Pete Sessions

I thank the gentleman. And, Mr. Chairman, I want you to know that I would appreciate not only his help, but also the help of the inspector general of the Treasury Department, who has been advised of this circumstance, and we are waiting…

I first wish to say to the distinguished majority leader that the recent filibuster was supported by a number of Democratic Members, but most importantly it was supported by Members who did, in fact, favor the legislation. The reason they…

The crisis at our border continues unabated. It is a crisis that should never ever have occurred. It occurred as a direct result of the failure of the leadership of the United States, the clarity of our message, and our willingness to…

I appreciate the comments of the Senator from Illinois. I would have to say that the inspector general of President Obama's own U.S. Treasury Department has said this is a clear abuse. They have written a detailed letter on why it ought to…

I thank the able Senator from Illinois for his articulate response. I would note that the E-Verify program should already have been fully implemented long ago. If it is so good, why don't we bring it up and pass it now? Why do we have to…

I appreciate my colleague. I would note he didn't mention and wasn't mentioned in the effort to pass the Gang of 8 bill, which was dead on arrival in the House, the American worker. The numbers just came out yesterday, a revision of the…

I was proud to participate on June 4, 2014, with the National Energy Resource Organization when it presented its Distinguished Service Award to our colleague, Senator Jim Inhofe. Since 1978, NERO has recognized in a nonpartisan manner…

For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to my dear friend, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Hastings), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time…

I appreciate the work of my colleagues on this legislation. They have accomplished some very good things. We need legislation to pass to help our veterans. The needs are real, and recent revelations of substantially substandard care--and…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Engel

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill, before the short title, insert the following new section: Sec. 417. None of the funds made available…

I am joined by the chair and ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee to discuss section 1051 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act--WRRDA-- conference report, which we will vote on shortly in the Senate. I…

I wish to express my support for the confirmation of my former staffer, Elisebeth Collins Cook, to serve on the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. Ms. Cook loves her country. She is a true patriot, and a person of character…

I thank Chairman Murray and join her in commending Mr. Blau for his many years of dedicated and outstanding service to CBO, the Congress, and the American people. We wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement. We hope our…

I thank the Chair. I would note that the issues revolving around judicial confirmations in which we are routinely voting on cloture after the execution of the nuclear option, we are having more of these votes than we used to have…

At this time, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mica), a member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

At this time, I would like to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Terry), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee.

At this time, I would like to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Fortenberry), a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee.

There are lots of questions. The first one is, Why didn't the military come help these men when they were in need over this firefight for several hours? We will just start there. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I would like to yield 2 minutes…

At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Judge Poe.

At this time, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Cantor), the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives.

At this time, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Boehner), the Speaker of the House.

For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Slaughter), my friend, the ranking member of the Rules Committee, pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During…

The possibility that a single nuclear weapon detonated in space high over this country could unleash intense electromagnetic pulses (EMP), disrupting for many months--if not indefinitely--the supply of power to large area.

Last month's anniversary of the attacks on the Metcalf Power Station remind us that attacks on key elements of the Nation's bulk power distribution system--popularly known as the 'electric grid'--have exposed a serious lack of resiliency…