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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).
as we wrestle with the Ukraine situation, I hope we can--I wish we could have gotten together to be able to pass the core responsibility of this Congress, which would be to allow the loan program to go through--a $1 billion loan program…
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. I know the Senator from Alabama wants to speak, and I assure him I will not remain on the floor to hear it because I know what the Senator from Alabama is going to say that has…
As chair of the Committee on Rules, I want to take a moment to address the procedural status of the resolutions discussed in this measure. It is my understanding that the resolutions contemplated by H.R. 4138 would not be privileged or…
It has been reported that a number of our colleagues in the Democratic majority in the Senate intend to speak on the Senate floor tonight on the question of climate change. Sometimes they will say ``global warming,'' and I guess that is…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Hirono). Without objection, it is so ordered.. ____________________
reserving the right to object, first, I commend the Senator from Hawaii for her work and her concern over the Philippines. That country has suffered dramatically from this typhoon. Having lived on the gulf coast and walked in the places…
I thank the Senator, and I respect so much her effort in this cause and will do what we can to be cooperative. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Wyoming. ObamaCare
I appreciate the opportunity to listen to Senator McCain. I think facts have proven him right for many over many years of warning this country about how we have to conduct international relations in a realistic way. I had the opportunity…
we have a lot of challenges before this Nation and this Congress. I believe the most critical challenge is how we handle financial matters that have been entrusted to us, how we handle the budget and spend the debt we are approving in…
Well, Mr. President, reclaiming the floor, now you have it in stark clarity. This bill proposes to spend more than we agreed to spend passing the Ryan-Murray Act a few weeks ago. President Obama signed it 2 months ago. The ink is hardly…
It would have added to the debt of the United States directly above the agreement we just voted on in Ryan-Murray. It set the cap on how much spending. So less than two months later, we are in here directly having to defend against a…
Thank you. I will yield the floor if some people wish to speak in executive session on the nominations. ____________________
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