Apr 8, 2011
This $61 billion doesn't come close to that. It is 1 or 2 percent of total government spending. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Wyoming.
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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Apr 8, 2011
I will share a few thoughts, and if any of my colleagues come to the floor, I would be pleased to yield to them. I indicated earlier, pretty firmly, that I thought our Democratic colleagues did not recognize the severity of the crisis we…
Apr 8, 2011
if the differences are meaningless maybe our Democratic colleague would agree and we would have an agreement if it is so insignificant. But it is not totally insignificant. If you take $61 billion in spending down from the baseline as the…
Apr 8, 2011
today I wish to recognize the good works of a member of my staff who is leaving. Michael Chahinian has served with the Alabama congressional delegation for over 7 years. The first 5 were with Congressman Aderholt, and the past 2 have been…
Apr 7, 2011
I understand our Democratic leader is meeting with the Republican Speaker of the House and the White House and working to try to establish the funding level we will have for the rest of this fiscal year that ends September 30. Let me…
Apr 7, 2011
on the question of funding the Defense Department, it is a very serious matter. We need to handle that correctly. I will just recall for my colleagues that the House has sent legislation to us that would fund the government for an…
Apr 7, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that of the 10 minutes allotted to this side, I be allowed to have 3 minutes and Senator Moran 7 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Apr 7, 2011
I thank the Chair and would share a few things. If my Democratic colleagues would prefer not to shut the government down, then do not do it. The House, the Republican House, has passed a bill to fund the government, to fund the Defense…
Apr 7, 2011
I thank the Chair and yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island.
Apr 7, 2011
Well, I appreciate the Senator's comment. I would like to respond to that. The House has sent over a bill that does not have those provisions in it--a 1-week extension, and it funds the military. It is available to be passed, also, and…
Apr 7, 2011
I will be glad to yield for a question, although my time is limited. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island.
Apr 6, 2011
My, oh my, we've heard this tirade before. If it wasn't just Republicans and the House, which we've had now for about 4 months, it was something else. The Democrats are looking for somebody to blame their woes on, their tax increases…
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