Aug 10, 2010
I want to thank the gentleman from Kentucky, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, for yielding me time. Madam Speaker, I support the passage of this bill. Additional funds for border security are always a step in the right…
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.
Congressional Record · 2010-08-10
Jul 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, two questions: One, I would like to know how much time the last speaker used; and I would like to know how much time remains on each side. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York consumed 1 minute. The gentleman…
Jul 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. King), who is also the ranking member of the Homeland Security Committee.
Jul 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 3\1/2\ minutes. Mr. Speaker, this bill presents a sensitive issue with regard to compensation for those who are suffering ailments as a result of recovery and cleanup efforts at the World Trade Center site. No…
Jul 29, 2010
Madam Speaker, yesterday a Federal judge sided with the Obama administration against Arizona's immigration enforcement law. The ruling will be seen by Arizonans and the vast majority of Americans who support the law as just another example…
Jul 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Daniel E. Lungren) who is the ranking member of the House Administration Committee and a senior member of the Judiciary Committee.
Jul 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 255, nays 159, not voting 18, as follows: [Roll No. 491] YEAS--255 Ackerman Adler (NJ) Altmire…
Jul 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, this legislation represents an irresponsible overreach and does not contain the necessary protections to safeguard taxpayer dollars from abuse, waste, and fraud. Ken Feinberg, the special master of the original 9/11 fund, has…
Jul 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I understand that we have 4 minutes left on this side. I would like to inquire again how much time remains on the other side, including both of the gentlemen from New York, Mr. Nadler and Mr. Crowley. The SPEAKER pro tempore…
Jul 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is recognized for 2\1/2\ minutes.
Jul 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte), who happens to be the vice ranking member of the Judiciary Committee. And I hope the Speaker will use the same timepiece in judging Mr. Goodlatte's time as he…
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