May 14, 2015
today I wish to congratulate Lt. Gen. Charles ``Chick'' Cleveland of Montgomery, AL, for receiving the Congressional Gold Medal as one of the American Fighter Aces. Lt. Gen. ``Chick'' Cleveland's distinguished Air Force career spanned…
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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May 14, 2015
I wish to share a few more thoughts with my colleagues. In 2014, net exports--net exports subtracted 1.5 percent from fourth- quarter GDP. That is a lot. GDP growth in the fourth quarter was subtracted by--excuse me, 1.15 percent. That is…
May 13, 2015
I would like to share some thoughts on the nomination of Ms. Sally Yates to be Deputy Attorney General. That is the second in command at the U.S. Department of Justice. It is a very important position. She has had over the years a good…
May 13, 2015
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Nomination of Sally Yates
May 7, 2015
that is an important question. First, I would like to thank the Senator for volunteering to serve in the forces of the United States to protect the security of our country and the Middle East and dangerous areas. We do need to protect our…
May 7, 2015
we have a lot of good people in the Senate, and Senator Carper is one of the best. He does, indeed, live by the Golden Rule, and it is an inspiration to us--as I have told him more than once--when we have had hot debate in the Senate. He…
May 7, 2015
I see my colleague, the Senator from Delaware. I know he asked for time. I didn't ask for time set aside for myself. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative…
May 7, 2015
we will be dealing soon--I guess next week--with trade promotion authority and the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, the TPP. Conventional wisdom is that trade agreements are good. We should just move them forward. Let's have an…
May 7, 2015
He says: It is time to focus upon true free trade with rules, reciprocity and results, while fighting the increasing scourge of global mercantilism. We must seek balanced trade flows over time rather than be condemned to serve as the…
May 7, 2015
I appreciate Senator Carper, and I know he asked for time, so I will yield for his remarks. ____________________
Apr 30, 2015
H. Res. 231, the special rule governing consideration of the conference report to accompany S. Con. Res. 11, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2016, included a prophylactic waiver of points of order against its…
Apr 23, 2015
we will be voting soon on confirmation of Ms. Lynch to be the Attorney General of the United States of America. That office is a part of the President's Cabinet, but it also is the office of the chief law officer for America. The Attorney…
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