May 9, 2011
I ask unanimous consent to speak for 1 additional minute. 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 9, 2011
Mr. President, I want to discuss today the tragedy that has occurred in Alabama and other States across the Southeast as a result of the tornadoes that hit our region in a 24-hour period between 8 a.m. in the morning on April 27 and 8 a.m…
May 9, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak for up to 15 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
May 9, 2011
Mr. President, I want to speak in opposition to the nomination of James Cole to be Deputy Attorney General of the United States, on whom we will be voting a little later this afternoon. Despite President Obama's recess appointment of Mr…
May 5, 2011
Mr. President, I am concerned about the financial status of our country. We are clearly on an unsustainable spending path. The people are rightly furious with their Congress. We should, as they well know, never have gotten ourselves in the…
May 5, 2011
Mr. President, I understand that maybe there is an agreement that another Member will speak at 11, so I will yield at that time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alabama is recognized. ____________________
Apr 14, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to say goodbye to one of the most trusted members of my staff, my chief counsel on the Judiciary Committee, Matt Miner. Matt is leaving to join the prestigious law firm of White and Case, where he will be a…
Apr 14, 2011
Mr. President, we as a country are in a very serious financial situation. We all know we have to reduce spending. This year we will spend $3.7 trillion but take in only $2.2 trillion--40 cents of every $1 is borrowed. The President has…
Apr 13, 2011
Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Indiana. I guess I have been critical of the President. Many people say it is political. I feel as though any President should look the American people in the eye at this point in history. I called…
Apr 13, 2011
I think the most important thing--and I don't want to be too negative--is to tell the American people the truth that every expert we have asked has said you could have a crisis sooner than you think. We should avoid that. Congress and the…
Apr 13, 2011
I thank the Senator. Mr. President, our country requires us to stand and be counted. ``Nothing comes from nothing,'' as Julie Andrews sang in that wonderful song. Things have to be paid for. When you borrow money, you pay interest on it…
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