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Floor Speeches
Below are Congressman J. Gresham Barrett's remarks on the Floor of the United States House of Representatives.
Floor Speeches: 2008
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Congressman Barrett expresses support for Improved Economic Stabilization Package
10/03/08 Madam Speaker, we come here today in the midst of the biggest economic crisis this nation has ever faced. The proposal put forth by the administration earlier was unacceptable. No accountability no government oversight, too much burden on the American taxpayer, but politics is the art of the possible. This house is a place where policy and reality come together where people solve problems.read more -
Congressman Barrett Express Disappointment with Energy bill brought to the floor
09/18/08 There was an energy bill brought to the floor this week. Unfortunately, it was not a comprehensive bill or open for debate. And no member was allowed to offer any amendment expanding the scope.read more -
Congressman Barrett Asks for All of the Above Energy Approach
09/10/08 It has been five weeks we have been in session here on the House floor. But there were many of us that came to the House floor throughout August. We talked directly with the American people about the immediate need for comprehensive energy legislation.read more -
Congressman Barrett Highlights local business hurt by high gas prices
09/09/08 During August, I traveled throughout my District and heard firsthand from my constituents who are suffering due to high gasoline and diesel prices. Every where I went, I heard stories from individuals and businesses struggling to make ends meet.read more