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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).
in recent days the President has repeatedly told Congress to pass the stimulus package immediately. This began during his joint address to Congress last week when he said at one point: I am sending this Congress a plan that you should pass…
our country is in a very serious economic crisis. We are told by Mr. Erskine Bowles and Senator Alan Simpson--Erskine Bowles was chosen by President Obama to head his debt commission. They gave a statement to the Budget Committee, on which…
I ask unanimous consent to call up my amendment No. 600, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Alabama [Mr. Sessions], for himself, Mr…
the oath that judges take is to do equal justice, and it says for the poor and the rich. Every day statutes of limitations require that a litigant file a lawsuit within so many days and file petitions in so many days. I see Senator Cornyn…
the amendment that I have offered is a very important amendment. It is one that I believe is important to the integrity of the U.S. legal system and to the integrity of the Senate. It is a matter that I have been wrestling with and…
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 600 (Purpose: To strike the provision relating to the…
We need a plan. I hope the President will do more than the article in the newspaper says and provide the kind of specific leadership that can help us move forward from the economic difficulties we face. I yield the floor…
the debt crisis has become a jobs crisis. There is no doubt in my mind that the debt we have now incurred is already weakening our economy. The gross Federal debt has increased by almost $5 trillion since President Obama took office…
What I wanted to point out is in this chart. It gives some indication of how we are operating in the Senate and the Congress, driven in substantial part by the President's desires. It is a chart showing the growth in certain programs that…
I ask unanimous consent to speak for an additional 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
As I notice no one else is here. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Florida is here.
I thank the Chair. I ask unanimous consent for 1 additional minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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