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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).
the Senator has served on the debt commission. I know there has been a concerted effort to blame and exaggerate and distort the House budget, particularly as it refers to Medicare. Again, quoting Democratic Senate strategists, this is what…
Senator Coburn served on the debt commission. Senator Coburn had no burden to run for reelection. I am so glad he did. He is one of the most valuable Members of this Senate. I have an understanding that the Senator from Oklahoma came here…
today the Senate declined to vote on whether to recess. Someone said the Republicans blocked the Senate from recessing. That is not correct. Republicans wrote a letter to the majority leader and said we should not recess until we have…
I rise today to say a few words on the departure of Bradley Hayes, a valued, longtime member of my Judiciary Committee staff. Although I will feel the loss of his knowledge and enthusiasm, I am pleased that he is moving on to a new phase…
Seven years ago. He continued to practice even while in the Senate until the bureaucrats made it impossible, I guess, to do so. So the Senator from Oklahoma comes here with practical experience, a brilliant mind, and a committed vision for…
I thank Senator Coburn for his leadership. I have watched him with admiration over the years with consistency and fidelity for the national interest to work to bring our spending under control. I see our colleague, Senator Alexander, in…
The Senator believes this Congress has a responsibility to confront what Admiral Mullen calls the greatest threat to our national security, which is our debt. The Senator also has tremendous experience as a practicing physician. The…
I tell my distinguished colleague that we only have a few minutes left, and the Senator from Utah is waiting. So if the Senator could wrap up briefly. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Senator's remarks.
I reserve the right to object and I will object at this time and would like to review that unanimous consent request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
I appreciate the fine remarks of my friend from Missouri. Seeing the damage that was done by the tornadoes in Alabama, they have far exceeded anything I have seen before. I appreciate more than most the damage and difficulties the people…
I thank the majority leader for allowing us to have a few remarks at this time, after the process has been completed tonight. The Senate has not fulfilled its responsibility. The United States Code that we passed, Congress passed, requires…
I thank the Senator. I have to say, the Senator's remarks about the progressive budget and the fact that it represents the heart of this Senate Democratic conference's view of the budget is probably correct. It also represents a view that…
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