Jul 21, 2011
I thank the Chair and ask unanimous consent to have 1 additional minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
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 21, 2011
It is an important issue, I think. I really do. I wish to make this point: There is only one bill that has passed and been advocated, that is actually on the floor of the Senate, that raises the debt ceiling and changes our debt course in…
Jul 21, 2011
I have to say I think we are having a problem in the Senate. I consider the majority leader a friend. I know it is a very difficult job. I have said that many times. I wouldn't want it. Trent Lott said it is like herding cats or it is like…
Jul 21, 2011
Well, I agree with that, and it is just odd to me--and contrary to the heritage of the Senate--for the majority leader to assume as much power as is being assumed now. I am ranking member on the Budget Committee, and essentially the…
Jul 21, 2011
I couldn't agree more. I think the American people rightly have concluded that our Congress of the United States that borrows 40 percent of the amount of money it spends--because it is spending more money than it takes in--is acting…
Jul 21, 2011
Well, I think that is getting to the nub of the matter. I think it is a sense in which--now for a constitutional amendment to pass, it has to have a two-thirds vote in the Congress, both Houses, and three-fourths of the States. Once…
Jul 21, 2011
I thank the Senator from Utah. I am just a bit taken aback by the majority leader's decision to alter the course that I thought we were on that would allow for debate and work on a bill to deal with the budget, the debt ceiling, and our…
Jul 21, 2011
I want to thank the distinguished gentlewoman from North Carolina, who sits right next to me in the Rules Committee and has for a number of years. And I appreciate not only her leadership but her service. Mr. Speaker, I want to stand up…
Jul 21, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. I'm going to have to stand up for what we're here for today, and that is, Madam Speaker, that after this bill was passed, it took almost one year for the President to appoint the person who would…
Jul 21, 2011
House Resolution 358 provides for a structured rule, designated by the Rules Committee, for consideration of H.R. 1315. This rule allows for 11 of 14 amendments submitted to the Rules Committee to be made in order. {time} 1310 Madam…
Jul 21, 2011
Thank you, Madam Speaker. The question before the House is, shall the House now consider H. Res. 358? That is really the question here. {time} 1240 While the resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill, the…
Jul 21, 2011
I claim time in opposition to the point of order and in favor of consideration of the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for up to 10 minutes.
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