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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 7, 2011

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Engel

Congressional Record · 2011-07-07
Jul 7, 2011

Mr. Chairman, we have had a couple of amendments we've already voted on. In reviewing whether or not to withdraw my amendment, my concern comes on the review of Mr. Cole of Oklahoma, my dear friend, and the amendment that passed that he…

Congressional Record · 2011-07-07
Jul 7, 2011

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), add the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…

Congressional Record · 2011-07-07
Jun 24, 2011

Mr. Speaker, it is true, Qadhafi is a bad guy. He needs to go. But the problem is for those who say will this mean the end of the Bush doctrine, well, I don't know that this President has really been enforcing the Bush doctrine. But the…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-24
Jun 21, 2011

Mr. Speaker, as always, it's an honor to speak here in the House of Representatives. I heard Democratic friends mention earlier that what we need to do to get the economy going is start spending on infrastructure because our grandchildren…

Congressional Record · 2011-06-21
Jun 19, 2011

We have an obligation to the 50 American states, not the 57 Muslim Islamic states, that our oath we took is in this body in this House.

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Jun 19, 2011

And it's to the people of America. And it's not to the Muslim Brotherhood, who may very well take over Egypt. And once they do, they are bent upon setting up a caliphate around the world, including the United States.

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Jun 19, 2011

I know the President made the mistake one day of saying that he had visited all 57 states. And I'm well aware that there are not 57 states in this country, although there are 57 members of OIC, the Islamic states in the world. Perhaps…

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Jun 19, 2011

This administration will have been complicit in helping people who want to destroy our country out of the ignorance to think, if you help your enemies, they're going to like you better.

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Jun 19, 2011

I know the president made the mistake one day of saying that he had visited all 57 states. And I'm well aware that there are not 57 states in this country, although there are 57 members of OIC, the Islamic states in the world.

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Jun 16, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 3 o'clock and 37 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until Monday, June 20, 2011, at 10 a.m. ____________________

Congressional Record · 2011-06-16

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