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Pete Sessions is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 32nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held office in the House from 1997 to 2005, representing Texas's 5th congressional district. During his time in Congress, Sessions focused on various issues including veterans' affairs and fiscal responsibility. He has been involved in efforts to support veterans and their families, highlighting the importance of organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
I am glad Senator Lee mentioned that because we have to have an honest debate. We have to have an honest discussion about what is in the national interest of the United States and how immigration fits into that. First and foremost, do we…
I thank the Senator for his comments and insight and contribution to the debate, as well as his clear mind and thinking that causes us to analyze how to handle things. The problem we have today, at the most fundamental level, is that in…
I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to engage in a colloquy with Senator Lee. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
as we begin to discuss this legislation, the immigration bill that is before us, a lot of people have not realized it is coming up. A lot of people do not realize the breadth of it and a lot of people are concerned about it. We have gotten…
today I wish to discuss amendment No. 945, which was accepted by the Senate yesterday via unanimous consent. This is an important amendment, and I would like to thank the chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Stabenow, and…
With that, I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on ordering the previous question. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced…
I believe that excessive government regulations are a significant barrier to private sector job growth and the creation of those jobs. House Republicans have made job creation a priority, and, as a result, we must work to ensure that the…
I thank the gentleman for asking. I have no additional speakers at this time. Mr. McGOVERN. I yield myself the balance of my time. Again, I think what we have just witnessed kind of says it all. My Republican friends really do not have any…
We've turned this debate into some really commonsense ideas, and that is, that we ought to have a budget, which is what Republicans have said for years. I have no doubt in my mind that when Chairman Paul Ryan of the House Budget Committee…
In order to balance out the time, I'm going to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Connolly).
You know, I think it's very interesting that they're trying to argue that we're trying to get in the way of the SEC. Yet the SEC, in their rules and regulations, have put an impact on small business of $1.75 trillion. Mr. Speaker, what…
I appreciate my friend, the gentleman who brings up many good points about jobs, job creation, the ability for this Congress to be able to effectively hear from the American people about the issues and ideas that they're facing, come to…
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