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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).

May 6, 2010

Madam Speaker, I would like to inquire, if I can, upon the time remaining on both sides. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas has 4\1/4\ minutes remaining, and the gentlelady from California has 9\1/2\ minutes remaining.

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06
May 6, 2010

Madam Speaker, I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the ranking member on the Energy and Commerce Committee, the gentleman from Ennis, Texas (Mr. Barton). (Mr. BARTON of Texas asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06
May 6, 2010

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I thank the gentlewoman from California for the extension of the time, my friend from the Rules Committee, whom I enjoy working with very much. Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06
May 6, 2010

Madam Speaker, jobs are the issue, and so is debt. And taking debt of $6.5 billion to add to this deficit that we have got to pay for should be a priority. Spending five or six generations' worth of money in a year-and-a-half is not a good…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06
May 6, 2010

Madam Speaker, at this time, I would like to yield 2\1/ 2\ minutes to the gentleman from Auburn, Washington (Mr. Reichert).

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06
May 6, 2010

Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on adoption of House Resolution 1329 will be followed by 5-minute…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06
May 6, 2010

Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. The facts of the case are out on the table today. The Federal Government is going to run this program. It will determine the winners and losers. It will decide which of the technologies…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06
May 4, 2010

Mr. President, I wish to share a few remarks about the recent arrest of the Faisal Shahzad, the individual who allegedly attempted to detonate a car bomb in Times Square in a plot to kill a lot of Americans. I have been asked about that…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-04
Apr 28, 2010

Mr. Chairman, my amendment to the IMPROVE Act sets the record straight on the importance of competition in Federal contracting. My amendment simply clarifies that nothing in this bill restricts the current public-private competition…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-28
Apr 28, 2010

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Amendment No. 2 offered by Mr. Sessions: At the end of title IV, add the following new…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-28

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