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THE SPEAKER, -
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND. THE CHAPLAIN: LET US PRAY. FOR A FEW PASSING YEARS, O GOD, YOU HAVE ENTRUSTED THESE REPRESENTATIVES WITH...
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THE CHAPLAIN, -
GIFT OF AUTHORITY AND LEADERSHIP. MAY THEY DO NO HARM. KEEP THEM FREE FROM THE TEMPTATION OF SEEKING PERSONAL GAIN OR GLORY. SAVE THEM FROM THE MEDIOCRITY...
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THE SPEAKER, -
STANDS APPROVED. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WILL BE LED BY THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA, CONGRESSWOMAN FOXX. MS. FOXX: MEEZE JOIN ME IN THE PLEDGE...
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Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY...
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THE SPEAKER, -
MADAM SPEAKER. THE SPEAKER: MADAM SECRETARY. THE SECRETARY: I HAVE BEEN DIRECTED BY THE SENATE TO INFORM THE HOUSE THAT THE SENATE HAS PASSED WITH AMENDMENT...
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THE SPEAKER, -
CITED AS THE INDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS AMENDMENT ACT OF 2010 IN WHICH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE HOUSE IS REQUESTED. THE SPEAKER: THANK YOU. WITHOUT OBJECTION,...
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THE SPEAKER, -
YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. IT IS MY GREAT PLEASURE AND HONOR TO WELCOME REVEREND BYRON
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Sarbanes, John P. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
BROUGHT TO CONGRESS THIS MORNING. HE'S RETIRING THIS MONTH AFTER SERVING THE MARYLAND COMMUNITY FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS OF SPIRITUAL LEADER AND MENTOR....
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THE SPEAKER, -
EACH SIDE OF THE AISLE. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO RISE? >> ASK PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:...
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WILSON: THANK YOU, MADAM
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER. THIS WEEK CONGRESSMAN GLENN NYE AND I INTRODUCED THE
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Wilson, Charles "Charlie" - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
SWEEP ACT. THIS LEGISLATION WOULD REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT BIPARTISAN COMMISSION BE ESTABLISHED TO REVIEW FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OBJECTION. >> THANK YOU, MADAM
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SPEAKER.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE MAJORITY NOW FINALLY ADMITTED WHAT WE
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Coffman, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
HAVE SUSPECTED FOR MONTHS. THEY HAVE NO INTENTION OF FULFILLING THEIR OBLIGATION TO DRAFT AND PASS A FEDERAL BUDGET. THIS FISCAL IRRESPONSIBILITY ON...
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Coffman, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
YEAR IS TO EVADE CALLING FURTHER ATTENTION TO AN ADDICTION TO RECKLESS SPENDING. THE FEDERAL DEBT HAS GONE UP BY NEARLY $2.4 TRILLION SINCE JANUARY OF...
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| 00:06:52 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS
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Unidentified Speaker, -
RECOGNIZED FOR TWO -- EXCUSE ME -- ONE MINUTE. MR. BACA:
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| 00:06:59 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE FALLED POLICY OF THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION BROUGHT OUR ECONOMY TO A BRINK TWO YEARS AGO, AND WHILE THE ECONOMY IS SHOWING
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Baca, Joe - U.S. Representative, [D] California
SIGHTS OF GROWTH, UNEMPLOYMENT IS STILL UNACCEPTABLE LEVELS. THERE IS STILL TOO MANY FAMILIES HAVING TO SIT DOWN AT THE TABLE TO DECIDE WHICH BILLS THEY...
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| 00:08:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE.
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MR. POE, -
MR. POE: MADAM SPEAKER, MEXICO HAS JOINED A LAWSUIT AGAINST ARIZONA'S NEW
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT LAW. IN ITS LEGAL BRIEF, MEXICO SAYS
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Poe, Ted - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
THE ARIZONA LAW IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL. THAT'S RIGHT, THE FOREIGN COUNTRY OF MEXICO IS LECTURING US ON OUR CONSTITUTION. I GUESS PRESIDENT CALDERON, ...
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| 00:09:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTE. >> THIS PAST MONTH THE SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT RECEIVED BLOCKBUSTER NEWS WHEN IT WAS ANNOUNCED ELECTRIC BOAT WILL BE
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Courtney, Joseph "Joe" D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
ARETIRING 700,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE FROM PFIZER PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY. MR. COURTNEY: THIS IS SPACE WHICH PFIZER WAS GOING TO BE DEPARTING FROM...
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Courtney, Joseph "Joe" D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
THE DECISION TO COME IN AND ACQUIRE THIS SPACE IS A HUGE GOOD NEWS FOR THE ECONOMY IN SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT. IT IS NOT HAPPENING IN A VACUUM. THIS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MS. FOXX: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER.
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MS. FOXX, -
I RISE TODAY IN TRIBUTE TO DON MOSS OF
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PILOT MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA, WHO IS A DEDICATED
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Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
VOLUNTEER AT WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER. WHY IS MR. MOSS SO SPECIAL? BECAUSE OVER THE PAST THREE DECADES HE HAS RACKED UP 47,000...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. SIRES: MADAM
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Unidentified Speaker, -
SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO CELEBRATE THE ORDERLY AND PEACEFUL ELECTION THAT TOOK PLACE IN
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Sires, Albio - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
COLOMBIA. I CONGRATULATE PRESIDENT-ELECT OF COLOMBIA, JUAN SANTOS, AND COMMEND THE PEOPLE OF COLOMBIA FOR THEIR RELENTLESS DEDICATION TO THE DEMOCRATIC...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED
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Unidentified Speaker, -
FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. JOHNSON: THANK
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
YOU, MADAM. RECENT "NEW YORK TIMES" POLL IPPED CASE 54% OF THE PUBLIC BELIEVE THE
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Johnson, Samuel "Sam" - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
PRESIDENT DOES NOT HAVE CLEAR PLAN FOR CREATING JOBS. CLEARLY THE FAILED $1 TRILLION STIMULUS PLAN CREATED TO KEEP UNEMPLOYMENT BELOW 8% SHOWS THE...
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| 00:14:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. REVISE AND EXTEND. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MS.
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Unidentified Speaker, -
TITUS: MADAM SPEAKER, I
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RISE TO CONGRATULATE MY CONSTITUENT, BRYCE HARPER, ON BEING
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Titus, Alice "Dina" - U.S. Representative, [D] Nevada
SELECTED BY THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS AS THE FIRST OVERALL PICK IN THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL DRAFT. HARPER, A NATIVE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA, WHO IS 17...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTE. REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN
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MR. WILSON, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. WILSON: THE HOUSE IS PLAYING POLITICS WITH TROOP
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FUNDING. THE MONEY IS BEING HELD UP BY LIBERAL LAWMAKERS SO THEY CAN ADD BILLIONS OF
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Wilson, Addison "Joe" Graves - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
DOLLARS TO THE SO-CALLED STIMULUS FUNDS AND SPECIAL INTEREST MONEYS TO THE TROOP FUNDING PACKAGE. PARTISAN SPECIAL INTEREST MONEYS AND A HODGEPODGE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. MORAN: MADAM SPEAKER, WE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
SHOULD ALL BE GREATLY CONCERNED FOR THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SAFETY OF OUR U.S. CENSUS WORKERS.
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Moran, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
ACCORDING TO THE CENSUS BUREAU, THERE HAVE BEEN 379 INCIDENTS INVOLVING THREATS AND ABUSE TOWARDS CENSUS EMPLOYEES SO FAR THIS YEAR. THAT'S MORE THAN...
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| 00:18:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
MINUTE. >>
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MADAM SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY TO HONOR TWO SONS OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES TO THEIR COUNTRY.
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Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. MURPHY: WHILE ON PATROL IN AFGHANISTAN, STAFF CAR GENT BRIAN HOOPER WAS KILLED BY A SUICIDE BOMBER. THEY WERE THE 35 AND
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Murphy, Timothy "Tim" - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
36 MEMBERS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD TO BE KILLED IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. SERGEANT FIVE WAS DESCRIBED AS ONE OF THOSE GUYS WHO JUST LIKED...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. MCGOVERN: THANK YOU,
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Unidentified Speaker, -
MADAM SPEAKER. A GREAT DEAL OF ATTENTION HAS BEEN
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOCUSED ON THE RECENT "ROLLING STONE" ARTICLE WHICH RESULTED
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
IN THE RESIGNATION OF STANLEY MCCHRYSTAL. BUT EVEN MORE TROUBLESOME TO ME THAN THE GENERAL'S INAPPROPRIATE REMARKS WERE THE COMMENTS BY SENIOR MILITARY...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
MINUTE. >>
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MADAM SPEAKER, THIS WEEK I INTRODUCED OIL SPILL PREVENTION ACT OF 2010. THIS
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Buchanan, Vernon "Vern" - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
DEEPWATER SPILL IS THE WORST ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER IN U.S. HISTORY. MY BILL WOULD PREVENT FUTURE DISASTERS FROM HAPPENING. NUMBER ONE, WE WANT TO REFORM...
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Buchanan, Vernon "Vern" - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
THE INDUSTRY. WE NEED TO RESCHEDULE AND MAKE SURE EVERY SAFETY INSPECTION IS DONE. THREE, IS ELIMINATE THE LIBEL CAPS ON MAJOR OIL SPILLS. TODAY IT'S...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. PALLONE: MADAM SPEAKER, THE GULF COAST CATASTROPHE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
UNDERSCORES THE NEED
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY AND CLIMATE REFORM TO REIN IN BIG
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Pallone, Frank Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
OIL AND REDUCE OUR RELINES ON DIRTY AND FOREIGN -- RELIANCE ON DIRTY AND FOREIGN FUELS. BIG OIL WAS ABLE TO OPERATE WITH COMPLETE DISREGARD FOR SAFETY...
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| 00:23:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> I RISE TODAY
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Unidentified Speaker, -
TO HONOR A GREAT MAN, MARINE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LANCE CORPORAL TIMOTHY
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Lee, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [R] New York
G. SERVANOWSKY. JUST 21, HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION WHILE SERVING IN SOUTHERN AFGHANISTAN THIS PAST SUNDAY. A NATIVE OF NEW YORK, A 2007 GRADUATE OF THE...
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Lee, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [R] New York
TO DO IT, YOU GO WITH THE BEST. . TIM TRIED TO BE THE BEST AND HIS LIFE WAS TAKEN FAR TOO SOON. BOTH HIM AND HIS FAMILY, WHOM I KNOW PERSONALLY, HAVE...
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| 00:24:54 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RISE TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MS. BERKLEY: MR....
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MS. BERKLEY, -
PUT PARTISAN POLITICS ASIDE AND PASS THE JOBS BILL THAT WOULD
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DO THE FOLLOWING -- EXTEND
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Berkley, Shelley - U.S. Representative, [D] Nevada
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TO THE THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF OUR FELLOW CITIZENS THAT FIND THEMSELVES UNEMPLOYED DUE TO NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN. THAT WOULD PROTECT...
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| 00:26:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. LUNGREN: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, IN A FEW MINUTES WE ARE GOING TO START TALKING ABOUT A RULE AND THEN GO INTO THE
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| 00:26:32 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
SUBSTANCE OF A BILL CALLED THE DISCLOSE ACT. THE DISCLOSE ACT SUPPOSEDLY TALKS MERELY ABOUT DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL SPEECH, BUT WHAT IT REALLY DOES...
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| 00:28:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
1468 AND ASK FOR ITS IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION.
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE RESOLUTION. THE CLERK: HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 206, HOUSE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RESOLUTION 1468.
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THE CLERK, -
RESOLVED, THAT AT ANY TIME AFTER THE ADOPTION OF THIS ppRESOLUTION THE SPEAKER MAY, PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 2-B OF RULE 18, DECLARE THE HOUSE RESOLVED INTO...
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| 00:32:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER. FOR PURPOSE THE DEBATE ONLY I YIELD THE CUSTOMARY 30 MINUTES
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
TO THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA, DR. FOXX. ALL TIME YIELDED IS FOR DEBATE ONLY. I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS MAY HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. MCGOVERN: MADAM SPEAKER, THE RESOLUTION -- THE RESOLUTION PROVIDES
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5175,
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE DISCLOSE ACT,
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
UNDER A STRUCTURED RULE. THE RESOLUTION WAIVES ALL POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL EXCEPT THOSE ARISING CLAUSE 9 OR 10 OF RULE 21....
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| 00:37:52 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER. AND I THANK MY COLLEAGUE FROM MASSACHUSETTS FOR YIELDING TIME.
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Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
I RISE TODAY IN DEFENSE OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION AND TO URGE MY COLLEAGUES TO OPPOSE THIS RULE FOR H.R. 5172, THE SO-CALLED DISCLOSE...
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| 00:38:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
VIRGINIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. CANTOR: I THANK
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MS. FOXX, -
THE GENTLELADY FROM NORTH CAROLINA, I THANK THE SPEAKER. MADAM SPEAKER,
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TODAY I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE PREVIOUS QUESTION
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Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
MOTION AND IN SUPPORT OF THE LATEST YOUCUT SPENDING REDUCTION SENT TO THE FLOOR DIRECTLY FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. THIS WEEK'S PROPOSAL, SPONSORED BY...
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| 00:40:12 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I WOULD UST WANT TO POINT US TO THE PREVIOUS SPEAKER THAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WANT US TO FIX
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| 00:40:17 |
McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THIS ECONOMY WHICH WE ARE TRYING TO DO. I WOULD ALSO POINT OUT THAT WE HAVE CREATED MORE JOBS THIS YEAR THAN IN THE ENTIRE EIGHT YEARS OF THE BUSH...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
JUST MADE. I WOULD ALSO LIKE
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Pelosi, Nancy - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TO MAKE A FURTHER POINT WHICH IS 87.5% OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE SUPPORT WHAT THE DISCLOSE ACT WILL DO. WHICH IS TO SHED LIGHT ON ELECTIONS. MR. SPEAKER...
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| 00:45:11 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I WOULD NOW LIKE TO YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEWOMAN
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MS. FOXX, -
FROM MICHIGAN, MRS. MILLER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM MICHIGAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MRS. MILLER: THANK YOU. MADAM SPEAKER,...
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| 00:45:24 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DEBT IS OVER $13 TRILLION AND OUR ANNUAL DEFICIT IS EXPECTED TO BE
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| 00:45:28 |
Miller, Candice - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
NEARLY $1.6 TRILLION THIS YEAR ALONE. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS OUT-OF-CONTROL SPENDING. AND TODAY HOUSE REPUBLICANS OFFER ANOTHER...
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| 00:46:43 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCGOVERN: MY REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES
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| 00:46:47 |
MR. MCGOVERN, -
CLAIM THAT THEY HAVE THE BEST INTEREST OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AT HEART. THAT THEY WANT TO HELP
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THE TAXPAYERS. YET I FIND IT SOMEWHAT IRONIC THAT THEY PROPOSE THAT WE CUT MONEY FOR JOBS, MONEY FOR HEALTH CARE, MONEY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, AND AT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER. MADAM SPEAKER, EVERY CITIZEN IN THIS COUNTRY,
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Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
IN FACT EVERY SCHOOL CHILD ABOVE THE FIFTH GRADE, OUGHT TO KNOW WHAT THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION SAYS. BUT WE KNOW THAT OUR EDUCATION IS LACKING...
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| 00:49:43 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS NO LONGER HERE BECAUSE
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Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
SHE FRANKLY, HOPEFULLY INADVERTENTLY MISSTATED THE LAW. SHE SAID WITH THE DECISION BY THE SUPREME COURT IT WOULD ALLOW COMPANIES, EVEN THOSE THAT ARE...
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MS. FOXX, -
IS AN AFFRONT TO THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONSTITUTION. THIS IS AN AFFRONT TO THE
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Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
PROCEEDINGS OF THIS HOUSE. AND JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE SAYS IT IS DOESN'T MAKE IT SO. THIS IS A DISCLOSE ACT THAT WAS DESIGNED IN SECRET GIVING UNIONS AND...
