Dec 6, 2011
As a closing comment, I have come to know the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Clay), my friend across the aisle, and hold him in very high regard. I appreciate very much his comments earlier about what this compact means to Illinois and to…
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.
Congressional Record · 2011-12-06
Dec 6, 2011
Madam Speaker, there are an awful lot of people hurting across America now. We take up a few suspension bills here that only the Congress could deal with, so it's something we have to do, we're proud to do, important to those organizations…
Dec 6, 2011
Madam Speaker, this is also another very bipartisan bill. The Blue Star Mothers is a wonderful group. I have met with them and I have wept with them. I've prayed for them and am grateful to them for their work. I'm grateful for my mother…
Dec 6, 2011
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The Blue Star Mothers of America was established during World War II and federally chartered in 1960. The organization's 5,000 members and 225 chapters provide support for our men…
Dec 6, 2011
Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 1541) to revise the Federal charter for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. to reflect a change in eligibility requirements for membership. The Clerk read the title of the…
Dec 6, 2011
Madam Speaker, again, Mr. Altmire is owed a great debt of thanks. When my friend from Tennessee said this was a bipartisan bill, apparently it's the most bipartisan bill ever brought before the House. It's wonderful that a group like the…
Dec 6, 2011
I thank the gentleman. If our time would be better spent on those things, we would be glad to withdraw the suspension on your suggestion and just drop it right now. We will be glad to do that. I will make that offer.
Dec 6, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The Founding Fathers did not believe that the Federal Government should try to solve every problem in the country. Instead, they believed that local problems should have local…
Dec 6, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on S.J. Res. 22, as amended, currently under consideration. The SPEAKER pro…
Dec 6, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 22) to grant the consent of Congress to an amendment to the compact between the States of Missouri and Illinois providing that bonds issued by the Bi-State…
Dec 6, 2011
Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on S. 1541, currently under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there…
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