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Michael Burgess

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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.

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Feb 11, 2020

I do feel that today's hearing is an indication of where the Democratic Party is headed.

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Feb 11, 2020

As the viability of a baby occurs earlier with the help of medical innovation, the Roe v. Wade standard inherently extends the rights of states to regulate earlier in a pregnancy term.

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Feb 11, 2020

I am a physician. Most members of Congress are not.

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Feb 11, 2020

Not only does the bill raise questions about the Democrats' concern for women's health and safety, it also raises questions about the regard for the United States Constitution.

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Feb 11, 2020

My belief in the right to life has influenced my professional career for much longer than my time in Congress.

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Feb 11, 2020

This bill transcends pro-life and pro-choice.

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Feb 6, 2020

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman from California for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, today's rule provides for consideration of three unrelated measure, each of which…

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Feb 6, 2020

Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Comer), who is a valued member of the Education and Labor Committee.

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Feb 6, 2020

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to immediately consider a resolution reinforcing policies that are part of the ``best is yet…

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Feb 6, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I did want to speak in opposition to H. Res. 826. It is indeed a political exercise, and I am disappointed that the Democrats have decided to discuss the Healthy Adult Opportunity demonstration in this manner. If we are to…

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Feb 6, 2020

Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 220, nays 194, not voting 15, as…

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