Sep 18, 2019
I think it is extraordinarily important that we never lose sight that the Bill of Rights begins with the First Amendment and the very first right is the freedom of religion.
Virginia Foxx
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Virginia Ann Foxx is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, she has been active in various legislative efforts and has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility. Throughout her tenure, Foxx has been known for her strong advocacy for conservative policies and her commitment to her constituents in North Carolina. She has participated in numerous debates and discussions, often emphasizing the importance of government accountability and the responsible use of taxpayer funds.
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Sep 18, 2019
The main motivating factor in our eliminating PSLF going forward was exactly what we are hearing about today. And that is how complicated the law is and how unwieldy it has been for students.
Sep 17, 2019
I thank both of my colleagues from North Carolina for their leadership on doing their best to help HBCUs. However, Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 2486, the FUTURE Act. Under the guise of a manufactured deadline, House…
Sep 17, 2019
When our country was founded, the idea of a democratic republic was not foreign; it was nonexistent. Besides intermittent cooperation to win independence, the Colonies had no sense of unity, and being American had little meaning. Few…
Sep 17, 2019
I want to thank Congressman Price for his very kind comments and associate myself with them. I want to welcome our new Members, and I want to thank all of the Members here in advance for helping them feel welcomed to this wonderful body…
Sep 10, 2019
No American will ever forget what happened to us, to our Nation, 18 years ago. We remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we watched the tragedy of September 11 unfold. But we also recount how, in the midst of fear and…
Jul 25, 2019
The failure of some Members of the House of Representatives to condemn the global Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, BDS, movement that seeks to sabotage and undermine the State of Israel is appalling to me. Instead of empowering a…
Jul 24, 2019
We all have been privileged to know people in our communities who have led remarkable lives but are unsung heroes. Today, I want to highlight one such couple whom I have come to know and admire. I rise to recognize Ralph and Christine…
Jul 24, 2019
The gentlewoman from Michigan is correct. The union members are not at fault. The union bosses are at fault, and hardworking, nonunion taxpayers should not be bailing out the union bosses for their mistakes. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes…
Jul 18, 2019
Speaker Pelosi promised that a $15 minimum wage hike would be passed by the House in the first 100 hours of this Congress, so it is not surprising that 7 months later the Rules Committee accepted a manager's amendment to add a modest…
Jul 18, 2019
It is my understanding I am allowed to close, so I will reserve until the other side does so. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman is correct. {time} 1100
Jul 18, 2019
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.
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