy relative to containment?

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Apr 5, 2022

None of us what to see a nuclear armed Iran for obvious reasons.

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Mar 30, 2022

I think that one can be both pro-business and pro-worker.

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Mar 30, 2022

I encourage every business in this country to follow suit.

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