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Pat Kevin Ryan is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York's 18th congressional district since August 23, 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Ryan has a background as an Army officer and has engaged in various public service roles prior to his congressional career. His work in Congress has focused on issues such as national security and veterans' affairs, reflecting his military experience.
``we the people,'' ``a more perfect Union,'' ``the common defense,'' ``general welfare,'' ``common good,'' ``these United States''--the words and phrases of our founding documents were about unity, were about us coming together against the…
I thank the chair for yielding. I thank Congressman Lamb for his leadership on this bill. I thank Congressman Roe for his leadership on this. I want to also thank Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz on our appropriations bill. We continue…
I know the Secretary of the VA. We have disagreements with him, but he, himself, has testified before our committee talking about these programs and about the importance of these programs. If you want to be inspired, go sit in a meditation…
we must make sure our country is ready to tackle the threats of our time and beyond.
The workers of the United States of America are tired of being pawns in this big corporate game. President Trump came to my community and said: Don't sell your house. Don't sell your house. We are going to get these house prices back up…
Due to a conflict on Thursday, April 4, 2019, I was not present to cast my vote on the Republican Motion to Recommit on H.R. 1585 and Final Passage of H.R. 1585, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019. As a cosponsor of…
Due to unforeseen circumstances on Thursday, March 28, 2019, I was not present to cast my vote on the question of Agreeing to H. Res. 124, a resolution expressing opposition to banning service in the Armed Forces by openly transgender…
One of the biggest security threats confronting our country is the debt and deficit.
I urge the Committee to serve as an example to the rest of us on how to work together.
Russia is a global menace led by a devious thug. Putin should stay out of this election.
We're going to have to get back next year at entitlement reform, which is how you tackle the debt and the deficit.
Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, wants to bring 25 million people who have left the labor force altogether.
There is simply no place for sexual harassment in our society and especially in Congress.
Congress is moving fast to rush through a healthcare overhaul that lacks a key ingredient, the full participation of you, the American people.
I just want to start off by thanking Chairman Hensarling and the entire Financial Services Committee for their leadership on this vital and important legislation. Job well done. The Financial CHOICE Act answers a deep need at the very…
If you are a bank and you want to operate like some nonbank entity, like a hedge fund, then don't be a bank.
If you are a bank and you want to operate like some non-bank entity, like a hedge fund, then don't be a bank. Don't let banks use their customers' money to do anything other than traditional banking.
If that rate of carnage were maintained for an entire year, one in every 375 individuals in my hometown would perish.
I am quite satisfied we are holding this hearing today because it is literally a life-or-death issue for my constituents.
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