Jun 1, 2011
Madam Chairman, according to recent media reports, the Department of Homeland Security is the top civilian agency conducting insourcing, which is converting private contractor services to government employees. My amendment would strike…
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 · 2011-06-01
Jun 1, 2011
Madam Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR (Ms. Foxx). The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Strike section 514. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.
May 26, 2011
Seventy-one percent. Does my colleague think perhaps that some of us here in Washington are overly afraid of being frank and truthful with our constituents about the challenges America faces?
May 26, 2011
Mr. President, Senator Coburn served on the debt commission. Senator Coburn had no burden to run for reelection. I am so glad he did. He is one of the most valuable Members of this Senate. I have an understanding that the Senator from…
May 26, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to say a few words on the departure of Bradley Hayes, a valued, longtime member of my Judiciary Committee staff. Although I will feel the loss of his knowledge and enthusiasm, I am pleased that he is moving on…
May 26, 2011
Mr. President, the Senator has served on the debt commission. I know there has been a concerted effort to blame and exaggerate and distort the House budget, particularly as it refers to Medicare. Again, quoting Democratic Senate…
May 26, 2011
The Senator believes this Congress has a responsibility to confront what Admiral Mullen calls the greatest threat to our national security, which is our debt. The Senator also has tremendous experience as a practicing physician. The…
May 26, 2011
Mr. President, today the Senate declined to vote on whether to recess. Someone said the Republicans blocked the Senate from recessing. That is not correct. Republicans wrote a letter to the majority leader and said we should not recess…
May 26, 2011
Seven years ago. He continued to practice even while in the Senate until the bureaucrats made it impossible, I guess, to do so. So the Senator from Oklahoma comes here with practical experience, a brilliant mind, and a committed vision for…
May 26, 2011
Mr. President, we had an unfortunate series of votes last night, in my opinion, because it was all arranged by our leadership in the Senate to have a series of votes to do nothing. That is unfortunate because the United States of America…
May 26, 2011
I thank Senator Coburn for his leadership. I have watched him with admiration over the years with consistency and fidelity for the national interest to work to bring our spending under control. I see our colleague, Senator Alexander, in…
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