“I don't want to talk about the actual bill. I brought up something from 10 years ago to change the subject. I hope that people will be distracted by talking about that instead.”
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Recent debates
8 latest topics
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
13 statements
Moment of Silence in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of September 11
2 statements
Honoring Former U.S. Representative Charles Hatcher of Georgia
2 statements
Recognizing Firefighters from California's Third Congressional District
17 statements
Saluting White Plains Beautification Foundation
2 statements
Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear
4 statements
Operation Midway Blitz Anniversary
2 statements
Catherine Watts Celebrates 100th Birthday
4 statements
House of Representatives
Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act
“I want more time for everyone to talk about this bill.”
“I want this bill to pass. The government should make rules for companies that make DNA. The rules will help companies and universities know what to do. The rules will help keep people safe. The rules will not make it harder for companies to do business. I want everyone to support this bill.”
“I want this bill to pass. It will help businesses. The government will make rules. The rules will keep people safe. The rules will not make it harder for businesses to do business. If we have these rules, America will stay ahead of other countries. Our government should work with companies to make rules. I thank the other side for their help. Let's pass this bill.”