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James Langevin

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James R. Langevin is a former U.S. Representative from Rhode Island, serving from January 3, 2001, to January 15, 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Langevin was the first quadriplegic to serve in the U.S. Congress, having been injured in a shooting accident at the age of 16. Throughout his tenure, he focused on issues such as cybersecurity, disability rights, and health care. Langevin served on several committees, including the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Feb 3, 2021

One of the most corrosive things I see out there and that we have to contend with is the disinformation/misinformation campaigns.

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Feb 3, 2021

This is a long-term challenge that we are going to have to confront, and we have to get this right for the good of our country.

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Jan 13, 2021

January 6 was a horrific day for our country, for our democracy. The Capitol was breached, the blood of our defenders spilled, all because of a lie that the elections were stolen, a lie that has infected this Nation as perniciously as the…

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Dec 8, 2020

I thank the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Larson) for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of S. 578, the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act, which ensures that individuals who are diagnosed with ALS are not forced to…

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Oct 1, 2020

the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program was cut by $135 million in the President's budget request this year.

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Oct 1, 2020

the cooperative biological engagement effort was cut the most, by over $55 million.

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Oct 1, 2020

This is a topic which, as we have seen of late, is vital to our nation's security.

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Oct 1, 2020

We want to make sure that we are as prepared as possible and can respond with the speed and agility that is necessary in order to save lives.

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Oct 1, 2020

I have enjoyed working with you on this. And certainly it is an important hearing and very timely right now.

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Sep 29, 2020

our greatest strength in deterring Russian aggression is our allies.

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Sep 16, 2020

I think it is very important that if a technology is invented in America that is dual-use and which could be used for very bad things, there would be a moment of reflection as to whether that should be broadly released or kept more close…

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Sep 16, 2020

I really take this meeting as a very positive first step.

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