Nov 18, 2011
I will say how much I have appreciated Commander Moore's contributions to our effort to preserve and protect and defend this country, and he is going to be returning to the full naval service before too much longer. It has been a great…
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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Nov 3, 2011
I would like to advise the gentleman from Colorado that I have no additional speakers other than myself, and I reserve the balance of my time to close.
Nov 3, 2011
Regarding what is on the floor today, it is important that we recognize it is a continuing trend for job growth, job creation on not just a net basis, but on a positive basis without the loss of jobs. The Federal Government creates an…
Nov 3, 2011
Thank you very much. At this time, I would like to extend to the gentleman from California 5 minutes.
Nov 3, 2011
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to my friend, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis), a brand-new father who today presents himself on the floor as we work together, pending which I yield myself such time…
Nov 2, 2011
I thank Senator Vitter for his friendship and good service in the Senate. We work on so many things together. But college football is special, and I think the game this weekend will be one of the great games in college history. I am so…
Nov 2, 2011
I would say a couple of weeks ago the Wall Street Journal, after all of this happened, wrote that ``including this CLASS Act was a special act of fiscal corruption.'' If a private business said: Invest in our company; I have a plan that is…
Oct 31, 2011
I thank the Chair and ask for 1 additional minute to close. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Oct 20, 2011
There have been suggestions that somehow the terrorist cases would allow the interrogation to go on a few hours, but I have not seen any real authority that would justify that. The clear Miranda standard for any police officer in America…
Oct 20, 2011
I will be pleased to. Mr. McCONNELL. I have heard it said on the floor that because a number of terrorists have been tried in article III courts in the past--and I have heard people add up the number of times--that is somehow an argument…
Oct 20, 2011
I would yield. Mr. McCONNELL. I have heard it argued on the floor here in connection with this issue that somehow because the Christmas Day bomber pleaded guilty in an article III court, that was an argument for putting him in the article…
Oct 20, 2011
Fair enough. I just wanted, for the record, to indicate I was urging our leadership to make this matter pending. I thank the Senator.
Oct 20, 2011
No, the Medco amendment. It was voted on in the House twice, and on the second vote the amendment passed by a narrow margin. Our Members did not want to amend the House bill, even though many opposed that particular amendment. So this…
Oct 19, 2011
I see my colleague from Colorado. I was going to call up an amendment and make some remarks. Is there a procedural matter or something the Senator would be interested in doing before that? If not, I will go forward. I thought maybe the…
Oct 11, 2011
I thank my colleague from Florida and appreciate his work on this issue. We have had a bipartisan effort. I was pleased Chairman Boxer, at the Environment and Public Works Committee, of which I am a member, joined with us in moving the…
Sep 7, 2011
We need a plan. I hope the President will do more than the article in the newspaper says and provide the kind of specific leadership that can help us move forward from the economic difficulties we face. I yield the floor…
Jul 29, 2011
I would ask for 2 additional minutes to wrap up. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
Jul 29, 2011
The reason why we're here today is because we're spending too much money. Another reason why we're here today is because the Democratic Party and the Members--many of them who have spoken today--took $500 billion out of Medicare, and…
Jul 29, 2011
Day after day the American people receive more bad news, economic bad news, about the shape our country is in. That is what Republicans respond to. Today, news came out that the first quarter GDP that was provided by the Federal…
Jul 29, 2011
At this time I yield 2 minutes to another one of our 87 new freshmen, Mr. Womack, the former mayor of Rogers, Arkansas, one of the most beautiful cities in America.
Jul 29, 2011
At this time I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Savannah, Georgia (Mr. Kingston).
Jul 29, 2011
I would like to yield 5 minutes to a brand new member of the Rules Committee, one of our 87 new Republican freshmen, the gentleman from Lawrenceville, Georgia, Congressman Woodall.
Jul 29, 2011
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis), my friend, pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is…
Jul 25, 2011
I know we have talked about having an opportunity to digest and analyze and score any kind of proposal. I understand this afternoon the majority leader, Senator Reid, said he would propose legislation tonight and file cloture tonight, and…
Jul 21, 2011
The House of Representatives passed this bill. They passed it by more than a few votes to spare and sent it here. I believe if the American people knew what was in it, they would favor it. The people in my State would favor it. I think the…
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