Jan 16, 2017
I think, actually, there was a symbolic importance to my members of my constituents to say I'm not coming.
Don Beyer
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Don Beyer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 8th congressional district since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Beyer has focused on issues such as healthcare, economic inequality, and environmental protection during his time in office. He has been an advocate for progressive policies and has often spoken out against the economic impacts of tariffs and other policies he attributes to the previous administration. Beyer has also emphasized the importance of social justice and healthcare access in his legislative efforts.
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Jan 16, 2017
My experience is almost everybody in Europe is terrified of what the Trump presidency may mean, for just the U.S./NATO alliance.
Jan 16, 2017
But this candidate has done so many things whose -- the constant lying, the interference with Russia, the mocking of those with disabilities, the profound disrespect for women. I just couldn't be there to celebrate his inauguration.
Jan 16, 2017
Well, if I look at how Donald Trump did in my district, which is about 20 percent, I think that if there was a poll in my district, I think they would overwhelmingly tell me to stay home.
Jan 16, 2017
I'm not willing to say he's illegitimate, I don't know. I mean, right now, he's certainly legitimate enough to be sworn in on Friday.
Jan 16, 2017
I think we're going to hand out over 400 tickets to my constituents who want to come.
Jan 13, 2017
Mr. Chair, I rise with my Joint Economic Committee Democratic colleagues to address the terrible effects that the Republican budget will have on this country's health. I listened with rapt astonishment to Speaker Ryan's recitation of the…
Jan 11, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Colonel Howard Merritt Steele, Jr. Colonel Steele was the epitome of a soldier. He loved his family, his country, his God, the Army, and West Point. He attended the prestigious Peekskill…
Jan 9, 2017
Today we're marking up H.R. 1159, the United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act.
Jan 9, 2017
It seems that we have tilted the scales upside down, and if what should be good for the goose, good for the gander, that if there's a disclosure, that that's the principle of participation, then let's make that fair for the professors also.
Jan 9, 2017
One of the original objectives when Congress created NASA in 1958 was peaceful international cooperation.
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