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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).
Responding to the gentlewoman, I do not, but I will talk to Chairman Walden immediately, and I will come and find you during the vote, or as we end here, and I will let you know. I appreciate, once again, Mr. Speaker, that the gentlewoman…
They say that success has many fathers, and you could say many mothers. Success is, many times, in the eye of the beholder. But when lots of people see it, they can get better prepared, and then people see that as a model. I would like to…
What a shock it is to see the President attacked when he is the one who is going to make sure, by challenging Congress, that we get this issue done. Mr. Speaker, there was a question the gentlewoman, my dear colleague, Ms. Slaughter…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 538 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 538 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
I would advise the gentlewoman, my colleague, that I have one more speaker left, so she may run down the time as she chooses. I reserve the balance of my time.
This rule and the underlying legislation is specifically answering a question of national emergency, and that is as it relates to hurricane and hurricanes that are nearing the United States. I yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentleman…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 509 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 509 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
I would like to publicly thank the Democratic members of the Rules Committee. The gentlewoman, Mrs. Slaughter, has recognized from the first moment when we came back the genuine desire and need for us to work together. Her entire team…
Over the next few speakers, you will have an opportunity to hear from members of the Texas delegation who were not only in harm's way, but who represent many brave people who have responded to the call of others. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5…
Yes, I appreciate the gentlewoman engaging me. I had understood that I had several other speakers, so what I would say to the gentlewoman is, if she would like to move on, I have none that I see right now. As we know, our Conference is in…
I want to thank the chairman for yielding me this time, and I rise to applaud him for the hard work and the responsible actions that the chairman has taken, not only to ensure this piece of legislation is prepared, but bettered and ready…
I want to thank the gentleman, and I would thank him for his time on this colloquy.
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