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Lamar Smith

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Lamar Smith is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 21st congressional district from 1987 to 2019. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, where he focused on issues related to science policy, technology, and innovation. Smith was known for his advocacy of scientific research and development, as well as his support for policies aimed at promoting economic growth through technological advancements.

Nov 18, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Paulsen), a member of the Financial Services Committee.

Congressional Record · 2011-11-18
Nov 17, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on House Joint Resolution 2, as amended, currently under consideration. The…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-17
Nov 17, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 15 seconds. I just want to point out for the record that all of the balanced budgets enacted during the Clinton administration were, in fact, proposed by a Republican Congress. I happened to be a member of the…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-17
Nov 17, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Washington (Mrs. McMorris Rodgers), a member of the Republican leadership. Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. I appreciate the gentleman yielding. James Madison said that the trickiest question…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-17
Nov 17, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to my friend from California (Mr. Herger), a member of the Ways and Means Committee. {time} 1710

Congressional Record · 2011-11-17
Nov 17, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Franks), who is the chairman of the Constitution Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee.

Congressional Record · 2011-11-17
Nov 17, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 15 seconds. I just want to say to the gentleman from Michigan who spoke earlier that I agree with him. Today is not 1995. In fact, the deficit is worse. Since 1995, the deficit has tripled. It's gone from $5…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-17
Nov 17, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Americans want the Federal Government to stop excessive government spending and reduce the Federal deficit. The last time the budget was balanced was during the Clinton…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-17

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