Mar 25, 2010
I understand. I am proud of the commitment the Senator from Oklahoma has made and totally recognize it.
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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Mar 25, 2010
I thank the Senator from Louisiana for her concerns about this matter. I am not a member of the committee and am not personally familiar with the nomination. But I know it is controversial with some Members on our side. I think as to the…
Mar 25, 2010
Mr. President, reserving the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alabama is recognized.
Mar 25, 2010
I would note that loopholes do remain in the health care legislation. My amendment would simply ensure that the promise that has been made to the American people would be kept. It sets up an effective eligibility verification system…
Mar 25, 2010
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To ensure that Americans are not required to pay for the health benefits for those here illegally by requiring the use of…
Mar 25, 2010
I would call up my amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Alabama [Mr. Sessions] proposes an amendment numbered 3701.
Mar 25, 2010
Madam President, President Obama made a promise to the American people that health care legislation would not provide benefits to those illegally in the country. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the Senator wish to call up his amendment?
Mar 25, 2010
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the gentlewoman, the chairwoman of the Rules Committee, for extending me time on this FAA Reauthorization Act. Mr. Speaker, this may not come as a surprise to you or…
Mar 21, 2010
Mr. Speaker, in Texas we have a law that's called the deceptive trade practice. And if this were being done in Texas, it would be against the law, because this is deceptive, what we are talking about here today. What is being sold is…
Mar 18, 2010
The way this new benefit is funded, as I understand it, is through a $500 billion cut to Medicare and increased Medicare taxes. Wouldn't it be the correct thing for policymakers to take that money first and strengthen Medicare and pay the…
Mar 18, 2010
Mr. President, I was pleased to listen to the remarks by my good friend and most respected Member of the Senate, Senator Carper, about his analysis of the health care reform bill that is before us. I would say I disagree on a number of…
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