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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.

Jul 27, 2015

I urge the Administration to support this commonsense, balanced, and reasonable approach, which will keep us on the forefront of space exploration and discovery.

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Jul 27, 2015

Unfortunately, the Obama Administration's past and present proposed cuts to planetary science and exploration at NASA have made it clear these endeavors are not its priority.

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Jul 27, 2015

The exploration of our universe captures Americans' interests, inspires us to pursue extraordinary goals, and keeps us on the forefront of scientific achievement.

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Jul 23, 2015

Madam Speaker, first of all, let me thank the gentleman from Virginia and a good friend and the chairman of the Judiciary Committee for yielding me time. Madam Speaker, I support H.R. 3009, the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary City Act. The…

Congressional Record · 2015-07-23
Jul 22, 2015

Mr. Speaker, Americans are increasingly skeptical about the national news they receive. A new study released this month conducted by the First Amendment Center and USA Today found that only 24 percent of Americans believe the media try to…

Congressional Record · 2015-07-22
Jul 22, 2015

Sanctuary cities have increased exponentially under this Administration for one good reason, that is the Administration has done nothing to encourage municipalities and other jurisdictions from becoming sanctuary areas.

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Jul 22, 2015

The tragic murder of a beautiful young woman, your daughter, I think could have been prevented.

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Jul 22, 2015

I simply do not understand how anyone could oppose enforcing current immigration laws.

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Jul 22, 2015

Many people claim that by being a sanctuary city or area or jurisdiction that that is somehow going to encourage illegal immigrants to report crimes.

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Jul 22, 2015

In my view, someone in this Administration probably should be arrested for negligent homicide or for any of another dozen crimes.

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Jul 21, 2015

Mr. Speaker, Americans do not agree with the President's executive order giving amnesty to 5 million immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, and they especially do not agree with Hillary Clinton's plan to legalize even more. A recent…

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