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Jerrold Nadler

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Jerrold Lewis Nadler is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 10th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented New York's 8th congressional district from 1992 to 2013. Throughout his tenure, Nadler has been known for his work on issues related to civil rights, judiciary matters, and government oversight. He has played a significant role in various legislative efforts and has been an outspoken advocate for progressive policies.

Jun 3, 2011

I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, what we are confronted with today is not primarily a question of foreign policy or even of war policy. We are presented with a question of constitutional law and of the prerogatives of the United States…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-03
Jun 3, 2011

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, the gentleman from Virginia earlier said that the Kucinich resolution would tie the President's hands. Yes, it would. The whole point of the Constitution is to tie the President's hands…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-03
May 26, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, let me just say that we have heard all these arguments before many times on this floor. It's hard for me to believe that a proper investigation and proper procedures…

Congressional Record · 2011-05-26
May 26, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to this extension of the three expiring provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act and the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act. When we…

Congressional Record · 2011-05-26
May 26, 2011

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 250, nays 153, not voting 28, as follows: [Roll No. 376] YEAS--250 Adams Aderholt Alexander…

Congressional Record · 2011-05-26
May 25, 2011

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I oppose this amendment for the reasons stated, but beyond that this is particularly badly done. This says that anyone who engages or is engaged in a terrorist attack in the United States…

Congressional Record · 2011-05-25
May 25, 2011

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, this amendment is not about closing Guantanamo. As was said before, it does not demand the closing of Guantanamo. It does say that detainees, whether they're held at Guantanamo or held…

Congressional Record · 2011-05-25
May 25, 2011

Mr. Chairman, nowhere in this bill is the National Drug Intelligence Center either authorized or funded at all. That was changed a few years ago. It used to be funded from DOD. It's now entirely funded and authorized in the Department of…

Congressional Record · 2011-05-25
May 25, 2011

I thank the gentleman. Mr. Chairman, I support this amendment to delete section 1034. Section 1034 is the equivalent of a new declaration of war, but it contains no clear objective. No longer would we be seeking out those responsible for…

Congressional Record · 2011-05-25
May 13, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for any electronic vote on the question of passage. The vote…

Congressional Record · 2011-05-13

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