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Tom Jeffery Cole is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 4th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Cole has been involved in various legislative efforts and has focused on issues such as national security, economic development, and healthcare. Throughout his tenure, he has been known for his commitment to conservative principles and has played a significant role in shaping policy within his district and beyond.
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Hastings), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for the…
Well, thank you very much, Dr. Collins. Let me begin by thanking you and your colleagues for not only your appearance here today, but obviously, your accessibility to all of us when we have questions.
I believe collecting extensive data on the effects of marijuana and other drugs on a young person's brain will help us finally appreciate the harm these substances can do over time.
I must stay honestly within the jurisdiction of this committee and address these problems through available discretionary resources.
It places significant limitations on when drug screening and testing can occur, all but ensuring that the law will not be implemented as intended.
You know, duct tape is not a viable IT strategy, and all too frequently that is what we are at.
I appreciate the optimism of the administration. But I just--I don't see it.
The Cancer Moonshot, we were all out at NIH, or a number of us, earlier this week to discuss that.
As you are aware, as I mentioned in my opening remarks, most of the initiatives you are proposing are not within our jurisdiction.
You would be amazed at the number of very conservative Members that I have that come and visit with me about your programs...
I know 12 cardinals and 12 ranking members that are convinced that their allocations are too low.
I think you have--you are an exceptional public servant in your skill and your dedication and your bipartisanship.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And, again, I want to thank you, and the Ranking Member, and your predecessor, Mr. Simpson, for really working hard to try and bring this program to an appropriate and successful conclusion.
I see a lot of these things as functions of a system that has been historically underfunded.
I am encouraged by the support Indian health and SDPI has from Representative Tom Cole.
I want to begin by acknowledging what my friend said. I appreciate Mr. Thornberry and him working with us. This is a long and complex issue. I will just say, we don't see the 1923 Supreme Court decision is where it started. We think it…
We have lived the experience here, which I hope is a lesson, regarding the anthrax letters.
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