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| 00:55:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. MCGOVERN: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. ONE OF THE REASONS WHY THE AMERICAN PEOPLE OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORT
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| 00:55:51 |
McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THE DISCLOSE ACT IS BECAUSE QUITE FRANKLY THEY ARE CONCERNED AND RIGHTLY SO THAT MONEY IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE OF AN INFLUENCE IN POLITICS. NOT JUST...
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| 00:57:52 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOXX: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I NOW YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN, MR.
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| 00:57:58 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
SENSENBRENNER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. SENSENBRENNER: I THANK THE GENTLEWOMAN FOR YIELDING. LET ME...
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| 00:58:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FROM MASSACHUSETTS WHAT THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA SAID. CITIZENS
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Sensenbrenner, F. "James" James Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
UNITED DID NOT DO ANYTHING TO REPEAL THE BAN AGAINST FOREIGN MONEY INFLUENCING AMERICAN ELECTIONS. SO THIS BILL HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH WHAT THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 01:01:18 |
MS. FOXX, -
SECONDS. MR. SENSENBRENNER: IT'S NO WONDER THAT THE DEMOCRATIC SUPPORTERS OF THIS BILL HAVE MADE
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| 01:01:22 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPECIAL EXEMPTIONS FOR UNIONS AND THAT ANY ATTEMPTS IN THE HOUSE ADMINISTRATION
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| 01:01:25 |
Sensenbrenner, F. "James" James Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
COMMITTEE TO RECTIFY THIS DISCRIMINATION BETWEEN UNIONS AND CORPORATIONS WERE DEFEATED ON PARTY LINE VOTES. IT'S EVIDENT WHILE THIS LEGISLATION INCREASES...
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| 01:02:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MADAM SPEAKER, LET ME AGAIN POINT OUT THAT ONE REASON WHY THE AMERICAN PEOPLE OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORT THIS BILL IS BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT, YOU KNOW, FINANCIAL
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| 01:02:06 |
McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
INSTITUTIONS, TARP RECIPIENTS TO BE ABLE TO USE TAXPAYER MONEY TO RUN NEGATIVE ADS. ONE OF THE REASONS WHY THE AMERICAN PEOPLE OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORT...
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| 01:03:22 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I THANK THE DISTINGUISHED MANAGER OF THE RULES COMMITTEE FOR HIS LEADERSHIP
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| 01:03:28 |
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
AND THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER, VERY MUCH. I THOUGHT I WOULD JUST HOLD UP THIS BOOK THAT HAS MANY ITEMS IN IT, BUT THE MOST PRECIOUS DOCUMENT IS THE CONSTITUTION....
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| 01:06:39 |
MR. MCGOVERN, -
MINUTE. MS. JACKSON LEE: I THANK THE SPEAKER. HERE'S WHAT I'D LIKE TO DO. I'D LIKE US TO BE
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| 01:06:43 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ABLE TO ENGAGE AND
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| 01:06:46 |
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
TELL YOU WHAT OUR ISSUES ARE WHATEVER WE ARE RUNNING FOR. AND, YES, WE HAVE TO RUN WITH THE RESOURCES THAT WE HAVE TO RAISE. AND WHEN I SAY THAT, INDIVIDUALS...
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| 01:08:10 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I OW YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA, MR. PENCE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 01:08:16 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
FROM INDIANA IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. PENCE: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE AND TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS,
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| 01:08:21 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MADAM SPEAKER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT
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| 01:08:24 |
MR. PENCE, -
OBJECTION. MR. PENCE: I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE
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| 01:08:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RULE. WHILE OTHER MATTERS ARE BEING DEBATED IN THE COURSE OF THIS, THIS RULE ALSO PROVIDES FOR
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| 01:08:32 |
Pence, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
CONSIDERATION OF A CONFERENCE REPORT ON THE IRAN SANCTIONS ACCOUNTABILITY AND DIVESTMENT ACT. AND I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THIS LEGISLATION WITH A...
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| 01:11:58 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I -- MR. MCGOVERN: MADAM SPEAKER, I WOULD LIKE TO YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. DOGGETT.
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| 01:12:03 |
MR. MCGOVEN, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED
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| 01:12:05 |
MR. MCGOVERN, -
FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. DOGGETT: MADAM SPEAKER, LET'S KEEP AMERICA THE BEST
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| 01:12:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DEMOCRACY NOT THE BEST AMERICA, NOT THE
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| 01:12:12 |
Doggett, Lloyd - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
BEST DEMOCRACY THAT MONEY CAN BUY, THE POLLUTION OF OUR POLITICAL PROCESS WITH TENS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN SPENDING BY THE WORLD'S LARGEST MULTINATIONAL...
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| 01:15:24 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF THIS HOUSE IS A GREAT HONOR AND VERY POWERFUL
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| 01:15:27 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
THING. HOWEVER SIMPLY SAYING SOMETHING ON THE FLOOR DOES NOT MAKE IT TRUE. I WOULD LIKE TO NOW YIELD TWO MINUTES TO MY COLLEAGUE FROM OKLAHOMA, MR....
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| 01:15:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
INCREDIBLY RESTRICTIVE RULE AND UNDERLYING LEGISLATION.
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| 01:15:49 |
Cole, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] Oklahoma
THE LACC OF DEMOCRACY AND OPENNESS THAT EXISTS IN THIS HOUSE IS EVIDENT WHEN THE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE SELF-EXECUTES A 45-PAGE MANAGER'S AMENDMENT TO...
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| 01:18:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECCGNIZED. MR. MCGOVERN: MADAM SPEAKER, I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT TO
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| 01:18:11 |
MR. MCGOVERN, -
REMIND EVERYBODY THAT THE SUPREME
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| 01:18:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COURT DECISION IN THE CITIZENS
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| 01:18:15 |
McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
UNITED CASE ESSENTIALLY ALLOW US UNLIMITED SPECIAL INTEREST MONEY , CORPORATE MONEY TO DROWN OUT THE VOICES OF EVERYDAY PEOPLE. THAT'S WHAT THE ISSUE...
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| 01:19:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I'D LIKE TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. LUNGREN.
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| 01:19:36 |
MS. FOXX, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. LUNGREN: MADAM SPEAKER, I'M SURE IT'S NOT INTENTIONAL BUT FAUSTHOODS ARE BEING...
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| 01:19:42 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ON THIS FLOOR. THIS IS NO POLL THAT SHOWS THE
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| 01:19:45 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
AMERICAN PEOPLE SUPPORT THE DISCLOSE ACT. IT WOULD BE AMAZING IF THEY DID SINCE WE DIDN'T GET THE LAST VERSION OF IT UNTIL TWO HOURS BEFORE WE WENT...
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| 01:21:57 |
MS. FOXX, -
ENTITIES, WE
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| 01:21:58 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OFFERED AN AMENDMENT IN COMMITTEE TO OFFER THAT. IT
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| 01:22:02 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
WAS DEFEATED ON A PARTY-LINE VOTE BY THE MAJORITY PARTY. SO PLEASE, LET'S AT LEAST BE HONEST. IF YOU ARE GOING TO DISCLOSE, DISCLOW YOUR MOTIVATIONS,...
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| 01:22:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RESERVES. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS. FOXX: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I NOW WOULD LIKE
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| 01:22:32 |
MR. MCGOVERN, -
TO YIELD TWO
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| 01:22:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA, MR.
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| 01:22:36 |
MS. FOXX, -
BOUSTANY. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. LIEU STANDY: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I -- MR....
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| 01:22:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE PREVIOUS QUESTION AND THE RULE BECAUSE
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| 01:22:46 |
MR. LIEU STANDY, -
AMERICAN FAMILIES CONTINUE TO STRUGGLE WITH RISING HEALTH CARE
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| 01:22:49 |
Boustany, Charles W. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
COSTS. RECENTLY THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE AND THE CENTER FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES REPORTED THAT HEALTH CARE COSTS FOR FAMILIES AND...
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| 01:24:56 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS. FOXX: THANK
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| 01:25:00 |
MR. MCGOVERN, -
YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I NOW YIELD
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| 01:25:02 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN, MR. UPTON.
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| 01:25:06 |
MS. FOXX, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. UPTON: IT'S A GREAT DAY IN MICHIGAN.
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| 01:25:12 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I RISE IN SUPPORT OF DEFEATING THE PREVIOUS
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| 01:25:16 |
Upton, Frederick "Fred" S. - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
QUESTION WHICH IS NEXT VOTE HERE ON HOUSE FLOOR. I WORKED FOR RONALD REAGAN. WE HAVE A $1.5 TRILLION DEFICIT THIS YEAR. THE LAST THING THAT WE SHOULD...
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| 01:27:22 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCGOVERN: I FIND IT
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| 01:27:27 |
MR. MCGOVERN, -
PUZZLING TO HEAR MY FRIEND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE ALL OF A SUDDEN TALK ABOUT THE DEFICIT
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| 01:27:30 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WHEN BILL CLINTON LEFT OFFICE
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| 01:27:32 |
McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
HE LEFT THE REPUBLICANS AND GEORGE BUSH A RECORD SURPLUS. THERE WAS NO DEFICIT. WE WERE PAYING DOWN THE DEBT. THEY TOOK THAT SURPLUS AND TURNED IT AROUND...
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| 01:28:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER. I NOW WOULD LIKE TO YIELD ONE MINUTE AGAIN TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. LUNGREN. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE
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| 01:28:55 |
MS. FOXX, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE
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| 01:29:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTE. MR. LUNGREN: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I'M SHOCKED THAT MY FRIEND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE WOULD CRITICIZE THE PRESIDENT'S RELATIONSHIP
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| 01:29:12 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
WITH B.P. IN TERMS OF THE MASSIVE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT HE RECEIVED WHILE HE WAS RUNNING FOR OFFICE. I DON'T THINK THAT OUGHT TO BE PART OF THIS DEBATE....
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| 01:30:25 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH
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| 01:30:29 |
MR. MCGOVERN, -
CAROLINA. MS. FOXX: THANK YOU,
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| 01:30:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MADAM SPEAKER. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
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| 01:30:37 |
MS. FOXX, -
MS. FOXX: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. WE HAVE TO CONSTANTLY REMIND OUR COLLEAGUES ACROSS THE AISLE
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| 01:30:41 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THAT REPUBLICANS WERE IN CHARGE
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| 01:30:43 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
OF THE CONGRESS WHEN PRESIDENT CLINTON WAS IN OFFICE HIS LAST SIX YEARS AND THAT DEMOCRATS WERE IN CHARGE OF CONGRESS THE LAST TWO YEARS OF MR. BUSH'S...
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| 01:33:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO ALLOW ALL MEMBERS OF
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| 01:33:30 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
CONGRESS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE TO CUT SPENDING. REPUBLICAN WHIP ERIC CANTOR RECENTLY LAUNCHED THE YOUCUT INITIATIVE WHICH GIVES PEOPLE AN OPPORTUNITY...
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| 01:35:10 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE REMAINING? THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN HAS NINE MINUTES. MR. MCGOVERN: I YIELD MYSELF THE
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| 01:35:15 |
MR. MCGOVERN, -
BALANCE OF THE TIME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR THE
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| 01:35:18 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BALANCE OF HIS TIME. MR. MCGOVERN: MADAM SPEAKER, FIRST
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| 01:35:20 |
MR. MCGOVERN, -
OF ALL, THE UNDERLYING BILL THAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT
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| 01:35:22 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HERE TODAY DOES NOT VIOLATE THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION.
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| 01:35:25 |
McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THAT'S JUST A RIDICULOUS ARGUMENT. AND WE ARE SUPPORTING THIS BILL BECAUSE WE BELIEEE THAT NO ONE SPENDING LARGE SUMS OF MONEY ON CAMPAIGNS SHOULD BE...
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| 01:39:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE RESOLUTION. SO MANY AS ARE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYE VS. IT. MS. FOXX: MADAM SPEAKER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN...
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| 01:40:05 |
MS. FOXX, -
THE YEAS AND NAYS HAVE BEEN
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| 01:40:06 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
REQUESTED. THOSE FAVORING A VOTE BY THE YEAS AND NAYS WILL
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| 01:40:09 |
MS. FOXX, -
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| 01:40:11 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RISE. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE...
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| 02:07:43 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE QUESTION SON ADOPTION OF THE ARE RESOLUTION. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. THE GENTLELADY FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS....
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| 02:08:05 |
MS. FOXX, -
RISE. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING
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| 02:08:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RISEN A RECORDED VOTE IS ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY...
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| 02:16:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LAID UPON THE TABLE. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE VOTE ON THE MOTION OF THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY, MR. PAYNE, TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO...
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| 02:16:55 |
THE CLERK, -
OF THEIR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF DESIGNATING 2010 AS THE YEAR OF THE FATHER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE QUESTION...
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| 02:17:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DEVICE. THIS IS A FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES HOUSE...
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| 02:25:15 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE QUESTION ON SUSPENDING THE RULES AND AGREEING TO HOUSE RESOLUTION...
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| 02:25:45 |
THE CLERK, -
UNITED STATES-JAPAN TREATY OF MUAL COOPERATION AND SECURITY AND EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO THE PEOPLE OF JAPAN FOR ENHANCING PEACE, PROSPERITY AND SECURITY...
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| 02:26:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, 2/3 BEING IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, -- >> MADAM SPEAKER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO. >> I ASK FOR A RECORDED...
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| 02:26:17 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
A RECORDED VOTE IS REQUESTED.
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| 02:26:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THOSE FAVORING A RECORDED VOTE WILL
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| 02:26:21 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
RISE. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING
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| 02:26:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RISEN A RECORDED VOTE IS ORDERED. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 8 OF RULE 20, FURTHER PROCEED -- FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THIS QUESTION WILL BE POSTPONED. THE HOUSE...
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| 02:28:10 |
Brady, Robert A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN, MR. CONYERS, OR HIS DESIGNEE, MAY CONTROL 10 MINUTES OF GENERAL DEBATE TIME ALLOCATED TO THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE...
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| 02:28:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS TO REVISE AND
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| 02:28:32 |
Brady, Robert A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
EXTEND THEIR REMARKS ON H.R. 5175 AND INCLUDE EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION...
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| 02:28:45 |
Brady, Robert A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
CHAIR DECLARES THE HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5175. THE CHAIR APPOINTS THH GENTLEMAN...
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| 02:29:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
BY TITLE. THE CLERK: A BILL TO AMEND THE FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACT OF 1971 TO PROHIBIT FORGE INFLUENCE IN FEDERAL ELECTION,
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| 02:29:28 |
THE CLERK, -
PROHIBIT GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS FROM MAKING EXPENDITURES WITH RESPECT TO SUCH ELECTIONS AND TO ESTABLISH DIADECISIONAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS IN RESPECT...
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| 02:29:47 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. BRADY WILL CONTROL 20 MINUTE, AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. LUNGREN WILL CONTROL 30 MINUTES AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN, MR. CONYERS,...
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| 02:30:05 |
MR. BRADY, -
WITH THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND THE HOUSE LEADERSHIP INPORT OF
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| 02:30:08 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
H.R. 5175,
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| 02:30:11 |
Brady, Robert A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
THE DEMOCRACY IS STRENGTHENED BY CASTING LIGHT ON ELECTIONS ACT, OR DISCLOSE ACT. IT'S DESIGNED TO BRING GREATER TRANSPARENCY TO ELECTION SPENDING. IT...
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| 02:33:21 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SECONDS. THE DISCLOSE ACT ENSURES
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| 02:33:24 |
Brady, Robert A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROVIDES PROMPT AND HONEST DISCLOSURE ABOUT THOSE SEEKING TO INFLUENCE OUR ELECTIONS. IT'S BEEN CONSIDERED BY THE HOUSE AND SENATE...
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| 02:34:38 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LUNGREN. MR. LUNGREN: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. OBVIOUSLY IF YOU ATTEMPT
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| 02:34:46 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
TO SPEAK ON THE FLOOR AND YOUR MICROPHONE IS NOT NEAR YOU, OR THEY HAVE TURNED IT OFF, YOU CAN'T EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO REPRESENT YOUR CONSTITUENTS...
