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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.
Mr. Speaker, President Obama and the Democratic Congress have set six records. Unfortunately, they are not the ones the American people hoped for: One, Americans are staying unemployed longer than ever before; Two, for the first time since…
I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, more than any other drug, the majority of crack defendants have prior criminal convictions. Despite claims by some, this is not an issue of one-time crack users being prosecuted for…
Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Lungren), a senior and active member of the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Sensenbrenner), a former chairman of the Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, those who fail to learn the lessons of history often pay a price. Unfortunately, the real cost usually falls on others. In the 1980s, America faced an epidemic created by…
Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to my friend and colleague from Texas (Mr. Paul). (Mr. PAUL asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5143 establishes a National Criminal Justice Commission consisting of a bipartisan panel of 14 experts appointed by the President, the Majority and Minority Leaders…
Mr. Speaker, I will yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Rooney) who is an active member of the Judiciary Committee and also a cosponsor of this legislation.
Madam Speaker, the national media have been quick to blame conservative news outlets for the firing of Agriculture Department official Shirley Sherrod. For example, a recent New York Times article points a finger at Fox News. The article…
Mr. Speaker, Americans are getting a look behind the curtain of the national media, and the view isn't pretty. In recent weeks, leaked email messages from an online meeting place for reporters called JournoList have revealed some…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, at the beginning of this year, a devastating earthquake hit Haiti and claimed 200,000 lives. The Department of Homeland Security quickly acted in the best American…
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