Congressman Gohmert (TX-01) will introduce a resolution next week supporting Israel’s right to defend its independence. “Now is the time to show with great certainty exactly where we stand and with whom we stand,” said Rep. Gohmert. “In light of the ongoing events in Egypt, it is critical that this Congress show support for our close allies. This administration has undermined and snubbed Israel time and time again showing fragility to our support for Israel that has emboldened Islamist extremism...
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Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today regarding yesterday’s Florida court decision which ruled President Obama’s mandate for every American to purchase health insurance unconstitutional: “Judge Vinson’s ruling yesterday is an important victory for the United States Constitution and the American people. He is correct when he compares this healthcare takeover to the 1773 Boston Tea Party. The present day Tea Party movement was formed partly due to the dissatisfaction of...
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Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) along with other Congressional colleagues spoke today at the 38th annual Walk for Life on the National Mall. He delivered the following remarks: “Allow me to borrow from Abraham Lincoln. Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray that this mighty scourge of abortion may speedily pass away; yet, if God wills it, America suffers until all the wealth piled by the abortionists—38 years of killing innocent babies—shall be lost. As was said 3,000 years ago, so it still m...
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Today Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) voted in favor of repealing ObamaCare. The final vote was 245 to 189. “Now we can get on with the work of providing real health reform that will help the American people have health care that is affordable, patient-centered and patient-controlled. Allowing people to buy insurance across state lines and disallowing insurance companies to drop coverage of sick people are two good ideas. This time – in an open, transparent way – we will really generate solut...
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Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) announced he will be working on legislation that will allow members in the U.S. House of Representatives to carry a concealed weapon in the District of Columbia. “There is a rash of legislation further infringing on Second Amendment rights that has been unwisely proffered in the wake of events in Tucson. If members of Congress wished to carry a weapon in the federal District of Columbia, it should be permissible. Accordingly, we are in the process of drafting a ...
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Today, Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) joined the members of the United States Congress and made the following remarks on the House floor in tribute to those killed and injured in the tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona: “Gabrielle Giffords is always a bright spot in a rather dull, moody, self-absorbed body called Congress. She is easy to work with no matter on which side of the aisle we happen to be. We all find ourselves being criticized, but few of us have been able to respond with the grace and cl...
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Congressman Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement Saturday concerning the tragic shooting in Arizona: “I have no words to fully express my sadness, concern, and anger over the senseless assaults and murders in Tucson. Congresswoman Giffords is an inspiring and devoted representative for the people of Arizona. What is more, she is my friend. My thoughts and prayers have and will continue to go out to her and her family and to all the victims of this horrific attack and their fami...
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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Louie Gohmert (TX-01), along with U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03) hosted a press conference today to discuss the bipartisan hearing in the Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Subcommittee held this afternoon titled Reining in Overcriminalization: Assessing the Problems, Proposing Solutions.?
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EAST TEXAS – U.S. Representative Louie Gohmert released the following statement today in response to the news of the Administration’s dismissal of pending deportation proceedings against certain illegal aliens:
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EAST TEXAS – Dozens of employers are seeking to fill positions that East Texas job seekers will have the opportunity to apply for at Congressman Louie Gohmert’s upcoming East Texas Job Fair at Stephen F. Austin State University on July 8.
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