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| 02:39:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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| 02:39:34 |
MR. CONYERS, -
CONYERS: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF THE
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| 02:39:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
HOUSE, THIS IS THE MOST
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| 02:39:42 |
Conyers, John Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
DISTURBING DEBATE THAT I HAVE ENGAGED IN IN THE 111TH CONGRESS, AND TO HEAR WHAT I HAVE ALREADY HEARD FROM ONE OF THE MOST DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS OF...
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| 02:44:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
CALIFORNIA. WHO SEEKS RECOGNITION? THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA. >> MR. CHAIRMAN, I WOULD LIKE TO YIELD TO THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA, ZOE LOFGREN,...
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| 02:44:36 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FOUR MINUTES. MS. LOFGREN: MR. SPEAKER, THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION IN THE
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| 02:44:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
CITIZENS UNITED CASE FUNDAMENTALLY ALTERS THE
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| 02:44:46 |
Lofgren, Zoe - U.S. Representative, [D] California
POLITICAL LANDSCAPE AS A RESULT OF THE COURT'S RULING ALL ORGANIZATIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND UNIONS ARE FREE TO TAKE UNLIMITED CORPORATE MONEY AND MAKE...
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| 02:48:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIRMAN, I'D LIKE TO YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSISSIPPI, MR.
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| 02:48:04 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
HARPER, A VALUED MEMBER OF OUR COMMITTEE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSISSIPPI IS RECOGNIZED. FOR HOW LONG? MR. HARPER: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN....
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| 02:48:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HARPER: IF THERE IS ANYTHING IN THE HEARINGS ON THIS
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| 02:48:16 |
MR. HARPER, -
BILL AND SUBSEQUENT DISCUSSION TAUGHT US, IT IS THAT THE BILL IS FAR
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| 02:48:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM
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| 02:48:20 |
Harper, Gregg - U.S. Representative, [R] Mississippi
CLEAR. THEEAUTHORS OF THE BILL SAY IT DOES ONE THING, THE EXPERTS SAYS IT DOES ANOTHER. THE MAJORITY'S OWN WITNESSES HAVE SAID IT WILL BE UP TO THE...
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| 02:51:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
IT INTO EFFECT BEFORE THE REGULATORS OR
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| 02:51:28 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
THE REGULATED
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| 02:51:29 |
Harper, Gregg - U.S. Representative, [R] Mississippi
COMMUNITY ARE READY. DOING WHAT THEY CAN TO DELAY COURT REVIEW AND TAKING THOSE STEPS DESPITE THEIR OBVIOUS EXPECTATION THAT PARTS OF THE BILLS...
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| 02:52:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
VAN HOLLEN, AUTHOR OF THE LEGISLATION, THREE MINUTES.
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| 02:52:14 |
MR. BRADY, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. VAN HOLLEN: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I WANT TO START BY THANKING CHAIRMAN BRADY AND MS....
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| 02:52:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE AS
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| 02:52:22 |
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
WELL AS CHAIRMAN CONYERS AND MR. NADLER AND THOSE ON THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. AND TO MIKE CASTLE AND THE OTHER CO-SPONSORS OF THIS LEGISLATION. pHICH...
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| 02:55:41 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RECOGNIZE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CONSTITUTION SUBCOMMITTEE,
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| 02:55:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
JERRY NADLER OF NEW YORK, FOR
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| 02:55:46 |
MR. CONYERS, -
TWO MINUTES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. NADLER: THANK YOU, MR.
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| 02:55:55 |
THE CHAIR, -
SPEAKER. I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE DISCLOSE ACT. EARLIER THIS YEAR, THE SUPREME COURT
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| 02:56:00 |
MR. NADLER, -
REVERSED DECADES OF PRECEDENTS AND RULED THAT CORPORATIONS ARE INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU AND ME AND CAN PUT AS MUCH MONEY INTO ELECTIONS AS THEY WANT. IT...
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| 02:58:08 |
THE CHAIR, -
ADS FROM CITIZENS FOR A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT
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| 02:58:13 |
Nadler, Jerrold - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
ARE FROM B.P. OR THE SIERRA CLUB TO KNOW HOW IT AFFECTS THEIR DECISIONS. THERE ARE OBLIGATIONS TO DISCLOSE CONTRIBUTORS. TO LIMIT -- BY LIMITING IT TO...
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| 02:59:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. MCCARTHY A VALUED MEMBER OF
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| 02:59:19 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
OUR COMMITTEE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE -- THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCCARTHY: MR. CHAIRMAN, JUST A BLOCK AWAY FROM
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| 02:59:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THIS BUILDING, THE CAPITOL,
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| 02:59:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
STANDS THE SUPREME COURT. LIKE MANY OTHER COURTHOUSES
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| 02:59:31 |
McCarthy, Kevin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
ACROSS THIS COUNTRY, IT BEARS THE IMAGE OF THE GODDESS OF JUSTICE. MANY OF YOU KNOW THE STATUE. SHE HOLDS A SET OF SCALES SYMBOLIZING THE FAIRNESS AND...
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| 03:02:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
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| 03:02:40 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
MR. MCCARTHY: AS ONE MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ASKED, WHERE DID
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| 03:02:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE MONEY COME FROM? IT'S ENOUGH TO MAKE UNIONS NOT
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| 03:02:47 |
McCarthy, Kevin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
HAVE TO REPORT ANY OF THEIR DUES. THE AVERAGE FOR A UNION IS $377 IN 2004. IT TREATS THEM DIFFERENT THAN WE TREAT EVERY OTHER AMERICAN AND EVERY OTHER...
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| 03:03:50 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. LUNGREN: I YIELD THE GENTLEMAN 30 SECONDS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCCARTHY: THE BACK ROOM DEAL
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| 03:03:56 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
WAS NOT DONE. I STARTED THIS SPEECH
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| 03:03:58 |
THE CHAIR, -
THINKING OF THE GODDESS OF JUSTICE AND I GO THROUGH THIS BILL, THE
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| 03:04:01 |
McCarthy, Kevin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
BLINDFOLD IS TAKEN OFF AND THE THUMB IS PUT ON THE SCALE TO WEIGH TO ONE SIDE. THIS DOES NOT HONOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT OR THE FAIRNESS OF WHAT THIS BUILDINGGREPRESENTS....
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| 03:04:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
ON BOTH SIDES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA HAS 150 MINUTES, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN
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| 03:04:28 |
MR. BRADY, -
HAS 2 1/2 MINUTES, AND THE
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| 03:04:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA HAS 17 1/2 MINUTES. MR. BRADY: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I'M PLEASED TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA,...
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| 03:04:42 |
Brady, Robert A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
ADMINISTRATION, MS. SUSAN DAVIS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MRS.
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| 03:04:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
DAVIS: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I RISE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF THE DISCLOSE ACT. UNDER
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| 03:04:57 |
Davis, Susan - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CURRENT LAW, YES, IT IS CORRECT THAT GROUPS MUST DISCLOSE THEIR NAME, THEIR NAME AND ADVERTISEMENTS AND FILE A DISCLOSURE FORM. BUT YOU KNOW, THAT DOESN'T...
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| 03:07:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. BRADY: I'M PLEASED TO YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW MEXICO, MR. TEAGUE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR
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| 03:07:24 |
MR. BRADY, -
ONE MINUTE. MR.
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| 03:07:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
TEAGUE: MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THE DISCLOSE ACT, A BILL I'M PROUD
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| 03:07:37 |
Teague, Harry - U.S. Representative, [D] New Mexico
TO CO-SPONSOR. SEVERAL MONTHS AGO IN THE CITIZEN UNITED CASE, THE SUPREME COURT MADE A DANGEROUS DECISION TO ALLOW UNLIMITED CORPORATE AND UNION MONEY...
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| 03:08:58 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS
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| 03:09:00 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. SMITH: I WANT TO THANK MY COLLEAGUE FOR YIELDING ME TIME. IN
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| 03:09:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
CITIZENS UNITED VS. FEDERAL ELECTION
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| 03:09:07 |
Smith, Lamar S. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
COMMISSION, THE SUPREME COURT STRUCK DOWN SEVERAL PROVISIONS OF FEDERAL LAW ON THE GROUNDS THEY VIOLATED ORGANIZATIONS' FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS. YET, THE...
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| 03:10:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNITION? THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. MR. CONYERS: MR. SPEAKER, I'M PLEASED TO YIELD
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| 03:10:28 |
MR. CONYERS, -
TO JARED POLIS, THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. POLIS: PEOPLE ENJOY THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS BUT CORPORATIONS...
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| 03:10:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
SONS CAN'T BE SENT OFF TO
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| 03:10:54 |
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
WAR. CORPORATIONS ARE POLITICAL ZOMBIES ONLY KNOWING THE PURSUIT. THE ECONOMMC REASON THAT CORPORATIONS EXIST. BUT IN THE POLITICAL CONTEXT, THERE IS...
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| 03:11:48 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, I'M PLEADSED TO RECOGNIZE MR. HALL FROM NEW YORK FOR ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 03:11:54 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
NEW YORK IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. HALL: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I
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| 03:11:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
RISE TODAY TO STRONGLY SUPPORT H.R. 5175, THE DISCLOSE
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| 03:12:02 |
Hall, John - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
ACT. THE CITIZENS UNITED WAS DISASTROUS AND GAVE CORPORATIONS NOT JUST THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS BUT WAY MORE RIGHTS THAN PERSONS HAVE. ANY CITIZEN HAS A...
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| 03:13:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS
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| 03:13:18 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
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| 03:13:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. LUNGREN: MR. CHAIRMAN, THERE HAS BEEN A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE DIFFERENT GROUPS THAT SUPPORT THIS
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| 03:13:53 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
BILL. INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH AS DEBATE STARTED ON THE RULE TODAY WE RECEIVED WORD FROM 18 MORE GROUPS THAT THEY OPPOSE THIS BILL. NOW WE'RE UP TO 456 GROUPS...
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| 03:19:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONYERS: MR. SPEAKER, I'M PLEASED TO YIELD THE TWO DISTINGUISHED SUBCOMMITTEE
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| 03:19:28 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CHAIRMAN -- YIELD TO THE DISTINGUISHED SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN 45 SECONDS. I ONLY HAVE TWO 45 SECONDS LEFT AND I YIELD HIM ONE OF THEM. THE CHAIR: THE...
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| 03:19:48 |
THE CHAIR, -
ARE THE REPUBLICANS OPPOSED TO RESTRICTING CAMPAIGN DONATIONS
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| 03:19:52 |
Johnson, Henry "Hank" C. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
IN AMERICAN CAMPAIGNS, BOTH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL? WHY? IT'S BECAUSE REPUBLICANS FAVOR BIG BUSINESS, AND BIG BUSINESS FAVORS REPUBLICANS. WITH ALL...
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| 03:20:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA HAS SIX
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| 03:20:48 |
MR. BRADY, -
MINUTES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN HAS 45 SECONDS. AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 03:20:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
CALIFORNIA HAS 11 MINUTES. MR. BRADY: MR. CHAIRMAN, AT THIS TIME I'M PLEASED TO RECOGNIZE THE GENTLEMAN FROO DELAWARE A MINUTE AND A HALF, MR.
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| 03:21:03 |
MR. BRADY, -
CASTLE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM DELAWARE IS RECOGNIZED. MR. CASTLE: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. I DO
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| 03:21:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE DISCLOSE ACT. I'D
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| 03:21:14 |
Castle, Michael N. - U.S. Representative, [R] Delaware
LIKE TO THANK MR. VAN HOLLEN, HIS OFFICE, FOR THEIR WORK ON THIS AS WELL. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS RELATIVELY SIMPLE. I THINK THAT ALL OF US IN THIS...
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| 03:23:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
CALIFORNIA. MR. LUNGREN: I WOULD EXTEND A MINUTE OF MY TIME TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN WHO I UNDERSTAND NEEDS MORE TIME.
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| 03:23:14 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
MR. CONYERS: COULD THE GENTLEMAN SPARE US A COUPLE MINUTES? MR. LUNGREN: WELL, LET'S START WITH A MINUTE AND SEE WHERE WE
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| 03:23:22 |
MR. CONYERS, -
GO FROM THERE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE
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| 03:23:26 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
MINUTE. MR. CONYERS: I'M VERY PLEASED NOW TO RECOGNIZE THE
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| 03:23:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
DISTINGUISHED SENIOR MEMBER OF THE
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| 03:23:33 |
Conyers, John Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, SHEILA JACKSON LEE OF TEXAS, ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY FROM TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE.
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| 03:23:45 |
THE CHAIR, -
MS. JACKSON LEE: THANK YOU FOR YOUR LAIDERSHIP AND BOLDNESS ON THIS ISSUE. I HOLD IN MY HAND A VERSION OF THE CONSTITUTION THAT
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| 03:23:52 |
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
IS IN THIS VERY DISTINCT BOOK OF RULES AND CLEARLY, I THINK IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND REALLY THE %% ACTION ITEMS OF THIS LEGISLATION....
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| 03:25:02 |
THE CHAIR, -
PENNSYLVANIA. MR. BRADY: I'M PLEASED TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND, MR. VAN HOLLEN. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS
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| 03:25:09 |
MR. BRADY, -
RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. VAN HOLLEN: I THANK THE CHAIRMAN. I WANT TO
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| 03:25:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
EMPHASIZE, AS JUSTICE STEVENS POINTED OUT IN HIS
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| 03:25:18 |
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
DISSENT, THE SUPREME COURT DECISION DID OPEN THE DOOR TO FOREIGN CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS SPENDING MONEY DIRECTLY IN U.S. ELECTIONS. IF YOU HAVE A SUB...
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| 03:27:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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| 03:27:35 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
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| 03:27:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
LUNGREN: MR. CHAIRMAN, I FIND IT INSTRUCTIVE THAT ONE OF THE MEMBERS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE, WHEN SHE GOT DOWN
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| 03:27:50 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
HERE TO TALK ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION, SAID, I HAVE THIS VERSION OF THE CONSTITUTION. AS FAR AS I KNOW, THERE'S ONLY ONE VERSION OF THE CONSTITUTION. EXCEPT...
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| 03:30:09 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
TERMS OF THE BILL IS REND THEY ARE BILL UNCONSTITUTIONAL BECAUSE THE COURTS SAY YOU CAN'T DISTINGUISH AMONG DIFFERENT GROUPS UNLESS YOU USE THE SAME BASIS....
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| 03:33:02 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. CONYERS: I'LL USE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. MEMBERS
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| 03:33:05 |
MR. CONYERS, -
OF THE HOUSE, I'VE BEEN
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| 03:33:06 |
THE CHAIR, -
ON THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
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| 03:33:09 |
Conyers, John Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
LONGER THAN ANYONE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. SAND SAVE ONE OTHER COURT DECISION, THERE'S BEEN NO DECISION THAT THEY HAVE EVER RENDERED THAT I CONSIDER...
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| 03:34:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. LUNGREN: MR. CHAIRMAN, AT
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| 03:34:21 |
MR. BRADY, -
THIS TIME, IT'S MY DISTINCT
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| 03:34:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
HONOR TO RECOGNIZE THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO THE
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| 03:34:26 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
DISTINGUISHED LEADER OF THE REPUBLICANS HERE IN THE HOUSE, MR. BOEHNER FOR ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BOEHNER:...
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| 03:34:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW
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| 03:34:41 |
Boehner, John A. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
ABRIDGING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH. WE ALL KNOW THAT THAT'S PART OF OUR FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. AND IT'S FIRST FOR A REASON. BECAUSE FREEDOM...
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| 03:37:48 |
THE CHAIR, -
I HAVE NO MORE SPEAKERS, IF THE GENTLEMAN IS PREPARED TO CLOSE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 03:37:53 |
MR. BRADY, -
FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. LUNGREN: I UNDERSTAND THE GENTLEMAN IS GOING TO CLOSE, SO I WILL USE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME.
|
| 03:37:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: YES. THE GENTLEMAN IS
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| 03:38:01 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. LUNGREN: I YIELD MYSELF THE BALANCE OF MY TIME.
