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Peter King

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Peter King is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 2nd congressional district from 1993 to 2021. During his tenure, he was known for his work on issues related to national security, particularly in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, and served as chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. King was also involved in various legislative efforts concerning veterans' affairs and infrastructure development in his district. He announced his retirement from Congress in 2020, concluding nearly three decades of service in the House.

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Apr 18, 2023

the fact is I think a 100 percent is unreachable.

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Apr 18, 2023

I think a 100 percent is unreachable.

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Aug 5, 2021

There’s no way I think any of us can excuse what the president did yesterday.

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Dec 8, 2020

Let me thank my colleague from New York for yielding. Let me also commend Mr. Larson and Mr. Moulton for their leadership efforts on this, and, of course, Mr. Bilirakis. It is really a great honor to be supporting this legislation. I have…

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Jul 21, 2020

It is really a privilege to be here today to welcome Chris Jacobs to the House of Representatives. As Congresswoman Lowey said, he has a long career both in government and being active in his community, especially setting up an inner city…

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Jul 9, 2020

The novel coronavirus or COVID-19 has already claimed half a million lives across the globe, and here in the United States, nowhere has been hit harder than New York.

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Jul 9, 2020

We have to increase the use of community health centers. To me, you have to have them.

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Jun 25, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in opposition to H.R. 7120. The brutal murder of George Floyd and the protests and demonstrations since then highlight the racial issues which still afflict our Nation and which deserve thoughtful…

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Mar 9, 2020

This is not the first time our country has had to deal with an outbreak and it likely won't be the last.

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Mar 9, 2020

Blind panic won't help us stop the virus from spreading.

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Mar 9, 2020

That is long overdue, and I appreciate the gentleman raising that issue again.

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Mar 9, 2020

Again, if I could make a semi-partisan point, maybe that is why it is important to have you and the Vice President running these things finally.

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Mar 3, 2020

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let me thank all the witnesses for your testimony today.

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Mar 2, 2020

The terror threat is as serious today as it was on September 10, 2001.

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Mar 2, 2020

I want to thank you for your appearance here today, and thank you for doing a good job under very tough circumstances.

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Mar 2, 2020

You are asking the local governments to pay for what the Federal Government should be doing.

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Mar 2, 2020

This is very dangerous. It could involve the loss of life.

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Feb 25, 2020

we are tremendously pleased that Representatives Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) and Peter King (R-NY) are spearheading a House funding request letter this week to increase the fiscal year 2021 appropriations for NSGP to $360 million.

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Jan 14, 2020

I think it would be good for this body to encourage in any way you think is appropriate the current Ambassador to the United Nations, Ambassador Kelly Craft, also to make this a priority and stand up to the constant flow of poisonous…

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Jan 14, 2020

On the issue of Ireland, as an Irish American, this is absolutely disgraceful and despicable.

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Jan 14, 2020

I still do not think with all of the testimony we have heard at various times an understanding of why there is this dramatic increase in anti-Semitism now.

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Jan 8, 2020

I will just concur with Mr. Rose, as far as Nassau and Suffolk, also being very concerned about the bail reform.

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Jan 8, 2020

the threats are as great today as they were prior to 9/11.

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