Jun 22, 2011
I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, I know my colleagues know a lot about this subject, but I don't think they know more than the Founders themselves. The Founders, including those who wrote the Constitution, operated…
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.
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Jun 22, 2011
I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte), who is the chairman of the Intellectual Property Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee.
Jun 22, 2011
Mr. Chairman, may I inquire as to how much time remains on each side. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentlewoman from Ohio has 3 minutes remaining.
Jun 22, 2011
It is nice to be able to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler), who is the ranking member of the Constitution Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee.
Jun 22, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, individuals who raise questions about the constitutionality of this legislation perhaps should review the Constitution itself. The Constitution expressly grants Congress the…
Jun 22, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on H.R. 1249. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman…
Jun 22, 2011
Madam Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Quayle), who is also the vice chairman of the Intellectual Property Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee.
Jun 22, 2011
Madam Chair, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte), who is the chairman of the Intellectual Property Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee.
Jun 1, 2011
I thank the gentleman for that statement, and I ask him if he would further yield.
Jun 1, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the remarks of the gentleman from Alabama and his endorsement of the REAL ID Act. The risk to not implementing REAL ID is great. Perhaps most recently this was evidenced by the facts surrounding the February…
Jun 1, 2011
I thank the gentleman from Alabama for yielding. He is absolutely correct. On September 11, 2001, Americans were attacked by foreign nationals who were able to exploit our laws and live unnoticed in the United States. The 19 hijackers…
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