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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.
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, at the outset I want to thank the sponsor of the bill, Representative Aderholt, for his persistence and patience. This is the third time the full House has considered…
Madam Speaker, I yield as much time as he might consume to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Coble), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee and a former chairman of the Intellectual Property Subcommittee.
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, the purpose of House Resolution 1208 is to congratulate the World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO, for its work and to support the goals of World…
Mr. Speaker, while pro-amnesty advocates are busy criticizing Arizona's new immigration enforcement law, Arizona voters are registering their overwhelming support. According to a Rasmussen Reports telephone survey, 70 percent of likely…
Mr. Speaker, during President George W. Bush's first term, the national media gave extensive coverage to the Bush administration's relationship with Enron. The New York Times wrote, ``Their ties are broad and deep and go back many years.''…
Mr. Speaker, a New York Times/CBS News poll of supporters of the Tea Party movement revealed that 97 percent of Tea Partiers view illegal immigration as a serious problem. The result is not surprising considering that jobs and the economy…
Mr. Speaker, American workers have just won a great and historic victory. Employees of Mohawk Industries will share the $18 million that the company agreed to pay to settle a lawsuit accusing it of hiring illegal immigrants in order to…
Mr. Speaker, to my left is the Media Fairness Caucus' Newsweek Wall of Shame, a collection of the magazine's very biased cover articles. Previous covers have featured Vice President Al Gore with the caption, ``The Thinking Man's Thinking…
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, first of all, I want to thank my Texas colleague Mr. Ortiz for introducing this resolution. It reflects well on him and on a wonderful individual who has contributed so much. I…
Madam Speaker, it is always nice to agree with the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. I too support Senate Joint Resolution 25. This resolution grants Congress' approval to amendments that the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of…
Mr. Speaker, Americans continue to see the national media as too biased, too liberal, and too powerful. By almost a two-to-one margin, Americans say that media bias is a bigger problem in politics today than big campaign contributions…
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