Apr 12, 2011
Madam President, the American people have high expectations of their leaders. They should have, and they should demand it. One of the basic expectations we should have for our President is that he would be honest and forthright in…
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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Apr 12, 2011
I thank the Presiding Officer. Who wants to do that? We are in a position where we have to make those kinds of tough choices, just as our counties, our cities, our mayors, and our State Governors are making every day. So now we are told…
Apr 12, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak until 11--I think that is the agreed upon time--and that I be notified 5 minutes before 11. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Apr 8, 2011
Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the good works of a member of my staff who is leaving. Michael Chahinian has served with the Alabama congressional delegation for over 7 years. The first 5 were with Congressman Aderholt, and the…
Apr 8, 2011
This $61 billion doesn't come close to that. It is 1 or 2 percent of total government spending. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Wyoming.
Apr 8, 2011
Mr. President, if the differences are meaningless maybe our Democratic colleague would agree and we would have an agreement if it is so insignificant. But it is not totally insignificant. If you take $61 billion in spending down from the…
Apr 8, 2011
Mr. President, I will share a few thoughts, and if any of my colleagues come to the floor, I would be pleased to yield to them. I indicated earlier, pretty firmly, that I thought our Democratic colleagues did not recognize the severity of…
Apr 7, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that of the 10 minutes allotted to this side, I be allowed to have 3 minutes and Senator Moran 7 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Apr 7, 2011
Mr. President, on the question of funding the Defense Department, it is a very serious matter. We need to handle that correctly. I will just recall for my colleagues that the House has sent legislation to us that would fund the government…
Apr 7, 2011
Well, I appreciate the Senator's comment. I would like to respond to that. The House has sent over a bill that does not have those provisions in it--a 1-week extension, and it funds the military. It is available to be passed, also, and…
Apr 7, 2011
Madam President, I understand our Democratic leader is meeting with the Republican Speaker of the House and the White House and working to try to establish the funding level we will have for the rest of this fiscal year that ends September…
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