Dec 9, 2010
Madam President, I ask to be notified after 4 minutes. 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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Dec 8, 2010
I think the Senator is using my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is still in his own time.
Dec 8, 2010
Just briefly, I would say to my distinguished colleague, Senator Durbin, who I know cares deeply about this issue, I think there is not an injustice today. The law is if you are born here, even from illegal parents, you are a citizen. But…
Dec 8, 2010
They do not want us providing amnesty before the border is secure. I thank the Chair, and I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Illinois.
Dec 8, 2010
Twelve seconds. I thank the Chair. So, Mr. President, this country needs to end the lawlessness, and after that is done--and it can be done shortly--the American people want us to wrestle with how to handle people who have entered our…
Dec 8, 2010
Mr. Speaker, as a matter of fact, I think the gentleman from Massachusetts is right. Much of what this President does propose and in these last two Congresses what they proposed, Republicans have objected to them, and it is for a simple…
Dec 8, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), my friend, for yielding me such time as I may consume today. And I want to thank the gentleman for the considerations that he has given me personally and…
Dec 8, 2010
Mr. President, I wish to share a few thoughts about the legislation that I understand we will be voting on--at least voting on cloture--later this afternoon, and that is the DREAM Act. One of the major themes of the recent election was an…
Dec 8, 2010
In closing, Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the gentleman, Mr. Lucas, the gentleman who was selected today by the new Republican majority this next Congress to be the Agriculture Committee chairman. The gentleman, Mr. Lucas, spoke very…
Dec 8, 2010
Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on House Resolution 1755 will be followed by 5-minute votes on motions to…
Dec 8, 2010
I ask unanimous consent to have 3 additional minutes before we vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Alabama.
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