Jan 23, 2012
I believe that at a time of skyrocketing debt and unparalleled spending, we must look for other solutions.
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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Dec 16, 2011
we are, as a nation, facing difficult financial times, and I for one believe it is true that the middle class in America is suffering economically to a degree that is unusual. It needs to be thought about, it needs to be addressed. I have…
Dec 16, 2011
we will be voting, I understand, on three pieces of legislation from the House. One is a massive omnibus bill that would include 9 of the 13 appropriations bills that should be brought up individually and voted on individually, with…
Dec 15, 2011
I appreciate and share the comments made by the distinguished Senator from North Carolina. I believe it is important. Having come here 15 years ago and having confronted the question of depots and how they operate, I was surprised to learn…
Dec 7, 2011
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 25, line 18, insert ``, including an analysis of any jobs added or lost, differentiating between public and…
Dec 7, 2011
I want to first thank, if I can, the author of this piece of legislation, the gentleman from Kentucky, Geoff Davis. Mr. Davis has distinguished himself among, not only our colleagues, but also, I believe, his strong support of free…
Dec 6, 2011
I understand the President made another speech today, and the speeches he has been giving lately are clever political documents. It is pretty clear his focus has shifted from governing to campaigning, with about a year from now until…
Dec 1, 2011
I wish to address amendment 1274, which would clarify what I believe is existing law that the President has authority to continue to detain an enemy combatant under the law of war, following a trial before a military commission or an…
Dec 1, 2011
this amendment is crafted to simply clarify and affirm what appears to be the law, and logic tells us should be the law today. If an individual is apprehended as a prisoner of war, they are detained under the laws of war until the conflict…
Dec 1, 2011
I join with Senator McCain in support of Senator Cornyn's amendment. Taiwan has been a strong ally of the United States. Senator McCain said we would provide them military aircraft, but, in truth, they would buy it. They are our allies…
Dec 1, 2011
I ask that I be allowed to speak as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Financial Crisis
Dec 1, 2011
our country is facing a very serious financial crisis. We have seen what happened in Europe. We had some numbers on the stock market for a while. But if I understand what happened, there was a very real crisis facing the Europeans, and at…
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