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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).

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Sep 8, 2016

I would expect at this time that I have no further speakers and will close when given that opportunity.

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Sep 8, 2016

The Committee on Financial Services has presented a number of their members who have come to the floor today to offer thoughts and ideas on a bipartisan basis, thoughts and ideas that have emanated up from literally financial services…

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Sep 8, 2016

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 844 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 844 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…

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Sep 8, 2016

We have been talking about thoughtful young members of the Financial Services Committee, who work with people all across the United States who are engaged in financial services to bring more capital to bear, not only for small business…

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Sep 8, 2016

Thank you very much. I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate and thank my colleague, Mr. Polis. Today has been a thoughtful exercise where there was some disagreement. That is okay. That does not bother…

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Sep 8, 2016

You just heard from one of our brightest new members of the Committee on Financial Services. This committee is full, on a bipartisan basis, of men and women who care very much about growing our economy. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to…

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Sep 8, 2016

May I inquire as to the time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Hultgren). The gentleman from Texas has 7\1/4\ minutes remaining.

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Jul 14, 2016

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Arizona has 25 seconds remaining. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, please don't take my word for it. How about general David Petraeus. Many of our Afghan allies have not only…

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Jul 14, 2016

I am pleased to compliment the extraordinary work of James Wallner for the U.S. Senate. James is one of the most intelligent, diligent, and principled Senate staffers I have ever known. He started in my office as a legislative assistant…

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Jul 14, 2016

I worked with Senator McCain and Senator Shaheen, and we agreed to 2,500 new refugees who would enter under this program, and we had some language in there that tightened it up. This legislation allows an unlimited number to come here…

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Jul 14, 2016

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. Who yields time in opposition? The Senator from Alabama.

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Jul 14, 2016

reserving the right to object, as soon as Senator McCain speaks in favor of this, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 2 minutes in opposition. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is 2 minutes in opposition remaining, and the Senator from Arizona…

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