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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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Jul 24, 2014

I thank the Senator from Texas. I think what he is saying is reflected in what Professor Turley said. It is almost like a plea to his colleague, maybe his Democratic colleague, his friend. He said: ``The President's pledge to effectively…

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Jul 24, 2014

we are dealing with a very disturbing crisis on our borders. The situation that has developed is unbelievable. It is unbelievable how rapidly it has developed, but it has, indeed, been building up for more than a year. It is a direct and…

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Jul 24, 2014

I thank the Senator from Texas because it, indeed, is the face of amnesty. He has documented for us, I think indisputably, that this surge of immigration was a result of the amnesty provided for these children by the President of the…

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Jul 24, 2014

Did you know that Google keeps emails for 7 years? Google, a company which is used for personal emails, keeps your emails, evidently, longer than the IRS. Well, that is, at least, what we are understanding now from the IRS. I think it is…

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Jul 21, 2014

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. King). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Jul 21, 2014

a few weeks ago I wrote my colleagues a letter that had a serious front line about policies being executed, we are told, by the President that would seriously undermine the constitutional structure of our Republic and give to the President…

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Jul 21, 2014

I know the Chair serves as a member of the Budget Committee, as I am the ranking Republican on that committee. We have gotten a CBO, Congressional Budget Office, analysis--our official scorekeeper of spending--on the part of the proposal…

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Jul 17, 2014

three of our greatest `masters of the universe'--as I like to refer to them--have joined in an op-ed in the New York Times just last week to share their wisdom from on high and to tell us in Congress how to do our business and to conduct…

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Jul 17, 2014

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

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Jul 14, 2014

I thank the gentleman. And, Mr. Chairman, I want you to know that I would appreciate not only his help, but also the help of the inspector general of the Treasury Department, who has been advised of this circumstance, and we are waiting…

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Jul 14, 2014

I want to thank the young chairman of the subcommittee, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Crenshaw) for not only his great work that he has done on this bill but also presenting this bill before the Rules Committee along with the gentleman…

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Jul 14, 2014

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 2, line 17, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,750,000)''. Page 152, line 15, after the dollar amount, insert…

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