“This is a direct threat to the safety of every family on the road, and I won’t stand for it.”
“Negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are proceeding nicely!”
“We shouldn't shut down air travel in a state that doesn't agree with our politics.”
“There is nothing that ICE says that you should believe, and anything they say you should doubt immediately.”
“That’s what happens when you don’t plan, and when you don’t consult, and when you don’t have a clear direction.”
“I’m not personalizing it. I’m just pointing out somebody’s record.”

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On the recordMarch 25, 2019
I want to thank, again, Mr. Kinzinger and Mr. Keating for their work on this bill to bolster our allies in the face of Russian pressure. This is a good measure that addresses Russia's use of energy to exploit and blackmail countries around the world, and I urge my colleagues to support it. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Sires) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1616, as amended. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
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Albio Sires
Democratic · New Jersey
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