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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.
Mr. Speaker, late Governor of Tennessee Ned McWherter used to say: If you don't want to work, you shouldn't hire out. Speaker Ryan, if you don't want to work, if your team doesn't want to work, you shouldn't have run for office and hired…
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I welcome today's hearing on Senate Bill 2040, the 'Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.'
We are letting basically anybody walk into court and say, 'We think this entity is a foreign sponsor of terrorism.'
We ought to have earmarks, and it is not just because it is in Article 1 and the unelected bureaucrats, but it is the oil that makes the machine run.
Unfortunately, what we have seen is that African-Americans are not treated equally when it comes to deadly force and police officers in this country.
Asking a local prosecutor to investigate the same law enforcement agency they work with and provide them with witnesses is implicitly wrong.
It is good to bring home the bacon, but it is also good to make this place get together.
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