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Steve Cohen

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Steve Cohen is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Tennessee's 9th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Cohen has been involved in various legislative efforts and has served on multiple committees during his tenure. He is known for his advocacy on issues such as civil rights, healthcare, and education. Cohen has also been vocal on matters concerning the executive branch and its impact on local communities.

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Nov 19, 2015

This bill is here without having gone through committee. It is not our normal process. It is considered an emergency. It is not an emergency. Refugees will not get in this country for 1\1/ 2\ to 2 years from the time they apply. We could…

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Nov 16, 2015

It's not because of the marijuana and the need to have it on the street level basis where people need to commit violence to get money to buy a drug. It's because we did the same mistake with marijuana that we did in the twenties with…

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Nov 16, 2015

Justice delayed is justice denied.

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Nov 16, 2015

I would hope you would look into initiating, which you can, taking it off the Schedule 1. It's crazy to have it with LSD and heroin, and it should not be there and it should be studied.

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Nov 4, 2015

I'd be willing to say I've never questioned your integrity, Congressman, and if it came to a question of--questioning mine, I'd be willing to put my reputation up against yours any day.

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Nov 4, 2015

I thank the gentleman. Mr. Chairman, I thank Mr. Shuster and Mr. DeFazio as well for working with me and for working with the entire committee. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee does work together in a bipartisan fashion, and…

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Nov 2, 2015

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I want to thank everybody who has put effort into bringing this resolution to the floor. It is not difficult to stand up--or it shouldn't be difficult, and I don't think it is--to speak against…

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Oct 20, 2015

I appreciate being part of this bill, and thank you for your efforts. I yield back the balance of my time.

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Oct 7, 2015

The fact is this hearing is just like Benghazi. It's just like the Select Committee on Planned Parenthood. It's politics.

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Oct 7, 2015

there is no credible evidence supporting any allegation that Planned Parenthood has broken any law.

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Oct 7, 2015

I think that is very telling testimony, all edited out and wouldn't be seen in those videos that they are talking about.

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