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Kelly Armstrong

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Kelly Michael Armstrong is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Dakota's at-large congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on issues such as agriculture, energy, and rural development during his time in office. Armstrong previously served in the North Dakota State Senate from 2015 to 2018, where he was involved in various legislative initiatives. He has been an advocate for policies that support North Dakota's economy and its residents.

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Mar 10, 2021

There has been little evidence that schools have contributed meaningfully to increased community transmission.

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Mar 2, 2021

I appreciate my colleagues on both sides of the aisle recognizing the unique nature of the State of North Dakota. In 1993, the Voter Registration Act passed and there were six States that did not have voter registration. And so, rightfully…

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Feb 3, 2021

I believe that that was part of the Senator's privacy proposal, so I think we would all be pleased to see it move as part of a broader effort.

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Feb 3, 2021

North Dakota politics and California politics are pretty significantly just distinct and different.

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Feb 3, 2021

I appreciate that. As a former chair of a State senate judiciary committee, I can tell you two things: we like to have State authority.

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Feb 3, 2021

I want to let my colleagues know that I have reintroduced the bipartisan Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act.

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Jan 13, 2021

What happened last Wednesday is an absolute tragedy. Not only are we part of dealing with it now, we were part of it then. When emotions are frayed and tensions are this high, process matters more. It matters more now than it did before…

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Dec 8, 2020

I couldn't have said it any better, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Dec 8, 2020

Technology has improved our lives in a myriad of ways, but it has also given bad actors more tools and, in many instances, stalkers can victimize their targets without ever leaving their home and a victim can often feel like they have…

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Dec 8, 2020

With all of the concerns that exist, I think the goal of transparency and cost effectiveness are still worthy of this, and I urge support of the bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Dec 8, 2020

I have also been in numerous fights with oil subsidiaries in my home state over private property rights.

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Dec 8, 2020

If some of my friends have their way and figure out a way to stave off and choke off all carbon fuels, oil, and natural gas, we are going to need eminent domain to put transmission lines.

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Dec 8, 2020

I think it's important to remember natural gas is essential to our economy and the United States' energy independence.

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Sep 30, 2020

there is bipartisan agreement that there are serious competition concerns in digital marketplaces.

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Sep 21, 2020

I watched the wrestling video and I hear the stories from a school in Texas or Banana Republic, and I find these things horrible. I don't think you can find any Member in this Chamber who doesn't find racial discrimination to be repugnant…

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Sep 21, 2020

I do appreciate this bill, and the only question I sometimes have is that it seems like email has been around for a long time, and we are just getting to it, but better later than never. But I also think it is really important to recognize…

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Sep 21, 2020

This bill is a good piece of bipartisan legislation. I agree with Ms. Scanlon; it is an important first step. But I also think it is important to recognize that, when we do place juvenile offenders in the adult criminal justice system, we…

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Sep 21, 2020

I don't think I could close any better than that, so I yield back the balance of my time.

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Sep 21, 2020

Despite repeated administration assurances that our withdrawal from Afghanistan is, quote, conditions based, President Trump has allegedly, and I quote: Repeatedly voiced a desire to leave Afghanistan sooner than the timetable laid out in…

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Sep 21, 2020

I was in the committee when we did this and when we accepted Republican amendments and garnered some support from people on my side of the aisle in committee. I have no doubt that my friends on the other side of the aisle condemn all kinds…

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Sep 21, 2020

But three years later, Trump seems to be doing exactly the opposite of what he promised to do.

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Aug 23, 2020

I love your organization. I love your carriers. I love your rural carriers.

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Aug 23, 2020

But it's not about raising money for the post office; it's about raising money for elections.

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Aug 23, 2020

If you don't get that money that we passed on Saturday, will the post office be fully operational on November 3?

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Aug 22, 2020

If there is a bill that more accurately reflects the failure of Democratic leadership for my first 2 years in Congress, I don't know what it is. I know that because I came to Congress knowing of the problems with the Postal Service. I am…

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