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| 03:38:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, I'VE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO SERVE IN THIS HOUSE FOR A NUMBER OF
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| 03:38:09 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
YEARS. DURING THAT PERIOD OF TIME, I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE PROBABLY THOUSANDS OF TIMES ON MANY, MANY, MANY DIFFERENT ISSUES. SOMETIMES THE...
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| 03:42:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
BRADY: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. MR.
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| 03:42:23 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
CHAIRMAN, FIRST, LET ME THANK THE STAFF OF HOUSE ADMINISTRATION, JAMIE FLEET,
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| 03:42:27 |
Brady, Robert A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
MATT PINKAS FOR THE HARD WORK THEY'VE DONE ON THIS BILL. IT WAS A LOT OF MOVING AROUND, A LOT OF MOVING PARTS AND TO BE ABLE TO PUT IT BACK TOGETHER...
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| 03:44:21 |
Brady, Robert A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
FOR AMENDMENT UNDER THE FIVE-MINUTE RULE. THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE MODIFIED BY THE AMENDMENT PRINTED IN PART A OF HOUSE...
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| 03:45:30 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
PRINTED IN PART B OF HOUSE REPORT
|
| 03:45:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
111-511 OFFERED BY MR.
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| 03:45:35 |
THE CLERK, -
ACKERMAN OF NEW YORK. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 1468, THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK, MR. ACKERMAN, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL
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| 03:45:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK. MR. ACKERMAN: MR. CHAIRMAN, I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THE DISCLOSE ACT AND OFFER...
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| 03:45:55 |
Ackerman, Gary - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
AMENDMENT WHICH SIMPLY ADDS THE WORDS "CLEAR AND CONSPICUOUS" AS A REQUIREMENT OF DISCLOSURES THAT COVERED ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO SHAREHOLDERS,...
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| 03:48:11 |
THE CHAIR, -
OPPOSITION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA? MR. LUNGREN: YES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. LUNGREN: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. MR. ACKERMAN'S...
|
| 03:48:19 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
INTERESTING AMENDMENT BECAUSE
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| 03:48:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
AMONG OTHER THINGS IT WAS ALLOWED
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| 03:48:22 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS FLOOR WHILE ANY AMENDMENT OFFERED BY ANY REPUBLICAN MEMBER ON THE COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION WAS DISALLOWED. WE HAD ON OUR...
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| 03:51:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
YORK. MR. ACKERMAN: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. CHAIRMAN. THE PURPOSE OF THIS BILL, AS I UNDERSTAND IT, IS FOR TRANSPARENCY AND PEOPLE
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| 03:51:44 |
Ackerman, Gary - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
UNDERSTANDING WHAT'S HAPPENING OUT THERE AS PEOPLE -- SPEND LOTS OF OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY TO ADVOCATE FOR OR AGAINST CANDIDATES. IN THE CASE OF UNIONS,...
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| 03:53:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
BALANCE OF HIS TIME. I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE QUESTION
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| 03:53:26 |
MR. ACKERMAN, -
IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR,
|
| 03:53:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE AYES HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS AGREED TO. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 PRINTED IN PART B OF HOUSE REPORT 111-511. FOR WHAT...
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| 03:54:11 |
MR. KING, -
NUMBER
|
| 03:54:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
111-511, OFFERED BY MR. KING OF
|
| 03:54:14 |
THE CLERK, -
IOWA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 146 , THE GENTLEMAN FROM -- 1468, THE GENTLEMAN FROM IOWA, MR. KING, AND
|
| 03:54:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM IOWA, MR. KING. MR. KING: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. MY AMENDMENT...
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| 03:54:35 |
King, Steven "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [R] Iowa
FREEDOM THAT WOULD BE EXERCISED SHOULD MY AMENDMENT BECOME LAW. AND THAT IS THIS, IT SIMPLY DOES THIS. MY AMENDMENT ELIMINATES, STRIKES ALL LIMITATIONS...
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| 03:56:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS. LOFGREN: THANK YOU,
|
| 03:56:19 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. CHAIRMAN. REPRESENTATIVE KING'S AMENDMENT
|
| 03:56:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
WOULD AS HE HAS INDICATED ELIMINATE ALL LIMITATIONS ON
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| 03:56:25 |
Lofgren, Zoe - U.S. Representative, [D] California
FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS, CORPORATIONS, UNIONS, INDIVIDUALS COULD DONATE UNLIMITED AMOUNTS OF MONEY TO CANDIDATE'S POLITICAL PARTIES...
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| 03:58:49 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. KING: THANK YOU, MR. CHHIRMAN. I MAKE A POINT IN
|
| 03:58:52 |
MR. KING, -
RESPONSE TO THE GENTLELADY'S
|
| 03:58:54 |
THE CHAIR, -
REMARKS FROM CALIFORNIA THAT FIRST MY
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| 03:58:56 |
King, Steven "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [R] Iowa
RECOLLECTION OF THE CITIZENS UNITED CASE IS THAT THEY DIDN'T CHALLENGE THOSE CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITS. THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A COMMENT IN THE DECISION BUT...
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| 04:00:42 |
Lofgren, Zoe - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE CITIZENS UNITED CASE DID NOT ATTACK THE -- IT WAS NOT ABOUT THE CONSTRAINT ON INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANDIDATES, THE COURT DID, AS I MENTIONED...
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| 04:02:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
HAVE REMAINING? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN HAS TWO MINUTES
|
| 04:02:38 |
MR. KING, -
REMAINING. THE GENTLEWOMAN HAS 30 SECONDS REMAINING. MR. KING: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY
|
| 04:02:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONSUME. OF COURSE I DISAGREE WITH THE GENTLELADY FROM
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| 04:02:47 |
King, Steven "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [R] Iowa
CALIFORNIA. WE NEED TO ALLOW THESE CONTRIBUTIONS TO GO INTO THE CAMPAIGN ACCOUNTS RATHER THAN BE LAUNDERED THROUGH A WHOLE SERIES OF ENTITIES THAT...
|
| 04:04:48 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
NOT DO WHAT THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA SAID. WHICH WOULD ALLOW CORPORATIONS TO GIVE CONTRIBUTIONS -- THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED....
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| 04:04:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
LOFGREN: MR. SPEAKER, I WOULD URGE OPPOSITION
|
| 04:05:01 |
MR. KING, -
TO THIS
|
| 04:05:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
AMENDMENT. FROM THE GENTLEMAN'S COMMENTS HE
|
| 04:05:05 |
Lofgren, Zoe - U.S. Representative, [D] California
FAVORS DISCLOSURE. I HOPE HE WILL VOTE THEREFORE FOR THE DISCLOSE ACT, BUT WE DON'T NEED TO OPEN THE DOOR TO UNLIMITED FUNDS BY CORPORATIONS TO CANDIDATES....
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| 04:05:29 |
Lofgren, Zoe - U.S. Representative, [D] California
NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT. MR. KING: MR. CHAIRMAN. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM IOWA. MR. KING: I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE....
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| 04:05:40 |
MR. KING, -
TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18,
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| 04:05:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT
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| 04:05:42 |
MR. KING, -
OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM IOWA WILL BE
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| 04:05:46 |
King, Steven "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [R] Iowa
POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER PRINTED IN PART B OF HOUSE REPORT 111-511. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO...
|
| 04:06:09 |
MR. KUCINICH, -
3, PRINTED IN PART B OF HOUSE REPORT
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| 04:06:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
NUMBER 111-511, OFFERED BY MR. KUCINICH OF
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| 04:06:15 |
THE CLERK, -
OHIO. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 1468, THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO, MR. KUCINICH, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE
|
| 04:06:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTES. THE CHAIR NOW RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO, MR. KUCINICH. MR. KUCINICH: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. CHAIRMAN. THE UNDERLYING BILL WOULD...
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| 04:06:35 |
Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
BY GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS TO ALSO INCLUDE %% INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES AND ELECTION YEERING COMMUNICATIONS BY CONTRACTORS. MY AMENDMENT WOULD CLARIFY...
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| 04:08:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DO YOU RISE? MR. LUNGREN: TO CLAIM THE TIME IN OPPOSITION. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. LUNGREN: WELL,...
|
| 04:08:54 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
MR.
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| 04:08:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIRMAN. LET'S MAKE SURE THIS BILL IS
|
| 04:08:59 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
UNCONSTITUTIONAL. WHY NOT JUST TEAR UP THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT HERE IN FRONT OF EVERYBODY SO THEY KNOW WHAT WE'RE DOING? THE COURT HAS SAID YOU CANNOT...
|
| 04:13:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
REMAINING. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA HAS ONE MINUTE
|
| 04:13:13 |
MR. KUCINICH, -
REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO HAS THREE MINUTES REMAINING. MR. KUCINICH: THREE? THE CHAIR:
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| 04:13:17 |
Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
THREE. MR. KUCINICH: I YIELD MYSELF ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
|
| 04:13:22 |
MR. KUCINICH, -
MR. KUCINICH: I WOULD
|
| 04:13:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
LET MY FRIEND FROM CALIFORNIA KNOW THAT THERE IS NO FIRST
|
| 04:13:25 |
MR. KUCINICH, -
AMENDMENT
|
| 04:13:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
RIGHT TO DRILL FOR OIL AND GAS IN
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| 04:13:29 |
Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. THERE S NO CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT THAT ANYONE HAS TO A GOVERNMENT CONTRACT, AND THIS PROVISION RELATES TO THE OUTER CONTINENTAL...
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| 04:14:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
YIELD MYSELF THE BALANCE OF THE TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. LUNGREN: ONCE AGAIN -- THE CHAIR: ONE MINUTE. MR. LUNGREN: THE GENTLEMAN'S
|
| 04:14:48 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
RESPONSE IS OFF THE TARGET. IF YOU WANT TO BAN OFFSHORE
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| 04:14:50 |
THE CHAIR, -
OIL
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| 04:14:51 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
DRILLING, BAN OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING BUT YOU'RE
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| 04:14:53 |
THE CHAIR, -
TRYING TO BAN SPEECH. THE IDEA IS TO CAP THE WELL, NOT CAP SPEECH. THE IDEA HERE IS TO HONOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT, NOT TEAR IT UP. THE IDEA IS NOT TO...
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| 04:16:04 |
THE CHAIR, -
HAVE -- THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S
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| 04:16:07 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. MR. KUCINICH: I YIELD MYSELF ONE MORE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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| 04:16:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
KUCINICH: TO MY GOOD FRIEND FROM CALIFORNIA, THE BUCKLEY
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| 04:16:15 |
MR. KUCINICH, -
VERSUS VALLEJO DECISION
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| 04:16:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
EQUATED
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| 04:16:19 |
Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
MONEY WITH FREE SPEECH. THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY OVER A PERIOD OF 20 YEARS HAS CONTRIBUTED CLOSE TO A QUARTER OF A BILLION DOLLARS TO THE POLITICAL PROCESS....
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| 04:17:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN HAS ONE MINUTE
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| 04:17:31 |
MR. KUCINICH, -
REMAINING. MR. KUCINICH: I'D
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| 04:17:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
LIKE TO CONCLUDE BY SAYING THIS -- THE LANGUAGE THAT IS IN THIS AMENDMENT IS THE SAME LANGUAGE
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| 04:17:39 |
Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
AS THAT FOR TARP RECIPIENTS. SO NOTHING SPECIAL ABOUT THE LANGUAGE. IT'S THE SAME ONE FOR TARP RECIPIENTS SAYING THAT SOMEONE GETS FEDERAL MONEY, THEY...
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| 04:18:08 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
RECIPIENTS OF TARP GET MONEY.
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| 04:18:10 |
MR. KUCINICH, -
IN THIS CASE PEOPLE GET LEASES WHICH
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| 04:18:12 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
ALLOW THEM TO PAY MONEY TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. IT'S JUST THE OPPOSITE. MR. KUCINICH: WOW. I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. RECLAIMING MY TIME. THE OIL COMPANIES...
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| 04:18:21 |
Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
ARE NOT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THEY MAKE HUGE PROFITS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE TAX PERS AND THEY'RE MAKING AN EVEN MORE PROFIT BECAUSE THE FACT OF THE...
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| 04:18:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS AGREED TO. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 4 PRINTED IN ...
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| 04:19:24 |
MR. PASCRELL, -
TWO MINUTES. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER 4 PRINTED IN PART B OF HOUSE
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| 04:19:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
REPORT 111-511 OFFERED BY MR.
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| 04:19:35 |
THE CLERK, -
PASCRELL OF NEW JERSEY. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 1468, THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY, MR. PASCRELL, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL...
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| 04:19:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR NOW RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY, MR. PASCRELL. MR. PASCRELL: THANK YOU, AND I YIELD MYSELF TWO MINUTES. THE CHAIR:...
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| 04:19:55 |
MR. PASCRELL, -
IMPORTANT PIECE OF LEGISLATION. I WANT TO COMMEND MR. VAN HOLLEN,
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| 04:19:58 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. BRADY, CHAIRMAN BRADY AND THEIR
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| 04:20:00 |
Pascrell, William "Bill" J. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
STAFF. I ALSO WANT TO THANK MR. PIERRIELLO AND GRAYSON FOR WORKING WITH ME ON THIS IMPORTANT AMENDMENT. ONE OF THE MOST TROUBLING ASPECTS OF THE CITIZENS...
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| 04:22:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. LUNGREN: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. CHAIRMAN. THE CHAIR: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. LUNGREN: I BELIEVE THE
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| 04:22:17 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
GENTLEMAN SAID AT THE VERY END OF HIS COMMENTS THAT
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| 04:22:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
HIS
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| 04:22:22 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
AMENDMENT WAS NECESSARY IF THE SHARES OWNED BY FOREIGN NATIONALS ADDED UP TO OVER 20%. I BELIEVE THAT'S A REASONABLE INTERPRETATION OF THE BILL AS IT...
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| 04:27:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
LEADER, MR. HOYER. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HOYER: I THANK MY FRIEND FOR
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| 04:27:43 |
MR. PASCRELL, -
YIELDING. AND I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF
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| 04:27:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
THIS PIECE OF
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| 04:27:48 |
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
LEGISLATION. FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY, MR. SPEAKER, AMERICA HAS LIMITED THE ROLE OF PRIVATE MONEY IN PUBLIC ELECTIONS. WE HAVE DONE SO BECAUSE WE BELIEVE...
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| 04:34:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
HOUSE I KNOW THERE IS ALLOWED UNDER THE RULES
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| 04:34:42 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THE TRADITION THAT THE LEADERS OF EITHER THE MAJORITY OR MINORITY OR THE SPEAKER IS GRANTED ONE-MINUTE SPEAKING TIME BY THEIR SIDE TAKEN OUT OF...
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| 04:35:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
CUSTOM, WHEN DID THE CUSTOM CHANGE FROM ONE MINUTE TO 10
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| 04:35:38 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
SECONDS? THE CHAIR: THE CHAIR IS HONORING THE CUSTOM OF THE VARIOUS LEADERS SPEAKING LONGER THAN THE TIME ALLOCATED
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| 04:35:47 |
THE CHAIR, -
AND THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED TODAY. MR. LUNGREN: I UNDERSTAND THAT. MY QUESTION IS THE TIME THAT'S TAKEN OUT OF THE SIDE. I GRANTED A MINUTE TO
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| 04:35:55 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THE REPUBLICAN LEADER EARLIER IN THE DEBATE BECAUSE I WAS TOLD THAT THAT IS BOTH UNDER THE RULES ALLOWED AND THAT IS THE TRADITION. SO I KNOW I HAVE...
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| 04:36:40 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
WILL SPEAK. AND THE LEADER SPOKE FOR THE TIME THAT HE WISHED TO SPEAK. MR. LUNGREN: I APPRECIATE THAT. I THINK THE CHAIR MISUNDERSTANDS MY INQUIRY. MY...
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| 04:36:51 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
GRARESLY GRANTED TO -- GRACIOUSLY GRANTED TO EITHER LEADER OR SPEAKER, BUT RATHER THE TIME SUBTRACTED FROM THAT APPEARS IN THE RULE GIVEN TO THE SIDE...
