May 19, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Senator Hatch and I be able to speak in a colloquy. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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 18, 2011
Mr. President, yesterday the Senate debated a bill to increase taxes on the production of oil and gas in the United States, as well as the tens of thousands of Americans that industry employs and really the millions of Americans it serves…
May 18, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 1 additional minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
May 18, 2011
I thank the Chair. Mr. President, I believe the McConnell legislation, which has three components--one aimed at restoring American offshore production in the wake of the moratorium that has been imposed, a safety component aimed at…
May 12, 2011
Madam President, I want to share a few thoughts on a very important matter, the financial health of the United States. We had a nice meeting with the President earlier today. The Republican Senators virtually all were there, shared their…
May 12, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Corpus Christi, Texas (Mr. Farenthold), another one of our brand-new Members, who brings to this House and to the floor not only a commonsense element but the insistence…
May 12, 2011
I would like to yield such time as he may consume to the young gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier), the chairman of the Rules Committee. (Mr. DREIER asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
May 12, 2011
Mr. Speaker, today we've had a distinguished group of speakers, including the gentleman, Mr. Hastings, who spent years of his service, not only on behalf of the people of Florida, but on behalf of all of us as he served on the Intelligence…
May 12, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I send to the desk a privileged concurrent resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows: H. Con. Res. 50 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate…
May 12, 2011
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to my friend the distinguished gentleman from Florida (Mr. Hastings), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all…
May 12, 2011
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 264 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 264 Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this…
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