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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).
We're here talking about capital formation. We're here talking about entrepreneurial spirit, catching up with ideas to go to make job creation, and then for the jobs to be here in America. That's what this bill is about today. It is about…
Congress has an opportunity today to unleash investors in American business for the benefit of capital formation in America for American companies and jobs. Additionally, we have an opportunity because we have worked so well together…
It's a rare day when members of the Rules Committee from opposing parties have a chance to do so well with each other on the floor. Once again, I'd like to congratulate the gentleman from Colorado on being a new father. We celebrated this…
I see the Senator from West Virginia in the Chamber. Is he prepared to speak? I do not want to take advantage of the Senator from West Virginia. I was going to speak for about 5 minutes, if I could. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from…
the plan that has been introduced to the Senate today is an affront to common sense, the plan presented by Senator Reid. It is an affront to the financial condition this country is in. I am working and hope to be able to support a highway…
House Resolution 453 provides for a structured rule for the consideration of H.R. 2930 and H.R. 2940. This rule allows for all seven amendments submitted to the Rules Committee by Democrats and Republicans to be made in order. Mr. Speaker…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 453 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 453 Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the…
If I recall, Senator Thune quoted the Chief Actuary, Richard Foster, in his statement that this would collapse during the debate on the floor. This was talked about, but the administration and our Democratic colleagues refused to listen…
I want to thank you today for your strong leadership and the leadership of other members of this conference for bringing forth a discussion about a balanced budget for the United States of America. In fact, the United States Congress has…
I would say a couple of weeks ago the Wall Street Journal, after all of this happened, wrote that ``including this CLASS Act was a special act of fiscal corruption.'' If a private business said: Invest in our company; I have a plan that is…
Let me say a more accurate explanation of how this happened. The Congressional Budget Office scored this as a surplus, indeed, over 10 years. And, as Senator McCain said, the benefits only come out after 5 years and these are people paying…
I thank Senator Vitter for his friendship and good service in the Senate. We work on so many things together. But college football is special, and I think the game this weekend will be one of the great games in college history. I am so…
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