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| 04:37:31 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
SHE WISHES IS NOT A MATTER OF REGULATION OR RULE OF THE HOUSE. MR. LUNGREN: IS THAT AMOUNT OF TIME DEDUCTED FROM THE SIDE WHICH GRANTS THE
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| 04:37:43 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
SPEAKER THE TIME? THE CHAIR: THE AMOUNT OF TIME IS DEDUCTED, YES. MR. LUNGREN: IF I WOULD SAY IT'S FIVE SECONDS, RATHER THAN IF
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| 04:37:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
I SAID A MINUTE, IS THAT CORRECT? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS CORRECT.
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| 04:37:56 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
THAT'S A MATTER OF TECHNIQUE. CHOICE. MR. LUNGREN: I SEE. I SHALL
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| 04:38:01 |
THE CHAIR, -
BE MUCH MORE JUDICIOUS IN MY GRANT OF TIME IN THE FUTURE NOW THAT I HAVE HAD THIS INFORMATION
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| 04:38:06 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
CONVEYED. THANK YOU. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. MR. PASCRELL: OK. LET'S YIELD, PLEASE,
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| 04:38:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
ONE MINUTE TO MR. PERRIELLO OF
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| 04:38:18 |
MR. PASCRELL, -
VIRGINIA. THE CHAIR: FOR HOW LONG? MR. PASCRELL: ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: ONE MINUTE. MR. PERRIELLO: WHERE I COME FROM, PEOPLE STAND
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| 04:38:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
BY THEIR
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| 04:38:29 |
MR. PASCRELL, -
WORD. IF THEY HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY,
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| 04:38:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
THEY STAND UP AND SAY
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| 04:38:32 |
Perriello, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
IT AND THEY ARE NOT AFRAID TO SAY THIS IS WHO I AM. WE DO IT IN OUR OWN CAMPAIGN AD. THE BIBLE SAYS, YOU SHALL NOT HIDE YOUR LIGHT UNDER A BUSHEL. ...
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| 04:39:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
BOCCIERI.
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| 04:39:45 |
MR. PASCRELL, -
THE CHAIR: HAS ONE MINUTE AND 50 SECONDS REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN
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| 04:39:53 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. BOCCIERI: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. THE PEOPLE OF OUR COUNTRY HAVE SPOKEN TIME AND TIME AGAIN. THEY WANT LESS MONEY IN...
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| 04:40:01 |
Boccieri, John - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
NOT MORE. AND WHAT I HEAR FROM OUR COLLEAGUES ON THE OTHER SIDE IS THAT WE SHOULD ROLL BACK 100 YEARS OF LEGISLATIVE ACTION BY THIS BODY. THE REGRESSIVE...
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| 04:41:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. PASCRELL: I YIELD MYSELF THE BALANCE OF THE REMAINING TIME, MR. SPEAKER. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
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| 04:41:23 |
MR. PASCRELL, -
MR. PASCRELL: FIRST OF ALL, MR. SPEAKER, THE COURTS WILL APPLY SECTION 102 OF THE DISCLOSE ACT, LABOR
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| 04:41:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
UNIONS AS WELL AS CORPORATIOOS.
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| 04:41:30 |
Pascrell, William "Bill" J. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
UPONS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CERTIFY -- UNIONS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CERTIFY THAT THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE OF SAFEGUARDS AGAINST PHONER OWNERSHIP AND -- FOREIGN...
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| 04:42:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THH CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS AGREED TO. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT...
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| 04:42:45 |
MR. MURPHY, -
HOUSE REPORT 111-5111 OFFERED --
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| 04:42:49 |
THE CLERK, -
HOUSE REPORT 111-511 OFFERED BY MR. PATRICK MURPHY OF PENNSYLVANIA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 1468, THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA,...
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| 04:43:01 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA, MR. MURPHY. MR. MURPHY: MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. MR. SPEAKER, I...
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| 04:43:12 |
Murphy, Patrick - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
FINANCE REFORM IN THIS SESSION OF CONGRESS BY TAKING UP THE DISCLOSE ACT TODAY. THIS BILL GOES A LONG WAY TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY AND CAMPAIGN SPENDING...
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| 04:45:54 |
THE CHAIR, -
I YIELD MYSELF THE BALANCE OF THE TIME -- I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY
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| 04:46:00 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
CONSUME. THE CHAIR: IS THE GENTLEMAN OPPOSED TO THE AMENDMENT? MR. LUNGREN: YES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. LUNGREN:...
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| 04:46:07 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, THIS WOULD
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| 04:46:08 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
SOUND LIKE A
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| 04:46:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
COMMONSENSE AMENDMENT
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| 04:46:12 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
UNTIL YOU REALIZE ITS IMPACT. BY THE ADDITIONAL DISCLAIMERS REQUIRED ON BROADCAST ADS, WE'VE ALREADY DETERMINED THAT IN SOME CASES VERY EASILY ONE WOULD...
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| 04:50:47 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM
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| 04:50:49 |
MR. MURPHY, -
CALIFORNIA. THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 04:50:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
CALIFORNIA. MR. LUNGREN: HOW MUCH TIME DOES EACH SIDE HAVE? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA
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| 04:51:02 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
HAS 2 1/2 MINUTES REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA HAS 30 SECONDS
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| 04:51:07 |
THE CHAIR, -
REMAINING. MR. LUNGREN: DOES THE GENTLEMAN HAVE OTHER SPEAKERS? MR. MURPHY: I RESERVE. MR. LUNGREN: DOES THE
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| 04:51:15 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
GENTLEMAN HAVE OTHER SPEAKERS? MR. MURPHY: NO. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE
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| 04:51:20 |
MR. MURPHY, -
OF HIS TIME.
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| 04:51:21 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
MR. LUNGREN: I'D JUST SAY, MR.
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| 04:51:23 |
MR. MURPHY, -
CHAIRMAN, ONCE AGAIN
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| 04:51:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
THAT WE'RE MOVING DOWN THE WRONG TRACK HERE. WE'RE CHILLING
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| 04:51:28 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
SPEECH ALREADY. NOW WE'RE CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF DIRECT INTIMIDATION BY THOSE BY REQUIRING THE RESIDENCE, THE HOMETOWN OF THE PEOPLE THAT MIGHT APPEAR...
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| 04:52:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
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| 04:52:09 |
MR. MURPHY, -
MR. MURPHY: FIRST, IT TAKES LESS THAN TWO SECONDS. IN THAT
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| 04:52:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME VOTERS GET
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| 04:52:15 |
MR. MURPHY, -
VALUABLE INFORMATION OF ANYONE TRYING TO INFLUENCE THEIR VOTE. SECONDLY, IF THE TIMING IS AN ISSUE, FUNDERS MAY GET A HARDSHIP EXEMPTION WHICH MAKES ...
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| 04:53:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT. >> I'D LIKE TO REQUEST A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PUSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS
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| 04:54:03 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA WILL BE
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| 04:54:07 |
THE CHAIR, -
POSTPONED. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, PROCEEDINGS WILL NOW RESUME ON THOSE AMENDMENTS PRINTED IN PART B OF HOUSE REPORT 111-511 ON WHICH FURTHER...
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| 04:55:13 |
THE CLERK, -
IOWA. THE CHAIR: A RECORDED VOTE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE REQQEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT
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| 04:55:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
NUMBER HAVING RISEN, A RECORDED VOTE IS ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS WILL BE A 15-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONINMADE...
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| 05:22:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
368. THE CHAIR: ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 57. THE NAYS ARE 369. THE AMENDMENT IS NOT
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| 05:23:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
ADOPTED. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESIS THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON AMENDMENT NUMBER 5 PRINTED IN PART B OF HOUSE REPORT 111-511 BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
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| 05:24:01 |
THE CLERK, -
PATRICK MURPHY OF NEW YORK. THE CHAIR: A RECORDED VE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDEDOTE WILL RISE AND
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| 05:24:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, A RECORDED VOTE IS ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS WILL BE A FIVE-MINUTE...
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| 05:34:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
UNDER THE RULE, THE COMMITTEE RISES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: MR. CHAIRMAN. THE HOUSE WILL BE IN
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| 05:34:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ORDER. THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. MR. CHAIRMAN. THE CHAIR: MR. SPEAKER,ING THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLHOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION HAS HAD UNDER CONSIDERATION...
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| 05:35:07 |
THE CHAIR, -
HOUSE RESOLUTION 1468, I REPORT THE BILL AS AMENDED, PURSUANT TO THAT RESOLUTION, BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH SUNDRY FURTHER AMENDMENTED ADOPTED IN THE COMMITTEE...
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| 05:35:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
H.R. 5175 AND PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 146 REPORTS THE BILL AS AMENDED. PURSUANT TO THAT RESOLUTION BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH SUNDRY FURTHER AMENDMENTS...
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| 05:36:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PASSED THE BILL TO WITH ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE QUESTION ON THE ADOPTION OF FURTHER AMENDMENTS WILL BE PUT ENGROSS....
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| 05:36:24 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AMENDMENT, THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. THE QUESTION IS ON ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF THE BILL. THOSE IN FAVOR...
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| 05:36:48 |
THE CLERK, -
LISH ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO SPENDING IN SUCH ELECTIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE HOUSE WILL BE...
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| 05:37:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ORDER. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? MR. LUNGREN: I HAVE A MOTION TO RECOMMIT AT THE DESK. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: IS THE...
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| 05:37:24 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
BILL? MR. LUNGREN: I CERTAINLY AM IN ITS CURRENT FORM.
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| 05:37:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE MOTION.
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| 05:37:31 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
THE CLERK: MR. DANIEL E. LGREN MOVES
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| 05:37:34 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO --
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| 05:37:38 |
THE CLERK, -
MR. LUNGREN: I MOVE TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION -- MR. BRADY:
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| 05:37:45 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
I OBJECT. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: OBJECTION IS HEARD.
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| 05:37:49 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CLERK: STRIKE SECTION 401, INSERT THE FOLLOWWNG. SECTION 401, TREATMENT
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| 05:37:53 |
MR. BRADY, -
OF CERTAIN
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| 05:37:54 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LOBBYISTS AS FOREIGN
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| 05:37:56 |
THE CLERK, -
NATIONALS. SECTION 319 B OF THE FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN ACT OF 1971 AS AMENDED BY SECTION 102A IS FURTHER AMENDMENTED, -- AMENDED, ONE BY STRIKING...
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| 05:42:40 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
STAFF. IF MEMBERS WILL PLEASE TAKE A SEAT, PLEASE TAKE YOUR CONVERSATIONS OFF THE FLOOR. MEMBERS AND STAFF ARE ASKED TO TAKE A SEAT. WE WILL PROCEED...
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| 05:43:16 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THE RANKING REPUBLICAN ON THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, TO EXPLAIN ONE OF THE PARTS AS IT DEALS WITH A VERY IMPORTANT CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUE. MR. SMITH: MR....
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| 05:43:35 |
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
TO H.R. 5175 -- >> MR. SPEAKER, THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WILL THE
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| 05:43:45 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS SPEAK IN THE MIKE? MR. SITH: MR. SPEAKER, THIS MOTION TO RECOMMIT
|
| 05:43:49 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WOULD ADD TO H.R. 5175 THE SAME EXPEDED JUDICIAL REVIEW PROCESS THAT CONGRESS
|
| 05:43:54 |
Smith, Lamar S. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
APPROVED AS PART OF THE MCCAIN-FEINGOLD CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM LAW. BECAUSE H.R. 5175 RAISES THE SAME CONITUTIONAL ISSUES THAT WEREEISSUED IN THE CITIZENS...
|
| 05:45:01 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
IS IN THREE PARTS. IT APPLIES
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| 05:45:03 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE ACTS EXPANDED
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| 05:45:05 |
Lungren, Daniel "Dan" E. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
BAN ON EXPENDITURES BY FOREIGN NATIONALS TO INCLUDE LOBBYISTS WHO REGISTER UNDER THE LOBBYING DISCLOSURE ACT TO REPRESENT COUNTRIES DEFINED AS STATE ...
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| 05:48:37 |
MR. BRADY, -
BRADY: I AM. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE
|
| 05:48:40 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTES. %- MR. BRADY: MR. CHAIRMAN, THIS MOTION TO RECOMMIT IS A NEEDLESS
|
| 05:48:43 |
MR. BRADY, -
DISTRACTION FROM THE CORE
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| 05:48:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MISSION OF THE UNDERLYI LEGISLATION.
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| 05:48:47 |
Brady, Robert A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
ALL THE LEGISLATION SAYS BASICALLY IS WHO IS SAYING IT IS WHO IS PAYING IT. WE HAVE TO RIGHT TO KNOW WHO IS TALKING FOR US AND AGAINST US. I URGE THE...
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| 05:49:18 |
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
YOU'RE A FOREIGN-CONTROLLED ENTITY IN THE UNITED STATES YOU CANNOT BE SPENDING MONEY TO INFLUENCE ELECTIONS. THE PROPOSAL PUT FORWARD HERE ACTUAALY PROHIBITS...
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| 05:51:44 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
MAKE SURE THAT WE PASS LEGISLATION SO THAT
|
| 05:51:46 |
Van Hollen, Christopher - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
FOREIGN-CONTROLLED INTERESTS CANNOT SPEND MONEY IN U.S. ELECTIONS. WILL IT'S BRITISH PETROLEUM OR ANY OTHER CORPORATION. AND WHETHER YOU LIKE THE GROUP...
|
| 05:52:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ALL WE WANT TO KNOW AND THE VOTERS NEEDS TO KNOW WHO'S SAYING IT, WHO'S PAYING IT. WITH THAT I WOULD ASK A NO VOTE
|
| 05:52:50 |
Brady, Robert A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
ON THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT AND A YES VOTE ON THE DISCLOSURE BILL. I YIELD BACK E BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK...
|
| 05:53:03 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO RECOMMIT. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE NOES HAVE IT. THE MOTION IS NOT ADOPTED. MR. LUNGREN: MR. CHAIRMAN -- THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:...
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| 05:53:14 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
RECORDED VOTE IS ASKED.
|
| 05:53:15 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE REQUESS FOR A RECORDED
|
| 05:53:18 |
MR. LUNGREN, -
VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED.
|
| 05:53:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, A RECORDEVOTE IS ORDERED. MEMBERS WI RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A 15-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING...
|
| 06:10:57 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ADOPTED. THE QUESTION IS ON PASSAGE OF THE BILL. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. THE BILL IS PASSED. >> I ASK FOR A RECORDED...
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| 06:11:15 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
THIS VOTE BY THE YEAS AND NAYS WILL RISE AND REMAIN STANDING
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| 06:11:17 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
UNTIL COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, A RECORDED VOTE IS ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTE BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A FIVE-MINUTE...
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| 06:22:42 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID ON THE TABLE. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE VOTE ON THE MOTION OF THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA,...
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| 06:23:25 |
THE CLERK, -
OF THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA, MS. WATSON, TO SUSPD THE RULES AND AGREE TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 1464 ON
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| 06:23:29 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WHICH A RECORDED VOTE WAS ORDERED. THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE RESOLUTION. THE CLERK: HOUSE RESOLUTION 1464, RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ...
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| 06:23:43 |
THE CLERK, -
CONCLUSION OF THE UNITED STATES-JAPAN TREATY, OF MUTUAL COOPERATION AND SECURITY AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN AND THE JAAANESE...
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| 06:24:02 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
A FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES USE OF REPRESENTATIVES....
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| 06:31:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BEING IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE MOTION -- WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID ON THE FOR WHAT PUPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS SEEK...
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| 06:31:46 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
5299. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT
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| 06:31:53 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OBJECTION. THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE HOUSE THE FOLLOWING ENROLLED BILLS. THE CLERK: SENATE 1560, AN ACT TO AMEND THE SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT TO REMOVE
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| 06:32:23 |
THE CLERK, -
FORMALDEHYDE FROM COMPOSITE WOOD PRODUCTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: 3UR SUNT TO CLAUSE 8 OF RULE 20, THE CHAIR WILL POSTPONE FURTHER...
