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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 26, 2016

Addressing this threat requires steadfast monitoring and proactive actions in every corner where ISIS and al-Qaeda ideology is spreading.

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Apr 26, 2016

The spread of Islamist terrorism around the globe is a major concern for U.S. homeland security.

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Apr 14, 2016

I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3340, the Financial Stability Oversight Council Reform Act. Mr. Speaker, I do not support the creation of FSOC and OFR and do not think that 10…

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Mar 15, 2016

I certainly would urge the Congress to do all it can to restore the grant money and get cooperation as we move forward on that.

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Mar 15, 2016

I would just like your observations as to what you believe the effectiveness of these grant programs have been now and going forward.

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Mar 14, 2016

So I just think all of us on the committee should stand as one, not as Republicans or Democrats or from New York or from the rest of the country, realizing how vital this is that the funding be continued.

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Mar 14, 2016

Any cuts at all really can be catastrophic to New Yorkers.

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Mar 14, 2016

It is important for the rest of the country to realize the tremendous expense involved in that.

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Mar 14, 2016

You generously gave me credit for being involved in the Zadroga 9/11 Act.

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Mar 14, 2016

I just want to make sure we maintain the unity here today. I do have some differences with you and Mr. Payne on the whole issue of policing.

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Mar 14, 2016

What you need are multiple defenses out there.

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Mar 14, 2016

That is a Federal responsibility.

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Mar 14, 2016

But, again, to be shortchanging you at a time like this, when the ISIS threats have never been greater...

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Mar 1, 2016

I was very surprised by Chris Christie and also, so many of the positions that Donald Trump has taken so opposite of what Chris Christie has taken.

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Feb 28, 2016

The thought that anyone can even listen to a question about David Duke without immediately saying, he's a racist, he's a bigot, I want nothing to do with them.

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Feb 23, 2016

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I especially thank her for arranging this Special Order tonight in memory of Justice Scalia, who was truly a legal giant. He was a man who surpassed all of the intellects that I have been aware of in…

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Dec 21, 2015

I think once the focus is on him more, people will realize what he's all about.

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Dec 21, 2015

I just think that I don't take him seriously as far as his views.

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Dec 21, 2015

I would think he would give a chameleon a bad name. I think he would be bad for the Republican Party and bad for the country.

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Dec 21, 2015

Cruz seems more reasonable to some people right now than Donald Trump.

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Nov 2, 2015

I once again urge my colleagues to support H.R. 3505. I commend the ranking member, the gentleman from Mississippi, for authoring this legislation. I am proud to support it. It is a commonsense, good-government bill that will reduce waste…

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Nov 2, 2015

I admire the great work you have done in many ways.

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Nov 2, 2015

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Yes, I agree with the gentleman from Mississippi. The implementation of the Insider Threat Program, including a possible continuous evaluation component, needs congressional oversight and must be…

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