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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 thank the Senator from Texas. This is very serious business we are engaged in. The strength of his comments, the method of delivery, and the content are indicative of the serious challenges we are facing. For example, under the budget…
That is correct. I am sure in 1974 they were concerned about the process in the Senate. They decided to try to bring order to it. They decided to require the budget be passed which sends a message over to the Appropriations Committee. This…
Before recognizing other Senators, I briefly ask Senator Corker, having been a businessman and a mayor and having observed the political scene in the country, is the Senator aware of any government entity--city, county or State--that…
I thank Senator Corker. I just would say the spasm that is occurring in the Senate, the frustration that is boiling up, is not for light or transient reasons. It is a big deal when the U.S. Government has been for months and will continue…
It absolutely will. It sets forth precisely the language. It requires this. It is pretty clear. I don't think there is any doubt about it: Until the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year has been agreed to and an allocation…
I thank the Senator. I cannot think of a more important time in history for us to return to the tried and true budgetary process than at a time in which we are spending to a degree that is irresponsible, above anything we have ever done…
The Senator from South Dakota is an experienced member of the Budget Committee and a member of the leadership on the Republican side in the Senate. Isn't it true that we had more interest from Members wanting to join the Budget Committee…
I thank the Republican leader for his efforts in this regard. I know for a fact that Senator McConnell and the leadership on our side hoped and believed it was possible to take advantage of the opportunity of the discussion over raising…
I thank Senator Lee for his leadership and hard work on that. It is not an easy thing to draft something that people would all agree with, but I think all the Republicans have signed on to that, and we are happy for that, and I believe…
I ask my colleague, Senator Lee from Utah who just joined us, his late father was Solicitor General of the United States and law school dean, and we are glad that Senator Lee has put a lot of effort in drafting a constitutional amendment…
I thank Senator Klobuchar. She is a valuable Member of the Senate, and she mentioned some savings or additional revenue from tax increases--some were $10 billion, one was $8 billion, and I think one was $3 billion. I would just say that…
I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with my Republican colleagues. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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