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| 06:32:34 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE RULES ON WHICH A RECORDED VOTE ARE ORDERED OR ON WHICH A VOTE INCURS OBJECTION UNDER CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 20. RECORDED VOTES ON POSTPONED QUESTIONS WILL...
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| 06:33:03 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE BILL. THE CLERK: H.R. 3962, AN ACT TO
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| 06:33:10 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PROVIDE AFFORDABLE QUALITY HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICAN AND REDUCE HEALTH CARE
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| 06:33:15 |
THE CLERK, -
SPENDING AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN, MR. LEVIN, THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS,...
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| 06:33:24 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
EACH WILL CONTROL 20 MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. MR. LEVIN: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT 10 MINUTE MOIFS TIME BE CONTROLLED...
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| 06:33:35 |
Levin, Sander Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
OF THE ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE, MR. WAXMAN, ON THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 3962. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHHUT OBJECTION. MR. LEVIN: MR....
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| 06:33:49 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GENTLEMAN IS
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| 06:33:51 |
MR. LEVIN, -
RECOGNIZE. MR. LEVIN: THIS IS A FLAWED BILL THAT WE'RE NOW
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| 06:33:55 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONSIDERING. WE'RE FORCED TO CONSIDER IT BECAUSE OF
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| 06:33:58 |
Levin, Sander Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
THE REPUBLICAN FILIBUSTER OF ACTION ON THE JOBS AND TAX BILL NOW%% PENDING IN THE OTHER BODY. THIS BILL DOES NOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESS THE NEED FAR LONGER...
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| 06:36:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. >> I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS
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| 06:37:01 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
RECOGNIZED. >> FOR THE FOURTH TIME IN SIX MONTHS, THE
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| 06:37:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DEMOCRATS' INABILITY TO IMPROPERLY MANAGE
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| 06:37:08 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
IS FORCING DOCTORS TO CONFRONT A 21% CUT IN THEIR REIMBURSEMENT RATE. MR. HERGER: THIS CUT WENT INTO EFFECT ON JUNE 1, FORCING MEDICARE TO PAY CLAIMS...
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| 06:37:22 |
Herger, Walter "Wally" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
PHYSICIANS' SERVICES WITH THE 21% CUT. IN PRACTICAL TERMS THIS MEAN FARCE STANDARD OFFICE VISIT, PHYSICIANS ARE BEING PAID $8 LESS THAN THEY RECEIVED...
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| 06:41:34 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
NO ONE CAN SAY THIS IS A GREAT BILL.
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| 06:41:37 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. WAXMAN: IT'S A DISAPPOINTMENT. IT'S AN EMBARRASSMENT THAT WE ARE HERE TODAY TO ASK FOR ONLY
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| 06:41:44 |
Waxman, Henry - U.S. Representative, [D] California
FIVE MONTHS OF EXTENSION FOR THE DOCTORS WHO TAKE CARE OF OUR MEDICARE PATIENTS TO BE PAID FOR THE WORK THAT THEY'RE DOING. BUT IT HAS COMM TO%% THIS....
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| 06:42:54 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GENTLELADY FROM FLORIDA, MS.
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| 06:42:57 |
MR. HERGER, -
BROWN-WAITE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MS. BROWN-WAITE: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF
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| 06:43:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE PRESERVATION OF ACCESS TO CARE FOR
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| 06:43:06 |
Brown-Waite, Virginia "Ginny" - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES AND PENSION RELIEF ACT THAT E HAVE BEFORE US. FOR TOO LONG MY EMOCRAT COLLEAGUES HAVE BEEN PLAYING GAMES WITH THE PHYSICIAN REIMBURSEMENT...
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| 06:44:42 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE, MS.
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| 06:44:46 |
MR. LEVIN, -
BERKLEY FROM NEVADA. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE.
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| 06:44:54 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MS. BERKLEY: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN, FOR YOUR EXTRAORDINARY WORK AND THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. EVERY DAY I RECEIVE CALLS FROM
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| 06:45:01 |
Berkley, Shelley - U.S. Representative, [D] Nevada
DEDICATED PHYSICIANS WHO TELL ME THAT IF THIS 21% CUT GOES THROUGH THEY'RE NO LONGER GOING TO BE ABLE TO CONTINUE TO TREAT THEIR MEDICARE PATIENTS. ...
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| 06:46:17 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. ROE, WHO IS ALSO A PHYSICIAN. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 06:46:20 |
MR. HERGER, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. ROE: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. WHY WAS THIS SO HARD? HOUSE REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN SAYING
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| 06:46:26 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR MONTHS THAT WE'D BE
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| 06:46:28 |
Roe, David "Phil" P. - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
HAPPY TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION ENSURING SENIORS HAVE ACCESS TO DOCTORS. THEY WERE WILLING TO CUT SPENDING TO STOP THE DEFICITS FROM GOING ANY HIGHER....
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| 06:47:35 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE OF ENERGY AND COMMERCE, MR. PALLONE FROM NEW JERSEY, TWO MINUTES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 06:47:39 |
MR. WAXMAN, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. PALLONE: THANK YOU, AND THANK YOU, MR. WAXMAN. I'M LISTENING TO THE DEBATE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF
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| 06:47:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE AISLE AND I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT I HEAR. WE PASSED --
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| 06:47:48 |
Pallone, Frank Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
THE HOUSE DEMOCRATS, THE MAJORITY, PASSED A COMPREHENSIVE PERMANENT FIX TO THE S.G.R. AND WE ONLY HAD ONE REPUBLICAN VOTE ON THE OTHER SIDE. I HEARD...
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| 06:49:56 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
REPUBLICANS LAST NOVEMBER HAD A FOUR-YEARRFIX THAT WAS
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| 06:50:00 |
Herger, Walter "Wally" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
PAID FOR AND I MIGHT MENTION THAT THE LEGISLATION THAT THE GENTLEMAN WAS REFERRING TO, THAT WE OWE POLESED, HAD A $200 BILLION DEFICIT ON IT -- $200 BILLION...
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| 06:50:45 |
MR. SHIMKUS, -
MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS WILL CONTROL THE TIME. THE GENTLEMAN'S RECOGNIZED. MR. BURGESS:...
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| 06:50:53 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
POINT OUT, WHEN IT COMES TO THIS ISSUE, THERE'S ACTUALLY PLENTY OF BLAME TO GO %%
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| 06:50:57 |
Burgess, Michael C. M.D. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
AROUND. BECAUSE AFTER ALL, IT WAS IN 1988 WHEN A DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS, VOTING UNDER THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1988, CREATED THIS PROBLEM...
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| 06:53:56 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. LEVIN: I YIELD MYSELF AS MUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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| 06:54:05 |
MR. LEVIN, -
LEVIN: THE GENTLEMAN SAYS HE VOTED WITH US, BUT HE WAS THE ONLY ONE, THERE WAS
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| 06:54:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
NO ONE ELSE. YOU HAVE REFUSED
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| 06:54:11 |
Levin, Sander Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
ON THE REPUBLICAN SIDE TO VOTE FOR A PERMANENT FIX. INSTEAD WE'RE STUCK WITH THIS BILL BECAUSE WE CANNOT GET A BETTER -- I ASK FOR ANOTHER 15 SECONDS....
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| 06:54:47 |
THE CHAIR, -
OPPORTUNITY TODAY. I'VE HEARD
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| 06:54:49 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FROM THE OTHER SIDE, THEEREPUBLICANS, WHO ARE SAYING THEY WANT TO HAVE A PERMANENT
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| 06:54:52 |
Scott, David - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
FIX. WE ON THE DEMOCRATIC SIDE HAVE SHOWN THAT BY PUSHING FORWARD. WE HAD A $68 BILLION BILL THAT WENT TO THE SENATE THAT WOULD DO THAT. PEOPLE ACROSS...
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| 06:56:17 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO -- MR. SHIMKUS: I'D LIKE TO INQUIRE HOW MUCH TIME IS
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| 06:56:24 |
MR. HERGER, -
LEFT. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS HAS 4
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| 06:56:27 |
MR. SHIMKUS, -
1/2
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| 06:56:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTES. MR. SHIMKUS: CAN I INQUIRE HOW MANY SPEAKERS YOU HAVE, I'M THE ONLY ONE, I'D LIKE TO -- I'LL
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| 06:56:39 |
MR. SHIMKUS, -
JUST RESERVE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. MR. LEVIN: I'M PLEASED -- MR. WAXMAN: I'M PLEASED TO
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| 06:56:49 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
YIELD TO MR. DINGELL FOR ONE MINUTE.
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| 06:56:52 |
MR. LEVIN, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 06:56:54 |
MR. WAXMAN, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. DINGELL: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY
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| 06:56:59 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR.
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| 06:57:02 |
MR. DINGELL, -
DINGELL: WE HAVE BEFORE US AN OPPORTUNITY. WE CAN BEGIN TO SOLVE A PROBLEM THAT'S GOING TO DESTROY OUR
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| 06:57:06 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MEDICAL CARE SYSTEM IN
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| 06:57:08 |
Dingell, John D. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
THIS COUNTRY. DOCTORS ARE ABANDONING MEDICARE PATIENTS BECAUSE THEY CAN NO LONGER AFFORD TO SERVE THEM. IT'S TURNING OUT WE ARE NOW FINDING WE ARE...
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| 06:59:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 06:59:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MICHIGAN. MR. LEVIN: I YIELD A
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| 06:59:07 |
MR. SHIMKUS, -
MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN
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| 06:59:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FROM NEW YORK, MR. MCFADDEN.
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| 06:59:13 |
MR. LEVIN, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS
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| 06:59:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. MCMAHON: MANY DOCTORS IN MY UPSTATE DISTRICT HAVE STARTED %- TO TURN AWAY
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| 06:59:30 |
Maffei, Daniel "Dan" - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
MEDICARE PATIENTS AND MANY FEAR SENIOR -- DOCTORS WILL DROP OUT OF MEDICARE ALL TOGETHER. A DOCTOR PAYMENT CUT OF THIS MAGNITUDE WILL DECREASE ACCESS...
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| 07:00:43 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HERGER: I'M PLEASED TO YIELD TO THE VERY IMPORTANT MEMBER OF OUR COMMITTEE -- MR. WAXMAN: I'M PLEASED TO YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 07:00:49 |
MR. HERGER, -
TEXAS, MR. GREEN, FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. GREEN: THANK YOU.
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| 07:00:54 |
MR. WAXMAN, -
I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO PLACE MY FULL STATEMENT IN THE RECORD. TO MY REPUBLICAN
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| 07:00:59 |
Green, Gene - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
COLLEAGUES, WE MAKE HISTORY ON THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE AND WE DID WHEN WE PASSED THE HEALTH CARE BILL BUT YOU CAN'T REWRITE IT. THE HOUSE PASSED A BILL,...
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| 07:02:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
MICHIGAN.
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| 07:02:19 |
MR. SHIMKUS, -
MR. LEVIN: I RESERVE.
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| 07:02:21 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. MR. WAXMAN: I'M PLEASED TO
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| 07:02:26 |
MR. LEVIN, -
YIELD TO THE GENTLELADY
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| 07:02:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
REPRESENTING THE VIRGIN ISLANDS,
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| 07:02:31 |
MR. WAXMAN, -
MRS. CHRISTENSEN, ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MRS. CHRISTENSEN: THIS IS NOT WHAT WE SHOULD BE...
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| 07:02:42 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
A PERMANENT FIX FOR THE
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| 07:02:46 |
Christensen, Donna M. - Congressional Delegate, [D] Virgin Islands
PROBLEMS BUT I DO URGE MY COLLEAGUES TO VOTE FOR THIS MEASURE. AS A FAMILY PRACTITIONER, I KNOW HOW LOW THE REIMBURSEMENT IS THIS CUT AND THE ONE TO...
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| 07:04:01 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BEFORE I DO THAT, MR. SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS
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| 07:04:03 |
MR. SHIMKUS, -
CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE
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| 07:04:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DAYS IN WHICH TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR
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| 07:04:07 |
Levin, Sander Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
REMARKS AND INCLUDE EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL ON THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 3962 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA....
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| 07:04:21 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OUR COMMITTEE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. GONZALEZ, FOR ONE MINUTE.
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| 07:04:25 |
MR. WAXMAN, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. GONZALEZ: I RISE IN FAVOR OF THIS LEGISLATION, WE ONLY HAVE ABOUT A
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| 07:04:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTE. MY OBSERVATION AFTER LISTENING TO MY COLLEAGUESED ON DEAR
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| 07:04:36 |
Gonzalez, Charles "Charlie" A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
FRIENDS, THANK GOD PHYSICIANS DON'T PRACTICE MEDICINE THE WAY WE PRACTICE ENACTING LEGISLATION. CAN YOU IMAGINE, WE'RE WHEELED INTO THE EMERGENCY ROOM,...
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| 07:05:53 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CALIFORNIA. MR. WAXMAN -- WAXMAN: I'M PLEASED TO
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| 07:05:57 |
MR. SHIMKUS, -
YIELD TO
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| 07:05:58 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ANOTHER REPRESENTATIVE
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| 07:06:00 |
MR. WAXMAN -- WAXMAN, -
FROM TEXAS, REPRESENTATIVE SHEILA JACKSON LEE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONEE MINUTE. MS. JACKSON...
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| 07:06:11 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT
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| 07:06:16 |
MS. JACKSON LEE, -
OBJECTION. MS. JACKSON LEE: I RISE TODAY TO SUPPORT THE PERMANENT FIX FOR DOCTORS. THAT'S
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| 07:06:21 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WHAT WE HAVE BEEN SAYING AS DEMOCRATS
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| 07:06:23 |
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
FOR MORE THAN A YEAR. I WANT TO THANK THE LEADERSHIP THAT HAS TAKE THEN CALLS OF MEMBERS WHO ARE REPRESENTING THEIR DOCTORS AND SENIORS AND SAYING WE...
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| 07:07:40 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SIDE, I THINK EVERYONE -- IF I CAN GET CONFIRMATION THEY HAVE
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| 07:07:43 |
MR. SHIMKUS, -
NO OTHER SPEAKERS? MR. WAXMAN: WE HAVE ANOTHER SPEAKER. --
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| 07:07:55 |
MR. WAXMAN, -
I YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN, MR. ANDREWS, FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. ANDREWS: I THANK MY FRIEND FOR YIELDING. A LOT OF AMERICA SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN MISLED THAT...
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| 07:08:08 |
Andrews, Robert - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
THEIR DOCTORS UNDER MEDICARE ANYMORE BECAUSE OF SOME LEGISLATION THAT CAME OUT OF HERE. THIS BILL TODAY MAKES IT EMPHATICALLY CLEAR THATS THAT EMFAT...
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| 07:09:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TIME. THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I APPRECIATE THE COMMENTS, I WAS GOING TO BE COOL, CALM
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| 07:09:07 |
Shimkus, John M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
AND COLLECTIVE, OF COURSE, AS I NORMALLY AM IN THE COMMITTEE, MR. CHAIRMAN, AS YOU KNOW. AND -- BUT OF COURSE I'M REQUIRED TO RESPOND -- RESPOND TO JUST...
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| 07:13:35 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BALANCE. I THINK I HAVE THE RIGHT TO
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| 07:13:39 |
MR. LEVIN, -
CLOSE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN HAS 30 SECONDS. MR. WAXMAN: MR. SPEAKER, LET'S PASS THIS BILL AND GO ON TO FIX
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| 07:13:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THIS PROBLEM. WE OWE IT TO THE
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| 07:13:48 |
Waxman, Henry - U.S. Representative, [D] California
SENIORS WHO WERE PROMISED MEDICARE COVERAGE AND MEDICARE COVERAGE MEANS THAT THEY OUGHT TO HAVE ACCESS TO PHYSICIANS WHO ARE PAID FOR THE CARE THAT THEY...
