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Pete Sessions

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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).

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Jul 10, 2012

At this time, I'd like to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from San Antonio, Texas (Mr. Canseco), from the Financial Services Committee.

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Jul 10, 2012

At this time I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Dunn, North Carolina (Mrs. Ellmers), a nurse, a health care professional prior to her service in the United States Congress.

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Jul 10, 2012

I would like to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Knoxville, Tennessee (Mr. Duncan).

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Jul 10, 2012

At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman who, before he came to Congress, was on the front line of health care as an anesthesiologist on the eastern shore of Maryland, Congressman Harris.

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Jul 10, 2012

The Republicans today have brought forth the ideas about why we are repealing the ObamaCare health care bill. The process that was gone through has been under wide debate, but the results are factually known and understood. Mr. Speaker…

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Jul 10, 2012

At this time, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Laurens, South Carolina (Mr. Duncan), from the Foreign Affairs Committee, one of the most influential committees we have here in the House of Representatives.

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Jun 29, 2012

I thank Senator Paul for raising these issues. We are mismanaging the American people's money. It is good to see Senator Lee, who just spoke, and Senator Paul, both new Members of the Senate, who have been out talking to the American…

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Jun 28, 2012

I want to share a few thoughts about the Supreme Court's ruling today and the status of the health care bill. I believe the health care bill cannot be justified as written and will have to be changed. It will have to be repealed, and we…

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Jun 19, 2012

I thank my colleague Senator Inhofe, who has been such a leader on these issues and has contributed so much to the national discussion as we wrestle with the challenges of trying to have affordable energy for Americans to maintain our…

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Jun 19, 2012

I call up amendment No. 2174. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Alabama [Mr. Sessions] proposes an amendment numbered 2174. The amendment is as follows…

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Jun 19, 2012

I appreciate my good friend's amendment. I do not think it deals with the problem completely and appropriately. I have offered amendment No. 2172, which would end the bonus payments for increasing registration on the Food Stamp Program…

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Jun 19, 2012

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who yields time? The Senator from Michigan.

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