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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.
Well, thank you. And what an anomaly to have a country that believes in freedom and liberty and human life and human value, and yet at the same time we demean it--whether it's giving money to entities that take unborn lives or whether it's…
I certainly thank my friend from New Jersey. Chris Smith, you are a leader. You are a man of conviction who cares deeply about those who have suffered for no good reason and standing for freedom. You are a true patriot, and it's an honor…
Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to my dear friend Dan Burton. He is a patriotic American. He stands for what he believes in. And if we had a lot more Dan Burtons in Washington, the country would be that much better off. So we're grateful to him…
The American people want to see us deal with American energy independence. They understand that it is a national security issue.
Let us extend the current leases that are expiring, because those folks stepped up to the plate.
Mr. Speaker, I do echo the comments of my friend from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur). Our hearts do go out, our prayers do go out for the people in Japan, difficult time there. At the same time, there are so many people struggling in this country…
It is time for us to be serious about energy production, and meeting the needs of this country with American resources for American energy production.
The Obama Administration's biggest financial supporter, George Soros, we know has his biggest investment in Brazilian drilling.
The talk of tapping into the strategic petroleum reserve is nonsensical when we have a reserve that is strategically placed with a lot more oil in it.
It may be an inconvenient truth but there is still a de facto moratorium against serious offshore drilling in the waters that surround the United States.
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