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Jeff Fortenberry is a Republican politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 1st congressional district from 2005 until 2022. During his tenure, he focused on issues such as agriculture, national security, and fiscal responsibility. Fortenberry was known for his advocacy for rural communities and his efforts to support Nebraska's agricultural economy. He also served on various committees, contributing to discussions on foreign affairs and appropriations. In 2022, he lost his bid for re-election amid challenges in the political landscape.
There is something especially disturbing about the cruel violence that accompanies the termination of unborn children who, as evidence shows, could survive if they were just given the chance. This debate is not some waste of time. This is…
Before you leave, Congressman Lipinski, let me first of all say thanks. I'm very deeply grateful to you for two things. One is your personal friendship. The second is the gift of your leadership on these essential American issues. I think…
Now I'd like to turn to my new friend, Congressman Mark Meadows, from near Ashland, North Carolina. He was newly elected for this Congress. And I'm just going to say this--and I hope this doesn't embarrass you--I consider you a rising…
Tonight's discussion is not about politics. It's not about partisanship. It's about principle. It's about an American ideal, an ideal so common, so ordinary that we don't think about it very much; yet this ideal is essential to a…
Thank you, Congresswoman Black. We are so grateful for your leadership. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________
Thank you so much, Congressman Jordan, for your thoughtful words and your powerful presentation. Thank you for your tireless leadership on this and so many other issues. Thank you for coming tonight. I think it is most appropriate that the…
Thank you, Congressman Huelskamp. I know you have to run. We are very grateful you were willing to share those powerful sentiments tonight. I turn now to Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio, a former national championship wrestler in college…
That is an outstanding point to make. It's something, as I tried to state earlier, that we so take for granted-- our rights of conscience as we exercise them through faith, through prudential judgment in our everyday lives. It has been…
Thank you, Dr. Cassidy, for your powerful words as well. As you were speaking, I was reminded of the fact that this is America. We disagree with what the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services have done with health care…
Dr. Fleming, thank you as well for your leadership. To know that you gave up a medical practice to enter into public service and stand here today defending this deep, essential American principle, the rights of conscience, and as it…
Thank you, Congressman Pitts, for your forceful words and your leadership. We're very, very grateful. I would now like to call upon my good friend, Dr. John Fleming from Louisiana. As a dedicated physician who cares deeply about the health…
I thank the gentleman from Michigan for his thoughtful and powerful remarks. I particularly noted what you said, that the rights of conscience go way beyond the issues of health care. That was very well put. Thank you very much for your…
What a powerful and beautiful story you shared with us. I had no idea about your family being one of the founding families of this country. And now 13 generations later, you stand here with the mantle of authority now on your shoulders…
Thank you, Congressman Smith, for your very powerful words. I think, before you leave, I should say this. We also value your leadership. For decades now you've stood in this House well, even when it wasn't the most popular thing to do--as…
It has become increasingly clear in the last few weeks that certain IRS employees engaged in unfair practices targeting Americans because of their religious or political beliefs. The scrutiny was improperly frequent and systemic. The…
In a few days, China's new President, Xi Jinping, will conclude a tour of the Western Hemisphere by meeting with President Obama in an informal summit in California. The leaders of the Pacific Rim's two most powerful countries will discuss…
First, let me thank Chairman Culberson for his stalwart leadership on this important bipartisan measure. Let me also thank Ranking Member Bishop as well for his leadership and support. Madam Chair, many people in America want Congress to…
I recently visited the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home in Bellevue. It's a lovely place that is well-designed to care for those who have served in the protection of our country. I had a nice visit, talking with many of the veterans there…
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In the past few weeks, it seems as if you can't turn on the news without hearing of another drama, of another crisis in Washington undermining confidence in our government, whether it's Benghazi, the IRS, the…
America wants Congress to get things done, and lately that's been pretty tough. A deep philosophical divide often separates us, but there are certain things that have to get done. The military has to protect our country, and America has to…
Sometimes it's just so bad that we don't even want to look at it. Sometimes it's just so awful we want to turn our face away. But we can't. Shayquana Abrams was a 17-year-old when she went to see a doctor named Gosnell. He performed an…
I would like to thank you and the members of the Committee for a very good hearing.
I think it is important to make sure that we still have an American brand on that.
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