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Bob Goodlatte

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Bob Goodlatte is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Virginia's 6th congressional district from 1993 to 2019. During his tenure, he was known for his work on issues related to agriculture, technology, and internet policy. Goodlatte played a significant role in introducing legislation such as the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1999 and the Rural Local Broadcast Signal Act. He also served as the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, where he focused on matters including intellectual property and immigration reform.

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Dec 10, 2019

The charge is abuse of power, but what the majority is really upset about is the fact that the President and the administration is exercising its power under the Constitution, its authorized powers.

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Dec 3, 2019

what is essentially a sham impeachment of this President.

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Dec 3, 2019

The fact that we got witness testimony for this hearing this morning is shameful.

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Dec 3, 2019

this is act two of the three-part tragedy, the impeachment of President Trump.

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Dec 21, 2018

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 475, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 476, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 477, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 478, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 479, ``yea'' on rollcall No…

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Dec 20, 2018

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 499, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 450, and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 451. ____________________

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Dec 12, 2018

American agriculture is a dynamic part of our national economy and a significant part of our local communities. Agriculture impacts the life of every American, and it is important that this industry can continue to meet the needs of our…

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Nov 14, 2018

I was absent from the Capitol when the first vote series was called on November 14, 2018. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 418.

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Sep 26, 2018

Sports gambling is an issue I know well. Throughout my tenure in Congress I have worked to curb the proliferation of unlawful online gambling activity.

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Sep 26, 2018

I have consistently noted the dangers of unlicensed, untaxed, and unregulated internet gambling parlors which suck billions of dollars out of American citizens.

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Jul 23, 2018

I want to thank the gentleman from Maryland and Ranking Member Nadler and others for their work on this legislation, as well as Congressman Issa and Senator Hirono. This is very good legislation and it's overdue. I urge my colleagues to…

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Jul 23, 2018

I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte) that the House suspend the rules and…

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Jul 23, 2018

May I inquire how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Virginia has 14 minutes remaining.

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Jul 23, 2018

This is a good bill. I urge my colleagues to support it, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jul 18, 2018

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 336. ____________________

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Jul 18, 2018

It is my pleasure to yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from California (Mr. Calvert), the chairman of the committee.

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Jul 18, 2018

May I ask how much time is remaining on each side? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Virginia has 1 minute remaining. The gentleman from New York has 2\1/4\ minutes remaining.

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Jul 18, 2018

I have only one speaker remaining to close the debate for our side. I believe we have the right to close. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Jul 18, 2018

In closing, let me just say, this amendment does not in any way take any resources away from any of the six States in the Chesapeake Bay region to improve water quality. What it does take away is the ability of the EPA to dictate to those…

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Jul 18, 2018

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division A (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

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Jul 18, 2018

May I ask how much time is remaining on each side? The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Weber of Texas). The gentleman from Virginia has 6\1/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from New York has 11 minutes remaining.

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Jul 16, 2018

If Thomas Jefferson had written the Declaration of Independence on Facebook, that document would have never seen the light of day.

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Jul 16, 2018

Russia will stop at nothing to interfere with and undermine our system of government.

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Jul 15, 2018

I am troubled about the desire of some of my colleagues to transfer the training facility from its home in Front Royal to Huntsville, Alabama.

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Jul 15, 2018

I firmly believe that moving this center would not only be a colossal waste of taxpayer money but also put public safety at significant risk.

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