Jul 21, 2011
I thank the Presiding Officer for his courtesy. I would say, forgive me if I am a little bit offended. I don't think it is wrong to be offended when the majority leader walks in here and says a piece of legislation that is critical, I…
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).
Congressional Record · 2011-07-21
Jul 21, 2011
To inquire, was there a time limit on this? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There was a time limit earlier, and it was 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. equally divided, and now a Member of the other side is here. All the remaining time has expired for the minority.
Jul 21, 2011
I thank the Chair and ask unanimous consent to have 1 additional minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
Jul 21, 2011
It is an important issue, I think. I really do. I wish to make this point: There is only one bill that has passed and been advocated, that is actually on the floor of the Senate, that raises the debt ceiling and changes our debt course in…
Jul 21, 2011
Mr. President, I think what the Senator has said is sadly too truthful. I do believe this is a corruption of the process. I believe it has been happening over a period of time since I have been here. I have seen it happen more and more…
Jul 21, 2011
I have to say I think we are having a problem in the Senate. I consider the majority leader a friend. I know it is a very difficult job. I have said that many times. I wouldn't want it. Trent Lott said it is like herding cats or it is like…
Jul 21, 2011
Well, I agree with that, and it is just odd to me--and contrary to the heritage of the Senate--for the majority leader to assume as much power as is being assumed now. I am ranking member on the Budget Committee, and essentially the…
Jul 21, 2011
I couldn't agree more. I think the American people rightly have concluded that our Congress of the United States that borrows 40 percent of the amount of money it spends--because it is spending more money than it takes in--is acting…
Jul 21, 2011
Well, I think that is getting to the nub of the matter. I think it is a sense in which--now for a constitutional amendment to pass, it has to have a two-thirds vote in the Congress, both Houses, and three-fourths of the States. Once…
Jul 21, 2011
I thank the Senator from Utah. I am just a bit taken aback by the majority leader's decision to alter the course that I thought we were on that would allow for debate and work on a bill to deal with the budget, the debt ceiling, and our…
Jul 21, 2011
Mr. President, one of the things that frustrates the American people about Washington is how hard it is to get reliable information and straightforward answers. We in the Senate and Congress have that same difficulty. It is hard to know…
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