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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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Mar 1, 2017

Russia does not have the same interests that America has, which we should know.

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Mar 1, 2017

The Russian Duma Officials are just like the Russian Duma officials of 20, 30, 50 years ago.

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Mar 1, 2017

I was proud to be the lead Democratic sponsor in the Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act which passed three days ago.

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Mar 1, 2017

I am concerned that the Russians might have influenced it, but I am more concerned about the idea that we do not have somebody like Vice President Pence as President.

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Mar 1, 2017

I would ask the chair to consider hearings concerning Russia's hacking of our election, the Attorney General's involvement or lack of involvement in those discussions.

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Mar 1, 2017

Wiggle room is something we cannot have with lady justice and with our Attorney General, and that is all he has right now is wiggle room.

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Mar 1, 2017

There is certainly an issue whether he should appoint a special counsel.

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Mar 1, 2017

Transparency is so important with funds.

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Mar 1, 2017

There is an issue about privacy, but in a bill that we passed on the floor which I was a sponsor with Doug Collins on, Congressman Collins, H.R. 1033, it respected the privacy rights of parties who were reimbursed for the litigation cost.

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Feb 15, 2017

I think--I hope people on both parties, leaders from both parties, will work together with the religious leaders of America to help restore some of those restraints.

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Feb 15, 2017

I thought, this is not the America that I grew up in, studied, and revere, and take an oath to uphold.

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Feb 15, 2017

Good evidence in the cases that later came forward but terrible for the idea that our country was looking at a religious test.

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Feb 15, 2017

This executive order must be seen in context for how it coincides with President Trump's campaign promise of a, quote, 'total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States.'

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Feb 13, 2017

The complete inadequacy of President Trump's approach to conflicts begs us here, the House Judiciary Committee, to investigate ethics violations.

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Feb 13, 2017

President Trump should not continue to have an ownership stake in the company that bears his name.

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Feb 13, 2017

It's time that the Supreme Court and Federal court's practices change.

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Jan 31, 2017

Thank you, and thank you, Tennessee, for the State lottery.

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Sep 28, 2016

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. The National Civil Rights Museum is located at the former Lorraine Motel, the site of the tragic assassination of Dr. Martin Luther…

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Sep 22, 2016

I pray that somehow when we are talking about born-alive children, that a light goes on.

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Sep 22, 2016

The unjust burdens that the Hyde amendment has imposed on low-income and minority women demand that Congress pass H.R. 2972.

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Sep 22, 2016

I am a cosponsor of H.R. 2972, the 'EACH Woman Act of 2015,' introduced by the dynamic and great leader, Representative Barbara Lee.

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Sep 22, 2016

It is undisputed that the Constitution guarantees women in this country what I believe is the most fundamental and personal decision they will ever make about their reproductive health--whether or not to have children--and the Supreme…

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Sep 20, 2016

Your office is under attack because government is under attack, and the government that is under attack is the government that takes care of the poorest.

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Sep 20, 2016

When they attack you, they are attacking the NIH, they are attacking the CDC, they are attacking people who need SNAP payments.

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Sep 20, 2016

The commissioner's critics still need to show that he acted with some deliberate bad faith.

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