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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).
Eagle Scout Chris Collins, thank you very much. By the way, one of those presidents of the Boy Scouts of America was Ed Whitacre. When I was at AT&T, Mr. Whitacre led the Boy Scouts of America, understanding how important it is. Ladies and…
Chairman Hensarling, Eagle Scout, class of 1971, thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, I hold a Scoutbook, something I call the second good book. Of course, we know in Scouting, the good book is the Bible; but to Scouters, also the second good…
Eagle Scout Jim Bridenstine, Member of Congress from Oklahoma, Eagle Class 1991, thank you very much. The Scouting stories of leadership, of character, and of opportunity began in my life with my father, who was an Eagle Scout. His father…
Tonight, Members of Congress who are Eagle Scouts are taking to the floor of the House of Representatives to say thank you not only to the Boy Scouts of America but to recognize and to highlight our opportunity while in Boy Scouts, and…
Eagle Scout Congressman French Hill, Eagle class of `72, thank you very much. It is with great distinction now that I recognize Congressman Eagle Scout Jim Bridenstine, 1991. It was about a week ago that Eagle Scout Bridenstine came up to…
I thank Eagle Scout Glenn Thompson, Eagle Scout 1977. On behalf of Chief Scout Executive Mike Surbaugh and Members of Congress who gathered together this evening to tell another story, I intend to do it again next month. I intend to get…
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), my friend, the ranking member of the committee, pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. General Leave
I appreciate the gentleman, my friend from Massachusetts, for his words of wisdom about the direction we ought to be going. That is what we are going to do; we are going to continue moving. I find in my job, as I perform my duties, that I…
Also I want to recognize the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Cole) for another birthday today. The gentleman from Oklahoma was very silent last night at the Rules Committee. He didn't let us know, so we didn't say anything. But today is his…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 289 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 289 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 235, nays 178, not voting 17, as follows: [Roll No. 235] YEAS--235 Abraham Aderholt Allen Amash Amodei…
I want to thank the gentleman from Massachusetts. I want to thank the gentlewoman from Florida and the gentlewoman from Texas for their comments about trying to focus us on the activities that perhaps they would want or not want. Mr…
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