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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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Jun 27, 2018

I claim time in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jun 21, 2018

If the gentleman will yield, again, I don't control the floor, and I don't have any direct advice on when that will take place.

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Jun 21, 2018

May I inquire how much time is remaining on each side. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Virginia has 7\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from New York has 7\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Jun 21, 2018

For the purpose of closing on our side, I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Curbelo).

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Jun 21, 2018

May I inquire how much time is remaining on each side. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Virginia has 8 minutes remaining. The gentleman from New York has 11 minutes remaining.

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Jun 21, 2018

To respond to some of the false charges that we are hearing here. First of all, with regard to E-Verify, unfortunately, there is a misconception that it is our intention to implement the new H-2C program and mandate E-Verify for…

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Jun 21, 2018

I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding me this time and for his hard work on this issue as well. Mr. Speaker, this is a very good bill. It is not something that was cooked up overnight. This bill was introduced 6 months ago. It is…

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Jun 21, 2018

If the gentlemen will yield, I don't control the floor schedule so I can't answer the question as to the timing of when the gentleman's opportunity to offer a motion to recommit, which the rules provide for, will be afforded to him. I…

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Jun 18, 2018

the President is very much committed to his four pillars addressing the DACA population, making sure that we have a secure border, closing the loopholes that exist when you get across that border, ending the visa lottery and using those…

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Jun 18, 2018

it was a terrible situation, it's always a terrible situation when you separate children from parents.

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Jun 18, 2018

The Justice Department and FBI didn't treat her like any other criminal suspect and didn't follow standard investigative procedures.

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Jun 15, 2018

Kristen Holman adored her little brother, Garrett. She cherished his warm heart and his bigger than life personality. She loved her brother unconditionally, as did her mother and father, Bobbie and Don. Unfortunately, on February 9, 2017…

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Jun 6, 2018

The answer is yes. This legislation is intended to help our communities fight criminal gangs and the violence and mayhem they wreak, and the bill is not intended to target anyone because of their race or national origin. {time} 1430

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Jun 6, 2018

I am pleased to yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. Comstock).

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Jun 6, 2018

If the gentlewoman will continue to yield, yes, I do. And I certainly support, at every level of government, making sure that we are doing what we can to intervene and get people headed in the right direction and avoiding some of those…

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Jun 6, 2018

I have a motion at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the motion. The text of the motion is as follows: Mr. Goodlatte moves that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3249. The SPEAKER pro tempore…

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May 23, 2018

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 224 and ``nay'' on rollcall No. 225. Amendment No. 19 Offered by Ms. Tenney The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded…

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May 22, 2018

I am prepared to close whenever the gentleman from New York is, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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May 17, 2018

There is really no excuse for what the oil cartels have gotten away with over the years.

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May 17, 2018

The fact that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is not being held accountable for its anticompetitive behavior makes a mockery of U.S. antitrust law.

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May 17, 2018

The 'No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act', or 'NOPEC', is a bipartisan bill whose enactment is long overdue.

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May 16, 2018

I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, beginning on line 13, strike ``knowingly causes serious bodily injury to a law enforcement…

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May 16, 2018

On October 15, 1991, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial was dedicated to honor Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and protection of our Nation and its people…

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May 16, 2018

That is good news, and I yield back the balance of my time The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the previous question is ordered on the bill and on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte). The…

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May 16, 2018

This amendment makes two small, but important changes to the underlying legislation. It first clarifies the language of the bill to assure those who are prosecuted are acting with some level of intent in injuring a police officer. It does…

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