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Jonathan Jackson

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Jonathan Luther Jackson is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Virginia's 2nd congressional district. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has been in office since January 2023. Jackson has focused on various issues during his tenure, including community development and public safety. He has been an outspoken advocate for his constituents and has participated in discussions on national security and civil rights.

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Apr 26, 2023

We are going to have to do better if we are going to deter and defeat the PRC [People's Republic of China].

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Apr 25, 2023

I am for providing ammunition as well. I just want to go on record.

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Apr 18, 2023

Congress has previously provided funding for the Chinook Engine Upgrade in FY22 and FY23, and we are considering FY24 funding at this time.

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Apr 17, 2023

I think prevention obviously is way cheaper than trying to treat once it gets here.

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Apr 17, 2023

I think that prevention obviously is way cheaper than trying to treat once it gets here.

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Apr 17, 2023

Just my county alone has the most property value at risk in the tens of billions of dollars.

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Apr 17, 2023

NOAA is a critical player in helping communities prepare for extreme weather events, which are more frequent in my part of coastal California.

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Apr 17, 2023

I also know my district director and my treasurer in my district are large animal vets, and I know that like a lot of people will choose to be small animal vets because that is where the money is at.

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Mar 27, 2023

I share the sponsor's interest in helping the people of Cuba, a country that I have traveled to several times, but do not believe this legislation is the way to bring about change on the island.

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Mar 27, 2023

America's agriculture, I think anyone would argue, is struggling to survive.

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Mar 27, 2023

I have major concerns with the FORCE Act because I do not believe that Cuba meets the requirements for a State sponsor of terror.

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Mar 27, 2023

We appreciate your consideration of the immense positive impact SNAP has on the lives of millions of Americans as well as its beneficial impact on the national economy and our nation's long-term financial sustainability.

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Mar 27, 2023

I think people in my district, in combination with things like the Biden Administration's new--the money that has just been provided for 87,000 new IRS agents is making people in my district a little bit nervous.

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Mar 7, 2023

I appreciate that. I accept your invitation, would love to work with you, will say as a first thought reporting back to my constituents that there may be a new technology that's going to be invented, funded, deployed, and rolled out, and…

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Mar 7, 2023

The past 5-to-10 years have brought with them unprecedented challenges in North and South America, including natural disasters, political upheaval, border and migration crises, and a pandemic.

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Mar 7, 2023

The majority of Chinese enticements to these small, vulnerable countries have come in the form of significant financial aid and investment in exchange for severing ties with Taiwan.

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Feb 6, 2023

It is nice to meet you. It is a pleasure to serve with you.

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Feb 6, 2023

Were China to gain full capability or significant capability with respect to hypersonic weapons, that would have a strategic-level impact on us.

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Feb 6, 2023

Well, I guess we are going to have to figure that one out, because there are some people who are presenting this as a transformational risk.

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Feb 6, 2023

So, what you are saying is there is worse news than hypersonics; that there are other easier, cheaper weapons that could have game-changing impact?

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Dec 24, 2022

The code word for racism in this campaign has been the bus. It’s not the bus, it’s us. I think that the fundamental issue is not political or legal; it’s a moral question. Will white American leadership have the moral integrity and…

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Dec 24, 2022

I have not made the final decision. I'm giving it serious consideration. I'm not determined to enter the race but I have determined to set the pace, to set the priorities, and I can say to you because of our numbers, our loyalty and our…

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Dec 6, 2022

On rollcall No. 504, I mistakenly voted ``yes'' when I intended to vote ``no.'' Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Baird (Bucshon) Bass (Cicilline) Beatty (Neguse) Brooks (Fleischmann) Cole (Lucas) DeFazio…

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Jul 13, 2022

I thank Ranking Member Rogers for the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this amendment as it would irresponsibly cripple our nuclear deterrent. As China, Russia, and Iran are rapidly advancing their military capability, the House…

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Apr 6, 2022

I thank my colleague from Indiana for the time. Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak about two great patriots who I am proud to call my friends, Dan Scavino and Peter Navarro. These two men have served our country honorably. Sadly, they…

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