May 26, 2011
As I said, my consent would be that if anyone has reserved time, they would get it before I will speak. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Tennessee.
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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May 26, 2011
I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with Senator Coburn, if he has a moment to stay, for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
May 26, 2011
Let me ask the Senator. The Senator just won an overwhelming reelection. There is not a Senator here, I don't think anybody would dispute, who has been more frank in expressing the need that all of us are going to have to rein in our…
May 25, 2011
Mr. President, I appreciate the fine remarks of my friend from Missouri. Seeing the damage that was done by the tornadoes in Alabama, they have far exceeded anything I have seen before. I appreciate more than most the damage and…
May 25, 2011
Mr. President, I reserve the right to object and I will object at this time and would like to review that unanimous consent request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
May 25, 2011
Mr. President, under the unanimous consent request propounded by the Senator from Oregon, I will remove my objection. I will not object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Oregon.
May 25, 2011
Madam President, I tell my distinguished colleague that we only have a few minutes left, and the Senator from Utah is waiting. So if the Senator could wrap up briefly. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Senator's remarks.
May 25, 2011
Mr. President, I appreciate the difficulties the majority leader has and would agree substantively that the PATRIOT Act does need to be passed. It doesn't need to have any gap in it. As a former Federal prosecutor for 15 years, I agree…
May 25, 2011
I see my colleague Senator Hatch and I will be yielding to him for 10 minutes. I thank my colleague, Senator Toomey, a member of the Budget Committee. He served on the House Budget Committee. He has worked harder than maybe anybody on the…
May 25, 2011
Madam President, before the Senator departs, I thank her for her comments and her valuable and constructive insights. I would ask her about one thing. I know a lot of our new Members came to Congress, having campaigned and talked to people…
May 25, 2011
Madam President, I yield Senator Ayotte up to 10 minutes or such time as she may consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Hampshire.
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