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| 07:14:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THINK HAS BEGUN ITS VOTE, ON THE
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| 07:14:16 |
Levin, Sander Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
COMPREHENSIVE JOBS BILL. HELPING TO PAY FOR IT SO THAT COMPANIES ON'T SHIP JOBS OVERSEAS. SO WHAT WE'RE DOING NOW IN VIEW OF WHAT SEEMS INEVITABLE IN...
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| 07:18:15 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AMENDMENT. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. 2/3 OF THOSE VOTING HAVING RESPONDED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE RULES ARE SUSPENDED, THE SENATE...
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| 07:18:30 |
MR. SHIMKUS, -
REQUESTE. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF TAKING THIS VOTE BY THE YEAS
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| 07:18:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AND NAYS WILL RISE AND REMAIN STANDING UNTIL COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE ORDERED. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 8 OF...
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| 07:23:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE RULES AND AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT FOR H.R. 2194,THE COMPREHENSIVE IRAN SANCTIONS
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| 07:23:24 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
ACCOUNTABILITY AND DIVESTMENT ACT. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE BILL. THE CLERK: AN ACT TO AMEND THE IRAN SANCTIONS...
|
| 07:23:34 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ENHANCE UNITED STATES DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS WITH RESPECT TO IRAN BY
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| 07:23:37 |
THE CLERK, -
EXPANDING ECONOMIC SANCTIINS AGAINST IRAN. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. BERMAN, AND THE GENTLEWOMAN...
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| 07:23:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. BERMAN: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS HAVE FIVE LEDGE DATIVE STAYS --...
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| 07:23:58 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
DAYS TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS AND INCLUDE EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL ON THE BILL UNDER CONSIDERATION. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION....
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| 07:24:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DEBATE ON THIS CONFERENCE REPORT BY
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| 07:24:11 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
FIVE MINUTES -- FIVE MMNUTES ON EACH SIDE EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE RANKING MEMBER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: IS THERE OBJECTION TO THE...
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| 07:24:24 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
YIELD MYSELF FOUR MINUTES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BERMAN: MR. SPEAKER, THE
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| 07:24:29 |
MR. BERMAN, -
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT FOR H.R.
|
| 07:24:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
2194 IS BY FAR THE MOST
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| 07:24:34 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
COMPREHENSIVE IRAN SANCTIONS LEGISLATION CONGRESS HAS EVER PASSED. THIS LEGISLATION GREATLY STRENGTHENS OUR NATION'S OVERALL SANCTIONS REGIME REGARDING...
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| 07:28:17 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MS. ROS-LEHTINEN: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MS. ROS-LEHTINEN: THERE HAVE...
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| 07:28:24 |
MS. ROS-LEHTINEN, -
OF STATES THROUGH
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| 07:28:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HISTORY WHICH WERE TARGETED BY RISING ENEMIES BUT
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| 07:28:29 |
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
FAILED TO TAKE ACTION TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL THREAT FROM BECOMING A MORTAL ONE. THIS IS AT THE CRUX OF TODAY'S DEBATE THAT CONGRESS WILL BE SENDING TO...
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| 07:33:15 |
Kirk, Mark Steven - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
IT'S BEEN FIVE YEARS OF WORK, I WANT TO COMMEND THE CHAIRMAN FOR BRINGING IT TO THE FLOOR, I HAVE A PREPARED STATEMENT I'D LIKE TO INSERT IN THE RECORD,...
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| 07:34:01 |
MS. ROS-LEHTINEN, -
BERMAN: I'M PLEASED TO YIELD TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE ARMED SERVICES
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| 07:34:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COMMITTEE, MR. SKILLTON, TWO
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| 07:34:07 |
MR. BERMAN, -
MINUTES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: CHE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. SKELTON: MR. SPEAKER, I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 07:34:15 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CALIFORNIA FOR YIELDING TO ME AND I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THIS
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| 07:34:19 |
Skelton, Isaac "Ike" - U.S. Representative, [D] Missouri
BILL. THIS BILL IS A GOOD WILL AND -- BILL AND I URGE MY COLLEAGUES TO SUPPORT IT AND IN MY CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE,...
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| 07:36:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. CANTOR, THE ESTEEMED MINORITY WHIP.
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| 07:36:26 |
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. CANTOR: I THANK THE GENTLELADY FROM FLORIDA AND I COMMEND HER IN HER
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| 07:36:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LEADERSHIP AS WELL AS THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA
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| 07:36:36 |
Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
IN ACCOMPLISHING THIS MOMENTOUS FEAT OF BRINGING THIS CONFERENCE REPORT TO THE FLOOR, MR. SPEAKER. I RISE IN FAVOR OF THIS CONFERENCE REPORT. MR. SPEAKER,...
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| 07:38:48 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO YIELD TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH ASIA SUBCOMMITTEE WHO HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL
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| 07:38:53 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
PARTNER ON THIS LEGISLATION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK, MR. ACKERMAN, TWO MINUTES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO...
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| 07:39:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PEACE, GREAT BIG, NASTY SHARP TEETH THAT ARE
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| 07:39:08 |
Ackerman, Gary - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
FINALLY GOING TO FORCE BUSINESSES AND BANKS AROUND THE WORLD TO CHOOSE BETWEEN THE AMERICAN ECONOMY AND FINANCIAL SYSTEM OR BUSINESS AS USUAL WITH IRAN'S...
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| 07:41:03 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE,
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| 07:41:05 |
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND A HOUSE CONFEREE ON THIS MEASURE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTEE....
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| 07:41:16 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ON THIS IMPORTANT LEGISLATION. I ALSO WANT TO COMMEND CHAIRMAN
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| 07:41:19 |
Pence, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
BERMAN WHO WORKED IN GOOD FAITH ON THIS LEGISLATION AS WELL. IT'S MY HONOR TO SERVE ON THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE. AND I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE IRAN...
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| 07:44:16 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
A KEY MEMBER OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
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| 07:44:18 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
ON THIS BILL, A BILL THAT HAS A NUMBER OF AREAS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE, MY FRIEND, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICCHIGAN,...
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| 07:44:37 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OBJECTION. MR. LEVIN: I WANT TO CONGRATULATE
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| 07:44:39 |
MR. LEVIN, -
MR. BERMAN AND THE RANKING MEMBER. THIS INDEED
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| 07:44:42 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS A CRITICAL
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| 07:44:44 |
Levin, Sander Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
ACHIEVEMENT. NOT ONLY BECAUSE IT SEND AS CLEAR AND UNBE A BIM WHITE HOUSE MESSAGE THAT IRAN MUST END ITS PURSUIT OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS, BUT BECAUSE IT...
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| 07:46:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MEMBER ON THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS
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| 07:46:49 |
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
SUBCOMMITTEE, ON MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH ASIA, AS WELL AS A HOUSE CONFEREE ON THIS IMPORTANT MEASURE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S RECOGNIZED...
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| 07:47:02 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RIGHT NOW, I WOULD REMIND HIM THAT LORD CHAMBERLAIN
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| 07:47:05 |
Burton, Danny "Dan" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
FLEW TO MUNICH IN THE LATE 1930'S AND SIGNED AGREEMENT -- AN AGREEMENT WITH HER HITLER THAT LED TO 60 MILLION PEOPLE BEING KILLED IN WORLD WAR II. 60...
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| 07:48:48 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CALIFORNIA. MR. BERMAN: MOOK, I'M PLEASED TO YIELD TO MY -- MR. SPEAKER, I'M PLEASED TO YIELD TO MY FRIEND FROM OREGON, MR. BLUMENAUER, FOUR MINUTES.
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| 07:48:58 |
MR. BERMAN, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FOUR MINUTES. MR. BLUMENAUER: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. I RISE IN RELUCTANT OPPOSITION. BUT...
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| 07:49:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HARD WORK OF MY FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE, CHAIRMAN
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| 07:49:08 |
Blumenauer, Earl - U.S. Representative, [D] Oregon
BERMAN, IN PILOTING THIS LEGISLATION THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES. HE MADE SOME IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENTS AND I APPRECIATE HIS WILLINGNESS TO DELAY FINAL ...
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| 07:52:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RANKING MEMBER ON THE FOREIGN
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| 07:52:35 |
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE ON TERRORISM, NONPROLIFERATION AND TRADE AND A HOUSE CONFEREE ON THIS MEASURE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED...
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| 07:52:49 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PREVIOUS SPEAKER, I REMIND MY COLLEAGUES THAT SANCTIONS DID WORK IN
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| 07:52:52 |
Royce, Edward "Ed" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
SOUTH AFRICA AND THAT SOUTH AFRICA GAVE UP ITS ATOMIC WEAPONS PROGRAM. THE THREAT, MY FRIENDS, IN IRAN IS CRYSTAL CLEAR. AND ITS REGIME CLOSES IN ON...
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| 07:55:49 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RAISES, AS OTHERS HAVE, THE ISSUE OF WAIVERS. I JUST WANT TO REMIND
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| 07:55:52 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE BODY, THIS LEGISLATION HAS INCREASED THE STANDARD OF HER WAIVERS. TIGHTENED THE SITUATION AND WAIVERS CAN BE GIVEN. MR. BERMAN: REMEMBER, WE'RE TALKING...
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| 07:56:09 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
PUSH THAT NOTION. WE'RE NOT TALKING ABOUT AHMADINEJAD GIVING THE WAIVERS OR THE SUPREME LEADERS GIVING THE WAIVERS, THE VIOLATING COMPANY GIVING THE...
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| 07:57:12 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I STRONGLY SUPPORT THIS ACT. I'M A PROUD CO-SPONSOR OF
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| 07:57:15 |
Engel, Eliot - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
THE BILL. THIS IS A BIPARTISAN BILL, AS YOU CAN HEAR, AND SHOULD BE PASSED. LAST FALL, THE WORLD LEARNED OF A SECRET IRANIAN NUCLEAR ENRICHMENT FACILITY....
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| 07:59:15 |
MS. ROS-LEHTINEN, -
I'M PROUD TO YIELD TO MR. GARRETT, THE
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| 07:59:18 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RANKING MEMBER ON GOVERNMENT SPONSORED
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| 07:59:21 |
MS. ROS-LEHTINEN, -
ENTERPRISES AS WELL AS A HOUSE CONFEREE ON THIS MEASURE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZEDED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. GARRETT: I...
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| 07:59:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MANY HAVE URGED ME TO ENSURE CONGRESS ENACTS STRONG
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| 07:59:36 |
Garrett, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
SANCTIONS. WE ARE ALL TOO WELL AWARE OF THE EXISTENTIAL THREAT THAT A NUCLEAR POWERED IRAN WOULD BE. BUT TODAY WE ARE ABOUT TO PASS A CONFERENCE REPORT...
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| 08:02:05 |
MR. BERMAN, -
MR. CROWLEY. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. CROWLEY: I WAS PROUD TO MEET WITH THE COMMITTEE THAT
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| 08:02:14 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
NEGOTIATED THE SANCTIONS DISABILITY ACT.
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| 08:02:17 |
Crowley, Joseph - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
I WILL STRONGLY SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS TOUGH SET OF SANCTIONS THAT IS SAID THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES WILL NOT...
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| 08:03:41 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF OUR COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
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| 08:03:43 |
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: JISE FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. FORTENBERRY: MR. SPEAKER, THE TIME TO STOP IRAN'S NUCLEAR DRIVE IS
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| 08:03:51 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RUNNING VERY SHORT. UNLESS THE
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| 08:03:53 |
Fortenberry, Jeffrey "Jeff" Lane - U.S. Representative, [R] Nebraska
COMMUNITY OF RESPONSIBLE NATIONS TAKES DECISIVE ACTIONS, THE WORLD WILL SOON AWAKE TO THE HEADLINE IRAN HAS A NUCLEAR BOMB. A NUCLEAR-ARMED IRAN WILL...
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| 08:05:16 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK, MR. MCMAHON, FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 08:05:21 |
MR. BERMAN, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. MCMAHON: I AM PROUD WITH THIS CONFERENCE REPORT OUR COUNTRY WILL BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF PROTECTING
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| 08:05:26 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ISRAEL AND THE ENTIRE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY AGAINST A GROWING THREAT
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| 08:05:29 |
McMahon, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
OF NUCLEAR-RELATED TERRORISM AND AN ARMS RACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THIS SANCTION PACKAGE TAKES A FIRM STAND AGAINST AN ACTIVE STATE SPONSORED TERROR OF...
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| 08:06:38 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COMMITTEE. THE
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| 08:06:40 |
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. ROSKAM: I THANK THE GENTLELADY FOR YIELDING. HISTORY IS INCREDIBLY HELPFUL
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| 08:06:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR US AT A TIME LIKE THIS. AAGUST 13, 1961,
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| 08:06:49 |
Roskam, Peter - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
THERE WAS AN ORDER GIVEN TO MOVE FORWARD AND PUT UP THE BERLIN WALL. AT FIRST, IT WAS JUST BARBED WIRE THAT MORNING. AND OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, AS WE...
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| 08:07:58 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SIDE? THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 08:08:01 |
MR. BERMAN, -
FROM CALIFORNIA HAS 7 1/2 MINUTES, AND THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA HAS 6 1/2
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| 08:08:06 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTES. MR. BERMAN: MR. SPEAKER, I'M PLEASED TO YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF
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| 08:08:15 |
MR. BERMAN, -
REPRESENTATIVES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE SPEAKER IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER: THANK YOU, MR.
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| 08:08:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER. I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. I THANK HIM FOR HIS GREAT LEADERSHHP IN BRINGING THIS
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| 08:08:28 |
Pelosi, Nancy - U.S. Representative, [D] California
VERY IMPORTANT LEGISLATION TO THE FLOOR AND I WANT TO COMMEND LEADER HOYER AND WHIP CANTOR FOR THE BIPARTISAN SPIRIT WITH WHICH THIS BILL WAS BROUGHT...
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| 08:12:08 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SECURITY WORKING GROUP OF THE REPUBLICAN
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| 08:12:10 |
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
STUDY COMMITTEE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONN MINUTE. MR. FRANKS: I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT AS A CO-SPONSOR OF THIS BILL....
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| 08:12:18 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IN A MOMENT IN HISTORY WHEN THE TERRORIST STATE OF IRAN IS ON
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| 08:12:20 |
Franks, Trent - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
THE BRINK OF DEVELOPING NUCLEAR WEAPONS. IF THAT OCCURS, ALL OTHER ISSUES WILL BE WIPED FROM THE TABLE AND WHATEVER CHALLENGES WE HAVE IN DEALING WITH...
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| 08:13:25 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO OUR DISTINGUISHED MEMBER FROM THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN -- VICE CHAIR OF THE
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| 08:13:30 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
FOREIGN AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE ON NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION, ppTERRORISM AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE, MY FRIEND FROM GEORGIA, MR. SCOTT. THE SPEAKER PRO...
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| 08:13:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP YOU PROVIDED ON THIS EXTRAORDINARILY
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| 08:13:48 |
Scott, David - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
CRITICAL ISSUE. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF THE CONGRESS, ON THE BLEACHED BONES OF MANY GREAT PAST CIVILIZATIONS ARE WRITTEN THOSE WORDS, TOO LATE. THEY...
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| 08:15:16 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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| 08:15:18 |
MS. ROS-LEHTINEN, -
MORAN. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. MORAN: TODAY WE HAVE BEFORE US THE TOUGHEST MOST COMPREHENSIVE IRAN
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| 08:15:25 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SANCTIONS EVER CONSIDERED BY CONGRESS AND I PRAY THAT WE'RE NOT TOO
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| 08:15:28 |
Moran, Jerry - U.S. Representative, [R] Kansas
LATE. IRAN IS THE WORLD'S LEADING STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM FUNDING AND ARMING HEZBOLLAH AND HAMAS AND HAS PRODUCED ENOUGH LOW-ENRICHED URANIUM TO PRODUCE...
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| 08:16:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BERMAN: MR. SPEAKER, I'M PLEASED TO YIELD TO MY FRIEND FROM CALIFORNIA, A MEMBER OF
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| 08:16:39 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE COMMITTEE AND MEMBER OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE, MR. COSTA, ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR....
