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Michael Clifton Burgess is an American politician and physician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th congressional district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Burgess has focused on healthcare policy, leveraging his medical background to inform his legislative work. He has been involved in various committees and has advocated for issues such as medical research and veterans' healthcare. Burgess has also been a vocal supporter of conservative fiscal policies and has participated in discussions surrounding healthcare reform.
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, we are here tonight to honor Congressman Sam Johnson. It's also appropriate to take a moment and send our thoughts and prayers to Congressman Johnson's family during a difficult time that…
I referenced how in my own personal life I have made energy efficiency decisions that were based upon what I would consider would be the correct market signals.
the number one question everyone in my district is asking is why are gas prices so high right now?
I think this is a matter of some importance, and since the Department of Energy is involved in this, and this may have a direct effect on our economy generally.
I am a big believer in energy efficiency. I do think that is the low-hanging fruit.
Mr. Speaker, the Affordable Care Act becomes more apparent every day that goes by, and the problems that are contained therein. Indeed, the President's takeover of health care is delivering more chaos to our health care system. We have 26…
Mr. Waxman made a point about that he wanted to see things that were common sense directions and applied in a reasonable manner.
In Congress, we get criticized for passing mandates and then not living under them ourselves.
the most valuable thing I have is my time, and if I have got an uninsured patient and I can take care of them at an outpatient surgery site... I am actually ahead even though I didn't make any money that day
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