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Louie Gohmert

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Louie Gohmert is a Republican politician from Texas who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2005 to 2021. During his tenure, he was known for his conservative positions on various issues, including immigration, healthcare, and government spending. Gohmert was a vocal supporter of the Tea Party movement and often aligned himself with more hardline factions within the Republican Party. He was also involved in several high-profile congressional hearings and debates, particularly regarding national security and civil liberties.

Jul 11, 2013

Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 4 o'clock and 52 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Monday, July 15, 2013, at 10 a.m. ____________________

Congressional Record · 2013-07-11
Jul 11, 2013

I object. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Objection is heard. Parliamentary Inquiry Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, parliamentary inquiry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Massachusetts will state his point of parliamentary inquiry. Mr…

Congressional Record · 2013-07-11
Jul 11, 2013

I object. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Objection is heard. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to my good friend, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Kennedy) for a unanimous consent request.

Congressional Record · 2013-07-11
Jul 11, 2013

Mr. Speaker, I object. I can't agree to a unanimous consent that this increases hunger in America. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas is not recognized for the purpose of debate. Objection to the gentleman from…

Congressional Record · 2013-07-11
Jul 8, 2013

I appreciate my friend from Minnesota yielding. It is pretty overwhelming. It's not just Texas. There's a 2010 Rasmussen poll that says 68 percent of likely voters think that securing the border is more important than granting amnesty to…

Congressional Record · 2013-07-08
Jul 8, 2013

If the gentlelady will yield, we do have one metric from the Government Accountability Office. They have certified or indicated in their recent report that of the approximate 2,000-mile border between the U.S. and Mexico that 129 miles are…

Congressional Record · 2013-07-08
Jul 8, 2013

Thank you. I too want to follow up on something Dr. Fleming was referring to. The Senate bill was considered some great panacea. It's going to solve all the problems. We are finally going to get border security, we are told. But I can…

Congressional Record · 2013-07-08
Jun 28, 2013

Thank you, Mr. Flores. Colonel Clark was a great American. He was a great Aggie. He was just a great man. And I appreciate that tribute to him. Now, my friend from Texas from the Houston area wished to do a 1- minute, so I will yield to my…

Congressional Record · 2013-06-28
Jun 28, 2013

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At this time, I would like to yield as much time as he may consume to my good friend from Texas (Mr. Flores). Honoring Lieutenant Colonel Todd Clark

Congressional Record · 2013-06-28
Jun 28, 2013

Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend from Texas, and I was quite impressed and pleased to work with Ms. Jackson Lee in our effort in helping one of our servicemen. Some people around the country say, Why can't people get along on both sides of…

Congressional Record · 2013-06-28

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