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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 will associate my remarks with Senator Graham and say how much I have appreciated working with Jim DeMint. He is courageous, determined, and principled. He has a vision for America, and he has advocated for it every single day. He stood…
I ask that I be notified after 7 minutes. Mr. President, when the Senate gives its advice and consent to a treaty, it becomes the ``supreme law of the land'' on par with Federal statutes. This is Article VI, Clause 2 of the U.S…
I thank the Presiding Officer. This is our heritage, a heritage that has proven to be a blessing to the world. We do not want to walk away from that. Another part of our heritage is the rule of law--that clear and strong understanding of…
I call up amendment No. 3009 and ask for its consideration. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Alabama [Mr. Sessions] proposes an amendment numbered…
I couldn't miss the opportunity to express our appreciation for the services of Senator Webb. As all of us know, but it doesn't hurt to be reminded, he is a Vietnam veteran, one of the most highly decorated veterans in the entire war, a…
I would like just like to say that this amendment arose after Senator Webb expressed concerns at one of our Armed Services Committee hearing fundamentally that Iraq and Afghanistan are voting in their parliaments on the force of status…
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide for congressional review of any bilateral…
15 months ago in August, the debt ceiling of the United States was reached; that is, that we had borrowed all of the money we could lawfully borrow. A big discussion occurred and a number of things came out of it. Finally, it was agreed to…
I withdraw the offer of calling up that amendment and my request to set aside the pending amendment, but I would share some thoughts about it. The amendment deals with the ability of the Congress of the United States to review any…
I just to want follow up on the remarks of my colleagues Senator Kyl and Senator Ayotte. Last year, I asked for and obtained language in the Defense bill that would require the Defense Department to report on the effectiveness and need and…
I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending business and call up amendment No. 3009. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection?
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