May 9, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that I be able to speak as in morning business for up to 15 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. 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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May 9, 2011
the Department of Justice is a great department, and they have some very fine people there. I know Mr. Cole has some good qualities. I supported Mr. Holder for Attorney General, but I am very uneasy about the direction the Department is…
May 9, 2011
I want to speak in opposition to the nomination of James Cole to be Deputy Attorney General of the United States, on whom we will be voting a little later this afternoon. Despite President Obama's recess appointment of Mr. Cole, who has…
May 5, 2011
I understand that maybe there is an agreement that another Member will speak at 11, so I will yield at that time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alabama is recognized. ____________________
May 5, 2011
I am concerned about the financial status of our country. We are clearly on an unsustainable spending path. The people are rightly furious with their Congress. We should, as they well know, never have gotten ourselves in the financial…
Apr 14, 2011
we as a country are in a very serious financial situation. We all know we have to reduce spending. This year we will spend $3.7 trillion but take in only $2.2 trillion--40 cents of every $1 is borrowed. The President has acknowledged a…
Apr 14, 2011
I rise today to say goodbye to one of the most trusted members of my staff, my chief counsel on the Judiciary Committee, Matt Miner. Matt is leaving to join the prestigious law firm of White and Case, where he will be a partner in the…
Apr 13, 2011
I thank the Senator for his work. I think the legislative statutory cap on spending is something I have worked with Senator McCaskill on, you have worked with her on, and has potential to help us deal with the crisis we are in. I will…
Apr 13, 2011
I couldn't agree more. I have been a long supporter of the biennial 2-year budget. I do believe it can work. It has a large amount of bipartisan support in the Congress. It can help us. I see Senators Blunt and Barrasso. I believe Senator…
Apr 13, 2011
let me ask the Senator one more question. Let's take the Ryan budget. I think it is far more realistic. It is the one that is, as was referred to by Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson, a serious, honest, straightforward approach to addressing…
Apr 13, 2011
I thank the Senator from Indiana. I guess I have been critical of the President. Many people say it is political. I feel as though any President should look the American people in the eye at this point in history. I called on him before…
Apr 13, 2011
as ranking member of the Budget Committee, I am concerned about where we are as a nation, as we struggle to get our house in order. The chairman and cochairman of the Debt Commission, Erskine Bowles, Senator Alan Simpson, have told us we…
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