Feb 11, 2020
Madam Speaker, 60 years ago this month, four African American students from North Carolina A&T performed a simple, yet profound act. They sat at Woolworth's lunch counter in front of a detestable ``Whites Only'' sign. They were called…
Ted Budd
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Ted Budd is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the junior United States senator from North Carolina, a position he has held since January 3, 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Budd has focused on various issues including disaster relief and government accountability. He has been vocal about the need for effective communication and support for states affected by natural disasters, emphasizing the importance of addressing outstanding financial obligations from federal agencies like FEMA.
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Feb 11, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to oppose a truly radical piece of legislation that was recently introduced in this Chamber. The New Way Forward Act, as it is called, introduced with the support of more than three dozen Democratic cosponsors…
Feb 7, 2020
Madam Speaker, I had to miss votes today because I am attending an event in Charlotte, NC, with the President of the United States. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 52 (Shalala amendment), ``yea'' on rollcall…
Feb 5, 2020
Madam Speaker, tomorrow, the House will vote on the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019, or the PRO Act. This legislation is a liberal wish list that represents a draconian overhaul of our Nation's labor laws at the expense of…
Feb 5, 2020
Madam Speaker, I rise today to highlight the importance of protecting the Second Amendment to the Constitution. In my district, Commissioners in Davidson, Davie, Iredell, and Rowan Counties in North Carolina recently passed resolutions…
Jan 15, 2020
Mr. Speaker, the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade was decided 47 years ago this month. Since abortion was made legal, more than 60 million unborn children have had their lives prematurely ended. This is a matter of conscience, and…
Jan 14, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to condemn the increasing anti- Semitic violence that has spread in recent months, including the recent stabbing that happened last month in New York. Mr. Speaker, anti-Semitic and anti-Israel attitudes often…
Jan 9, 2020
Madam Speaker, I rise today to highlight one of the most rewarding responsibilities I have as a Member of Congress: the honor of nominating students to the service academies. This past weekend, I met with my Service Academy Nomination…
Dec 18, 2019
Madam Speaker, I include in the Record my opposition to these Articles of Impeachment.
Dec 12, 2019
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of retired Colonel John Edward Gray of Mount Ulla, North Carolina, who passed away earlier this month at age 94. Colonel Gray was born in Cleveland, North Carolina, on August 24, 1925, and went…
Dec 11, 2019
Mr. Speaker, Winston Churchill once said: ``Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy. Its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.'' Despite the truth of these words, unfortunately, more…
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