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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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May 12, 2011

I do understand that the Democratic Party is interested in leaving Afghanistan now that Osama bin Laden has been killed.

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May 12, 2011

I would like to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Corpus Christi, Texas (Mr. Farenthold), another one of our brand-new Members, who brings to this House and to the floor not only a commonsense element but the insistence that people…

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May 12, 2011

Today we've had a distinguished group of speakers, including the gentleman, Mr. Hastings, who spent years of his service, not only on behalf of the people of Florida, but on behalf of all of us as he served on the Intelligence Committee…

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May 12, 2011

I send to the desk a privileged concurrent resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows: H. Con. Res. 50 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That…

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May 12, 2011

I want to share a few thoughts on a very important matter, the financial health of the United States. We had a nice meeting with the President earlier today. The Republican Senators virtually all were there, shared their thoughts, and the…

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May 11, 2011

I ask unanimous consent to be able to speak in morning business for up to 15 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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May 11, 2011

a headline in the Hill today reads ``Budgets everywhere, but not [a single] one has votes to pass.'' Well, that is not exactly correct. In reality, there is only one budget that has been presented, publicly debated, worked on in committee…

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May 10, 2011

I thank my colleague from Oklahoma for his leadership on the Environment and Public Works Committee. I am pleased to be back on that committee with him. I share very much the substance of his views about the need to produce more oil and…

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May 10, 2011

I wish to make a few remarks about the budget circumstances in which we find ourselves. Yesterday, we learned that the President has scheduled two summit meetings on the budget this week. The President will meet with Senate Democrats on…

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May 9, 2011

I ask unanimous consent to speak for 1 additional minute. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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May 9, 2011

I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak for up to 15 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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May 9, 2011

I want to discuss today the tragedy that has occurred in Alabama and other States across the Southeast as a result of the tornadoes that hit our region in a 24-hour period between 8 a.m. in the morning on April 27 and 8 a.m. in the morning…

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