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José E. Serrano

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José E. Serrano is a Democratic politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 16th congressional district. He held office from 1990 until 2019, making significant contributions to his community and advocating for various social issues. During his tenure, Serrano focused on education, healthcare, and housing, working to improve the quality of life for his constituents in the Bronx. He was known for his commitment to public service and community engagement, often highlighting the importance of local organizations and initiatives.

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Jul 7, 2016

This amendment has the same purpose as the amendment we just debated, that is, to undermine the Iran agreement and penalize American manufacturing companies. We have already gone over this, but it is worth repeating. The JCPOA closed the…

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Jul 7, 2016

It is a surprise to the gentleman that we still have 6 months to go in this Congress and in this administration. This amendment would limit the administration's ability to propose or finalize important rules or regulations. The…

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Jul 7, 2016

It is amazing. I think it could be December 31 of this year and we would still be trying to find a way to make the President look bad. That is what this is about. It is about this President having an administration. If it was up to some on…

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Jul 7, 2016

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New York has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Jul 7, 2016

This is about the Iran deal, and you could paint it any way you want. Anyone can say what they want about it, but it is about a deal that people would like to destroy. And so any opportunity we find, we do it. The charts that you showed…

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Jul 7, 2016

The other side doesn't like ObamaCare; it doesn't like Dodd-Frank; it doesn't like the SEC. Maybe I am going to try an amendment on the bailout of the automobile industry to see if they like that one, because that helped a lot of folks…

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Jul 7, 2016

This amendment would put the United States in breach of its international legal obligations. It would also lead other countries to question U.S. integrity and reliability in entering into settlements and dispute resolution clauses in a…

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Jul 7, 2016

We finally found something we agree on again. This is becoming a habit. We want to keep Wall Street in its place. I wish the gentleman would help us with empowering the SEC to do so. Dodd-Frank does not designate any entity as ``too big to…

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Jul 7, 2016

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Hampshire will be postponed. Amendment No. 33 Offered by Mr. Hudson The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Jul 7, 2016

I have been in public office for 42 years, 43 years, and only once in those years in the New York State Assembly and in Congress did an agency come before me and say: ``We don't want any more money. We have enough.'' That was the SEC in…

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Jul 7, 2016

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 45 Offered by Mr. Roskam The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jul 7, 2016

This is going to be a historic moment, so let's pay attention. I rise in support of the en bloc amendments. I appreciate the chairman's inclusion of amendments for Democratic Members. I urge a ``yes'' vote on the en bloc amendment. I think…

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