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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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Madam President, I thank Senator Ayotte of New Hampshire. She is following in the footsteps of a great budget leader, chairman, ranking member, Judd Gregg, and brings those good instincts to the body. I ask unanimous consent that the…
Madam President, I thank the Senator. I have to say, the Senator's remarks about the progressive budget and the fact that it represents the heart of this Senate Democratic conference's view of the budget is probably correct. It also…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from Utah have 4 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
I thank the Senator. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, 3 minutes will be added to each side.
Mr. President, I thank the majority leader for allowing us to have a few remarks at this time, after the process has been completed tonight. The Senate has not fulfilled its responsibility. The United States Code that we passed, Congress…
I thank the Chair. I will just wrap up by saying that is why I think the process planned for this week is unacceptable and I do not intend to support it. I thank the Chair, and I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from…
Madam Chairman, I have seen shameless acts on this floor before, and we are watching another one with the last few speakers that we have seen here today. The facts of the case are--and people know this--we passed a budget resolution which…
Mr. President, I am deeply concerned by our growing financial crisis and really deeply angered by the failure of this Senate to take any meaningful steps to address it. I am going to announce steps I will take to try to force this Senate…
Mr. President, I ask to speak in morning business. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Democratic leaders and the President talk a lot about a balanced approach to reducing our deficit. We believe in that approach. The Senator from Utah has indicated that. But I ask the Senator, what is the more balanced approach? Is the…
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