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Kay Granger is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 12th congressional district since 1997. A member of the Republican Party, she has held various leadership positions in Congress, including serving as the chair of the House Appropriations Committee. Granger has been an advocate for increased defense spending and has emphasized the importance of national security in her legislative work.
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 3237, a bill to provide funding for Capitol security and other purposes. Unfortunately, after several weeks of discussion, my colleagues…
Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Herrera Beutler), the ranking member of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch.
Madam Speaker, I yield an additional 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington. {time} 0930
As recent events have made clear, the transatlantic alliance remains critical to U.S. interests and to the security and defense of Europe.
We will never forget the events, of course, of 9/11, and must be sure an attack on the United States and our interests abroad can never come from Afghanistan in the future.
Iran remains a very real threat to the United States and our allies. As the administration continues its diplomatic efforts, this must be backed by military strength.
I am concerned today about the announcement the President made. He decided to withdraw forces from Afghanistan on September 11.
The events of the past year have affected virtually every sector of our economy. This is especially true for our farmers and ranchers.
The urgency to close the digital divide in rural America has never been more clear.
SOUTHCOM is an extremely important area of operation that frequently doesn't get the priority it deserves because of conflicts in other areas of the world.
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