Jul 8, 2011
I want to thank the gentleman from Massachusetts not only for his service to the Rules Committee but also for the ideas that he represents. And I'm delighted that he had an opportunity today to state with great clarity that the 25…
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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Jul 8, 2011
I want to advise my colleague, the gentleman, Mr. McGovern, that we do not have any further speakers at this time, and I would defer to his judgment. I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as…
Jul 8, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the gentleman from Hood River, Oregon, coming to speak not only about this bill but also his strong leadership in issues that deal directly with our Nation and keeping us fiscally sound. Mr. Speaker, at this time…
Jul 8, 2011
House Resolution 340 provides for a structured rule designated by the Rules Committee for consideration of H.R. 1309. This rule allows for 25 amendments submitted to the Rules Committee by Democrats and Republicans to be made in order. I…
Jul 8, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have a very valuable part of our Republican team here today, a gentlewoman who has taken hundreds of meetings and who has led the way in what, I believe, is to better the circumstance with the National Flood…
Jul 7, 2011
To my knowledge, at no time since I have been here did the Senate not attempt to pass a budget. In the last 2 years, even when our Democratic colleagues had 60 votes--the largest majority in recent memory in the Senate--they only attempted…
Jul 7, 2011
Mr. President, I just want to say we have in this colloquy Senator Blunt, who was the second ranking Republican leader in the House and who has dealt with these issues for many years. We are so glad to have him in the Senate--and Senator…
Jul 7, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that I be given 1 additional minute. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Jul 7, 2011
I thank the Senator. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to enter into a colloquy with my Republican colleagues for up to 30 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Jul 7, 2011
If Senator Cornyn could join us, we would be pleased. Mr. President, the debt situation we are in today is the most serious our Nation has ever faced. A lot of people do not understand it and do not understand how serious it is. Even after…
Jul 7, 2011
Mr. President, while the Senator is still here, I recall--Senator Cornyn is a member of the Budget Committee and knowledgeable about these issues--that we have had one budget actually presented to the Senate, and that was the President's…
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