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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.

Nov 17, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 9 o'clock and 44 minutes p.m.), the House adjourned until tomorrow, Friday, November 18, 2011, at 9 a.m. ____________________

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Nov 16, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 9 o'clock and 22 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, November 17, 2011, at 10 a.m. for…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-16
Nov 16, 2011

Mr. Speaker, we are living in interesting times. As I understand it, that's a bit of a Chinese curse: May you live in interesting times. Well, we're here, not exactly as perhaps the Founders would have hoped, where we would have an…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-16
Nov 15, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I appreciate so much the comments of my friend from Ohio, from Washington State, good people, good observations. It's an honor to serve with devoted people like that. Spending is at an all-time crisis. We do need a balanced…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-15
Nov 15, 2011

Let me finish up by saying, we need a cap on spending. And with respect for the veterans, let me finish with a prayer from George Washington, just a small excerpt since my time is so short. It's Washington's prayer: Almighty God, we make…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-15
Nov 15, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 5 o'clock and 22 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 10 a.m. for…

Congressional Record · 2011-11-15
Nov 15, 2011

It was a midnight hour lease, and I am aware of the seven-year process, which had faults in it, which ended up in litigation and which the court said was wrong.

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Nov 15, 2011

We keep hearing what ultimately appears to be scare tactics.

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Nov 15, 2011

Are you aware of any scientific studies? My time is limited. I don't have time for this kind of thing.

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Nov 15, 2011

So the answer is you don't know of any scientific studies that document what you are alleging. Thank you.

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