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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 am delighted that the gentlewoman comes down and talks about this game that's going on about jobs. I am going to read from an article that I will insert into the Record regarding information on tax hikes and what that does to American…
I would like to inquire about the time remaining on both sides, please. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas has 5 minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Colorado has 8\1/2\ minutes remaining.
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis), my friend, pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 382 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 382 Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a…
I would like to yield 5 minutes to a brand new member of the Rules Committee, one of our 87 new Republican freshmen, the gentleman from Lawrenceville, Georgia, Congressman Woodall.
The reason why we're here today is because we're spending too much money. Another reason why we're here today is because the Democratic Party and the Members--many of them who have spoken today--took $500 billion out of Medicare, and…
House Resolution 382 waives the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported by the Rules Committee. This would allow for the same-day consideration of any resolution…
I thank the gentleman for yielding to me. Rosalyn, congratulations. I am going to miss you. It is a good day for you; it's a bad day for us. It is with regular occurrence that I look over at you. You have a bright, smiling face. You have…
I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, I appreciate the conjecture the gentleman has made and extrapolated this out of what this bill would do. In fact, that's not what the bill does at all. The bill says that we will…
At this time I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Savannah, Georgia (Mr. Kingston).
I would ask for 2 additional minutes to wrap up. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
The provision that takes over that and sets us on an automatic growth course is not the right one. Both the Reid amendment and the House bill say we save about $1 trillion over the next 10 years. I would note that the difference between…
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