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| 08:16:54 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BERMAN. I STAND IN STRONG SUPPORT OF
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| 08:16:57 |
Costa, Jim - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE CONFERENCE REPORT H.R. 2194 THAT IRAN SANCTIONS ACCOUNTABILITY AND DIVESTMENT ACT OF 2010. AS A CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEMBER, I KNOW THIS PIECE LEGISLATION...
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| 08:18:11 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS. THE SPEAKER
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| 08:18:13 |
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. POE: I THANK THE GENTLELADY FOR YIELDING. OUR QUARREL IS NOT WITH THE PEOPLE OF
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| 08:18:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IRAN BUT WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN
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| 08:18:22 |
Poe, Ted - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
AND ITS CONSISTENT PHILOSOPHY TO DID HE -pINSTRUCT ISRAEL AND ALSO TO THE VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS THAT IT COMMITS AGAINST ITS OWN PEOPLE. THE PEOPLE...
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| 08:19:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
EXTEND THE TIME FOR DEBATE BY 10 MINUTES DIVIDED
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| 08:19:31 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
EQUALLY BETWEEN THE CHAIR AND THE RANKING MEMBER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: IS THERE OBJECTION? THE CHAIR HEARS OBJECTION. MR. BERMAN: I YIELD
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| 08:19:42 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ONE MINUTE TO THE MAJORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE, A TOUGH TASK MASTER ON
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| 08:19:48 |
MR. BERMAN, -
THIS ISSUE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. HOYER: I WANT TO THANK THE CHAIRMAN FOR YIELDING AND I
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| 08:19:57 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WANT TO THANK MS. ROS-LEHTINEN FOR
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| 08:20:00 |
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
THEIR LEADERSHIP. SHE CONTINUES TO SHOW ON A REPEATED BASIS ON THIS ISSUE AND SO MANY OTHER ISSUES. I THANK MR. BERMAN. I VERY MUCH WANTED TO GET THIS...
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| 08:25:22 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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| 08:25:24 |
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
THE SANCTIONS OF 1996 HAVE NEVER BEEN IMPOSED ON A SINGLE INDIVIDUAL OR A COMPANY. ONLY ONCE HAS A COMPANY EVEN BEEN FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF ITS...
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| 08:28:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SIDE? THE SPEAKER
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| 08:28:36 |
MR. BERMAN, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN HAS 3 1/2 MINUTES. THE MINORITY HAS YIELDED BACK THE TIME.
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| 08:28:42 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. BERMAN: I AM VERY PLEASED TO YIELD TO MY NEIGHBOR FROM CALIFORNIA, MS.
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| 08:28:49 |
MR. BERMAN, -
HOLLAND. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >> I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REVISE AND
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| 08:28:57 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT
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| 08:29:02 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
OBJECTION. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. BERMAN: I'M PLEASED
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| 08:29:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO YIELD TO THE THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. >> I RISE TODAY TO SUBMIT MY
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| 08:29:13 |
MR. BERMAN, -
STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE ACT OF IRAN DEVELOPING NUCLEAR
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| 08:29:18 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
WEAPONS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. BERMAN: I'M PLEASED TO YIELD TO THE THE GENTLELADY FROM TEXAS,...
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| 08:29:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
VALUED MEMBER OF OUR COMMITTEE, MS.
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| 08:29:30 |
MR. BERMAN, -
SHEILA JACKSON LEE. MS. JACKSON LEE: I RISE, MR. SPEAKER, IN STRONG SUPPORT OF H.R. 2194 AND I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO SUBMIT MY STATEMENT TO AVOID...
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| 08:29:39 |
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
NUCLEAR ATTACK THAT IRAN REPRESENTS TO THE WORLD AND TO ISRAEL. I RISE TO GIVE STRONG SUPPORT TO H.R. 2194 AND ASK MY COLLEAGUES TO SUPPORT IT....
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| 08:29:57 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. BERMAN: MR. SPEAKER, I'M VERY PLEASED TO YIELD UNFORTUNATELY ONLY ONE MINUTE TO REALLY THE AUTHOR OF THE PROCUREMENT --
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| 08:30:05 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MANDATORY PROCUREMENT SANCTIONS IN THIS LEGISLATION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE....
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| 08:30:21 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
INCLUDES MY AMENDMENT REQUIRING COMPANIES THAT ARE APPLYING FOR CONTRACTS
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| 08:30:24 |
Klein, Ron - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
WITHIN THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO AFFIRMATIVELY CERTIFY THEY DO NOT CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH IRAN. MR. KLINE: THIS LEGISLATION GIVES -- MR. KLEIN: WE...
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| 08:30:36 |
Klein, Ron - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
ALLOW IRAN TO CONTINUE TO ITS PURSUIT OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS. NOT ON OUR WATCH AND CERTAINLY NOT ON OUR DIME. AS A CONFEREE, I'M PROUD THE FINAL BILL ALSO...
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| 08:31:17 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST, I'M PLEASED TO YIELD TO
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| 08:31:21 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA, MR. DEUTSCHE, THE AUTHOR OF THE COUNTRY'S FIRST STATE IRAN DISINVESTMENT LEGISLATION. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 08:31:37 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DEUTSCHE: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. BERMAN: I'M VERY PLEASED TO YIELD...
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| 08:31:47 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY, THE FIRST
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| 08:31:50 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MEMBER AS WAS MENTIONED EARLIER, THE FIRST MEMBER ON OUR SIDE TO COME UP WITH A CONCEPT OF SANCTIONS ON REFINED PETROLEUM, THE FORMER HEAD OF THE IRAN...
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| 08:32:12 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I'D LIKE TO THANK MY FRIEND
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| 08:32:14 |
Andrews, Robert - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
FOR HIS LEADERSHIP. THIS IS WHAT BIPARTISAN LOOKS LIKE. THE RISK THAT WE'RE WORKING AGAINST TODAY IS NOT SIMPLY A MISSILE STRIKING INNOCENT PEOPLE HALFWAY...
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| 08:33:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WHO HAS BEEN A GREAT SUPPORTER OF THIS
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| 08:33:35 |
Berman, Howard L. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
LEGISLATION, THE GENTLELADY FROM NEVADA, 55 SECONDS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR 55 SECONDS. >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN....
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| 08:33:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
JOB ON THIS LEGISLATION. I RISE TODAY IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THIS
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| 08:33:54 |
Berkley, Shelley - U.S. Representative, [D] Nevada
LEGISLATION. IRAN'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM REPRESENTS AS MUCH OF A THREAT TO THE UNITED STATES, TO EUROPE, TO THE ARAB WORLD, AS IT DOES TO ISRAEL. MS. BERKLEY:...
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| 08:34:09 |
Berkley, Shelley - U.S. Representative, [D] Nevada
ANTI-SEMITIC, HOLOCAUST DENYING REGIME. IT SEEKS TO DESTROY ISRAEL, DOMINATE THE ENTIRE MIDDLE EAST, AND TO DO THAT BY ACQUIRING NUCLEAR WEAPONS. WHAT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR 35
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MR. BERMAN, -
SECONDS. MR. BERMAN: I WANT TO THANK ALL MY COLLEAGUES WHO PLAYED A
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PIVOTAL ROLE. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK CHRIS
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MR. BERMAN, -
DODD , STAFF, MY RANKING MEMBER, MS. ROS-LEHTINEN, MR. HOYER, AND MR. CANTOR, ALL THE CONFEREES. THE STAFF DIRECTOR FOR THE MINORITY, HE DRIVES A HARD...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SUSPENDED. THE CONFERENCE REPORT IS AGREED TO. WITHOUT OBJECTION THE MOTION -- MR. BERMAN: MR. SPEAKER, MAY I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE SPEAKER PRO...
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MR. BERMAN, -
NAYS. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR, THOSE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
REMAIN STANDING. SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING RISEN, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THIS MOTION WILL BE POSTPONED. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 8 OF RULE 20, A MOTION TO...
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| 08:37:14 |
THE CLERK, -
PURPOSES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE QUESTION IS WILL THE HOUSE SUSPEND THE RULES. THE MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTE BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
15-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES....
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Unidentified Speaker, -
ARE AGREED. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: ON THIS VOTE, THE YEAS ARE 417. 2/3 BEING IN THE AFFIRMATIVE,
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE AMENDMENTS ARE AGREED TO. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: ON THIS VOTE, THE YEAS ARE 417. THE NAYS ARE ONE. 2/3 BEING IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE RULES ARE SUSPENDED....
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| 09:02:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ARE AGREED TO, AND WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID ON THE TABLE. THE UNFFNISHED BUSINESS IS A VOTE ON THE MOTION OF THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 09:03:18 |
THE CLERK, -
WITH RESPECT TO IRAN BY EXPANDING ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE QUESTION IS WILL THE HOUSE SUSPEND THE RULES AND ADOPT...
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| 09:03:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED...
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| 09:09:29 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONFERENCE REPORT IS AGREED TO AND WITHOUT OBJECTION THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID ON THE TABLE. THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE HOUSE AN ENROLLED BILL....
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| 09:09:57 |
THE CLERK, -
PENSION FUNDING RELIEF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE QUESTION ON SUSPENDING THE RULES AND AGREEING TO...
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| 09:10:42 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CLERK: HOUSE RESOLUTION 1373, RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR DESIGNATION OF THE WEEK BEGINNING MAY
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THE CLERK, -
2, 2010, AS NATIONAL FISCAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT WEEK. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE QUESTION IS WILL THE HOUSE SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION....
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| 09:11:01 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THOSE OPPOSED SAY NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, 2/3 OF THOSE VOTING HAVING RESPONDED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE RULES ARE SUSPENDED, THE RESOLUTION...
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THE CLERK, -
ISRAELI SOLDIER GA LAD SHALIT HELD CAPTIVE BY HAMAS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: HE QUESTION IS WILL THE HOUSE SUSPEND THE RULES AND...
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| 09:11:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, 2/3 OF THOSE VOTING HAVING RESPONDED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE RULES ARE SUSPENDED, THE...
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THE CLERK, -
ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN'S FRAUDULENT MANIPULATION OF IRANIAN ELECTIONS, THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN'S CONTINUED DENIAL OF HUMAN RIGHTS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
NO. IF THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, 2/3 OF THOSE VOTING HAVING RESPONDED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE RULES ARE SUSPENDED, THE RESOLUTION IS AGREED TO AND...
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| 09:13:52 |
Deutch, Theodore "Ted" E. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
FURTHER WHEN THE HOUSS ADJOURNS ON THAT DAY IT ADJOURN TO MEET AT 12:30 P.M. ON MONDAY NEXT FOR MORNING HOUR DEBATE AND FURTHER WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS...
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| 09:14:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WILL ENTERTAIN REQUESTS FOR ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA RISE? MR. GINGREY: ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE,...
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MR. GINGREY, -
ORDERED. MR. GINGREY: MR. SPEAKER, I WOULD LIKE TO
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| 09:14:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONGRATULATE THE CITY OF GEORGIA FOR BEING RECOGNIZED
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| 09:14:49 |
Gingrey, Phil MD - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
AS AN ALL-AMERICAN CITY IN THE RECENT CONTEST SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE. ACWORTH OF PART OF GEORGIA'S 11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, THE DISTRICT...
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| 09:16:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RISE? >> I ASK TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE, REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO
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| 09:16:18 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
ORDERED. MS. JOHNSON: -- MS. JACKSON LEE: MR. SPEAKER, THE HOUSE IS NOT IN
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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MS. JOHNSON, -
ORDER. THE SPEAKER
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MS. JACKSON LEE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS RIGHT. WILL MEMBERS PLEASE TAKE THEIR CONVERSATIONS OFF THE FLOOR. MS. JACKSON LEE: MR. SPEAKER, WE HAVE HAD
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| 09:16:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
A GOOD WEEK AND I'M VERY GRATEFUL THAT WE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TODAY
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| 09:16:37 |
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
TO SAY TO THE DOCTORS OF AMERICA THAT WE ARE COMMITTED TO YOUR PRACTICE, YOUR MEDICINE AND YOUR CARING FOR OUR SENIORS. IN ADDITION WE WERE ABLE TO...
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| 09:18:15 |
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
INTO, THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS MAY BE PERMITTED TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE, REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS AND INCLUDE THEREIN EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL. MR. POE,...
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| 09:18:51 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FROM PENNSYLVANIA RISE? >> MR. SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT TODAY FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS AND ANY SPECIAL ORDERS HERETOFORE ENTERED...
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| 09:18:59 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
MEMBERS MAY BE PERMITTED TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR FIVE MINUTES, TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS AND INCLUDE THEREIN EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL. MRS....
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| 09:19:14 |
MRS. DAHLKEMPER, -
FROM OHIO AND MR. DEFAZIO FROM OREGON. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO
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| 09:19:24 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ORDERED. UNDER THE SPEAKER'S ANNOUNCED POLICY OF JANUARY 6, 2009, AND PREVIOUS ORDER OF THE HOUSE, THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES...
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| 09:20:01 |
Fortenberry, Jeffrey "Jeff" Lane - U.S. Representative, [R] Nebraska
REST IN AN OLD AND IS HE CONVENIENT PLATTS MOTH, NEBRASSA, CEMETERY. SPECIALIST REDING WAS A 22-YEAR-OLD NEWLY WED, MARRIED JUST 10 WEEKS TO NICKY,...
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| 09:22:38 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TAKE HIS TIME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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Unidentified Speaker, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA MAY PROCEED FOR FIVE
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| 09:22:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTES. MRS. DAHLKEMPER: MR. SPEAKER, IT IS WITH A HEAVY HEART THAT I RISE TODAY TO HONOR THE LIVES OF TWO FALLEN
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| 09:23:03 |
Dahlkemper, Kathleen "Kathy" A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
HEROES FROM WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, SERGEANT FIRST CLASS ROBERT PSYCH OF CON YETVILLE, AND STAFF SERGEANT BRIAN HOOVER OF LINDORA, PENNSYLVANIA, MADE THE...
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| 09:27:49 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
JONES. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA, MS. WOOLSEY. THE GENTLELADY FROM INDIANA, -- THE GENTLEMAN INDIANA, MR. BURTOON. THE GENTLELADY FROM OHIO, MS....
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| 09:29:34 |
Gingrey, Phil MD - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
SIDE, LEADER BOEHNER AND OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM TO GIVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY THIS EVENING BEFORE THIS PACKED HOUSE CHAMBER. OF COURSE, MR. SPEAKER, WITH THE...
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| 10:04:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THANK YOU, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. WHEN I SAID, COLLEAGUES,
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| 10:04:24 |
Gingrey, Phil MD - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
THAT I'M REPRESENTING THE REPUBLICAN MINORITY TONIGHT DURING WHAT WE CALL THE LEADERSHIP HOUR, OUR DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES WILL HAVE THE SECOND HOUR....
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| 10:05:19 |
Gingrey, Phil MD - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
TO THE'SLE, IF YOU WOULD, BECAUSE I WANT TO GO OVER A FEW THINGS, QUOTES, AND PROMISES. WHAT WE WERE PROMISED, AND THIS IS A QUOTE. HEALTH CARE REFORM...
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| 10:19:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS VACATED. UNDER THE SPEAKER'S ANNOUNCED POLICY OF JANUARY 6, 2009, THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. GOHMERT, FOR 60 MINUTES. MR. GOHMERT:...
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| 10:19:30 |
Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
COLLEAGUE'S INSIGHTS, SOMEBODY WHO HAS SPENT THEIR ENTIRE ADULT LIFE WORKING ON THE ISSUES OF HEALTH CARE AND TRYING TO BE A HEALER AND A HELPER, CERTAINLY...
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| 11:16:52 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BIBLE MY AUNT SAYS MY UNCLE RECEIVED
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| 11:16:55 |
Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
GOING INTO WORLD WAR II FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WHEN HE WENT TO THE ARMY, IT SAYS MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU. AND I REALIZE THIS MAY BE THE LAST COUPLE...
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| 11:18:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
NOW ADJOURN. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 11:18:07 |
MR. GOHMERT, -
THE QUESTION IS ON THE MOTION TO ADJOURN. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IT. THE MOTION IS AGREED TO. >> IN
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