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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.

May 10, 2016

I went into COP-21 with the expectation that maybe 60, maybe 70, maybe 50 countries would put forth INDCs...

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May 10, 2016

While the Administration pays lip service to the important role of fossil fuels in a clean energy future, there are fundamental concerns with DOE's approach to fossil energy R&D.

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May 10, 2016

But coordination cannot come at the expense of transparency.

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Apr 29, 2016

Mr. Speaker, on April 29, 2016, I was unable to vote on H.R. 4901, the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act. I would have voted in support of final passage of H.R. 4901, rollcall No. 179, had I been present.

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Apr 27, 2016

This would be contrary to the rule of law and the principles of scientific analysis.

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Apr 27, 2016

I also want to point out that Mr. North's personal emails that he used to conduct business all disappeared, which is suspicious to a lot of us.

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Apr 27, 2016

I do think that Pebble Mine is entitled to fair process and an objective evaluation, which they had not yet received.

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Apr 27, 2016

I do feel that the process has been subverted and that Pebble Mine has not gotten their day in court.

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Apr 27, 2016

It is not the decision of activist EPA employees to decide to circumvent the processes established in the Clean Water Act.

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Apr 27, 2016

Mr. Speaker, the Obama administration recently released a report that tried to tie extreme weather events to climate change. This is the administration's latest effort to scare the public into supporting its radical climate agenda. The…

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Apr 19, 2016

Mr. Speaker, yesterday the State of Texas argued before the Supreme Court that the President's executive amnesty violates Federal immigration laws and the separation of powers enshrined in the Constitution. The Constitution is clear…

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