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Gohmert Responds to Undercover Video of Google Released by Project Veritas
June 24, 2019
Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today regarding the undercover video of Google released by Project Veritas: “This video shows Google’s biases are now a threat to a free and fair election, all while they hide behind the immunity given by Congress years ago when they were supposed to be a simple ‘town square’ where everyone’s voice could be heard without biased results. In fact, Google references a significant role they see themselves fulfilling in the 2020 elec... More
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Senate, Congressional Western Caucuses Praise New Environmental Rule
June 16, 2019
Senate and the Congressional Western Caucuses are praising the United States Forest Service for its effort to revise the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to allow for increased activity on federal lands to better manage forests and help prevent catastrophic wildfires. This is an especially important decision in the wake of deadly wildfires that have struck the West, officials said. NEPA requires agencies to analyze the environmental impact of proposed actions before making decisions. “Or... More
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GOP Rep. Compares FBI Surveillance of Trump Campaign to Watergate
June 10, 2019
Representative Louie Gohmert (R., Texas) argued during a Monday House Judiciary Committee hearing that the FBI’s surveillance of the Trump campaign was similar to the Nixon administration’s crimes during the Watergate scandal, reversing a comparison that many of his Democratic colleagues have used to impugn the conduct of President Trump. Addressing former Nixon White House counsel John Dean, who was called by House Democrats to serve as the hearing’s first witness, Gohmert agreed with the conte... More
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Gohmert’s Statement Honoring the Fallen on Memorial Day 2019
May 27, 2019
Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today honoring the men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces: “Today we remember those who President Lincoln said gave their last full measure of devotion for our freedom. These patriots boldly defended our great nation and heroically gave their all so that we might experience security and peace. We can never repay these men and women for their dramatic acts of bravery and selfless deeds of coura... More
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GOP Rep Explains How Securing Border May Be 'The Most Single Compassionate Thing' US Can Do for Mexico
May 21, 2019
A Republican congressman from Texas praised President Donald Trump for his action towards ending the immigration crisis taking place at the U.S.-Mexico border, proclaiming that the president’s proposed border wall would help Mexico and other countries in Central and South America. While giving an interview on Fox News’ “Lou Dobbs Tonight” on Monday, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) — who serves on the powerful House Judiciary Committee — was pressed for his thoughts on the crisis taking place at th... More
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