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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. Mr. President, our country requires us to stand and be counted. ``Nothing comes from nothing,'' as Julie Andrews sang in that wonderful song. Things have to be paid for. When you borrow money, you pay interest on it…
It is a very serious crisis. The President submitted a budget to the Congress 2 months ago. I am hoping and expect that if he makes big changes in his plan for the future, we will see that in real numbers and not just a vague vision. A…
I am not aware of it. We are now 715 days without a budget. This is particularly problematic since we are facing such an acknowledged debt crisis. The Secretary of the Treasury Geithner came before the Budget Committee. I asked him a…
I think the American people get it. I think the American people understand that the driving issue of our time is the debt that threatens every good and hopeful wish we have for the future of our country. Senator Coats, who is one of our…
I think the most important thing--and I don't want to be too negative--is to tell the American people the truth that every expert we have asked has said you could have a crisis sooner than you think. We should avoid that. Congress and the…
Absolutely. I just have to say, let's be frank about it. We had one budget submitted to both Houses of Congress from the President just 2 months ago, and it was very irresponsible and has gotten no support that I can see anywhere. But the…
I think that is right. We are talking about, is this a huge reversal from what we got just 2 months ago because it did not address Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security that now we hear he might be addressing. The Senator mentioned the debt…
I agree with the Senator, that is common sense. Alabama Governor Dr. Bentley, a fine physician, announced that we are going to have to cut through the rest of the year in the discretionary spending 15 percent because we have a…
I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Maryland is recognized.
the American people have high expectations of their leaders. They should have, and they should demand it. One of the basic expectations we should have for our President is that he would be honest and forthright in discussing the critical…
I ask unanimous consent to speak until 11--I think that is the agreed upon time--and that I be notified 5 minutes before 11. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
I thank the Presiding Officer. Who wants to do that? We are in a position where we have to make those kinds of tough choices, just as our counties, our cities, our mayors, and our State Governors are making every day. So now we are told…
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