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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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Jun 2, 2015

The beautiful part about these last two speakers is that the rule allows them to come to the floor and to present an amendment to strike or to add anything that they would like to add into this bill. That is the beauty of what we are…

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Jun 2, 2015

I know that I see one of our colleagues from the Rules Committee who wants to come speak, but I want to take just a second and respond in kind for my party, and that is that my party does recognize that there is much that does get…

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Jun 2, 2015

I appreciate the gentleman asking. I have no further speakers and, in fact, would, as we have done many times, allow the gentleman to offer his close, and then I would also.

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Jun 2, 2015

For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Hastings), my friend, pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is…

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Jun 2, 2015

By the direction on Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 287 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 287 =========================== NOTE =========================== June 2…

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Jun 2, 2015

I would like to commend the police officer and all members of local law enforcement who stood in the face of terrorism.

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Jun 2, 2015

I am pleased to notify each and every one of you that all of north Texas is committed to fighting terrorism.

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Jun 2, 2015

It is my sincere hope at today's hearing, that we can learn positive lessons so that other cities and communities can be as prepared as Garland, Texas.

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Jun 2, 2015

I want to thank my two colleagues who serve on the Rules Committee, the gentleman Mr. McGovern and the gentleman Mr. Hastings. They are both not only extremely committed men to their constituency, but also to bettering this House of…

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May 22, 2015

we will be talking about the PATRIOT Act and the USA FREEDOM Act that has been offered, and I think it is an important issue. I believe the PATRIOT Act provides critical tools that have helped protect America, and I believe it does so…

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May 22, 2015

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PATRIOT Act

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May 22, 2015

I appreciate the opportunity to share some remarks and show my support for the Portman-Stabenow currency amendment. I think we are at a point in world history and world trade where our mercantilist trading partners have gotten to be very…

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