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Mike Joseph Kelly is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district since 2011. Born on May 10, 1948, he has a background in business prior to his political career. Throughout his time in office, Kelly has served on various committees, focusing on issues pertinent to his constituents and the broader national agenda. He has been involved in legislative efforts related to economic development and healthcare, among other topics.
I thank the gentleman from Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, we have heard from a number of Members tonight. I think this is a day that we really have to reflect back and look at mixed messages. Back in 2009 at a NATO summit in Strasbourg, France…
I thank the chairman. Mr. Speaker, I've heard so much about pay being frozen that I've got to tell you: the people that I represent in the Third Congressional District of western Pennsylvania wish their pay had been frozen. It has gone…
My colleagues on the other side, I do have great respect for both of the gentlemen. It is not a question of respect for other Members of Congress. The question is: How much respect do we have for American taxpayers? I think sometimes we…
For those of you up in the gallery, please put on your seatbelts. Again, this room is spinning so fast right now that it's hard to determine what's being said or why it's even being said. So, please, put them on. I don't want you to fall…
No, I will not yield. Mr. Lynch, we've been yielding for far too long, and I will be glad to yield to you when I'm done here, and that's up to the chairman. But I have to tell you, why do we constantly put this spin on to divide this body…
My comment, Mr. Speaker, is I'm concerned about the safety of those watching today from the gallery. I just wanted them to be aware that there is a definite turntable here, and I'm really surprised that anybody can walk straight when they…
I thank the chairman. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2711. Let me tell you why. I hear about protecting rights all the time and how important it is for the government to be able to do the things that they need to do. Let me…
What truly makes America unique is that everybody is treated fairly and equally under the law. That's what makes us so great. That's why people say, at least if I'm in America, I know I'm going to be treated the same way as everybody else…
I think the whole purpose of this--and Mr. Duffy will have a chance to speak next--this money is collected for a specific reason. I had a conversation with Secretary LaHood talking about why can't we use the money that's been collected and…
The reason I'm here tonight is to talk about the efforts that are being used to divert Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund monies to purposes other than what Congress intended, and that is dredging and maintenance of our harbors. I'm talking…
My friend, Mr. Duffy from Wisconsin, and I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the…
I want to thank you very much for your comments. The gentlelady from Minnesota (Ms. McCollum) is also very aware of this. I think all of us who represent the Great Lakes area understand the danger that this fish is bringing into our Great…
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