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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).
I admire the gentleman very much. We work very well together. But I think it is a misstatement to say that this bill would allow people to be fired on the spot at the VA. That is certainly, I don't believe, true at all. I believe it would…
I want to thank the gentleman for his kind words, not only of truth, but also I want to thank him for coming up and being with several other Members who sat through hours' worth of debate and discussion. Mr. Heck served honorably well…
Our colleagues are making really, really good points about what we need to do. The gentleman from Pennsylvania, Bill Shuster, and the Republican majority is committed to doing exactly what they have talked about: getting our work done. In…
I want to thank the distinguished gentleman for not only his words and the spirit of what he said, but I want him to know that, several years ago, as he approached me as I became chairman of the Rules Committee, I assured the gentleman…
I appreciate the gentleman, my dear friend from Missouri, for this opportunity to allow me to speak today. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with my friends and colleagues, including the gentlewoman from New York, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney…
I am sorry, Mr. President. I ask unanimous consent for one additional minute to wrap up. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I first want to thank Senator Alexander, and I have a few remarks to make about sanctuary cities and how they threaten the safety of our country. I am cosponsoring Senator Cotton's amendment to this bill that would withhold Federal law…
There is no more basic need than ensuring that all Americans live in a safe, secure, and peaceful community. I believe the legislation I have offered will take us in that direction. It is sound. It is responsible. It is consistent with…
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the gentlewoman brings up a lot of good issues. We have been on the floor talking about this bill for a long, long time: hours of debate up in the Committee on Rules; hours of debate…
I really, once again, appreciate the gentleman for coming to the floor and speaking directly with you and all of his colleagues about the importance of this bill and, really, the problems he has with it. But I would also like to let you…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 338 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 338 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
I rise this morning in support of a rule which would allow for an up- or-down vote in the House on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1295, the Trade Preferences Extension Act, so that it can be considered by the full House; and, if the bill…
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