John Michael Katko (/ˈkætkoʊ/; born November 9, 1962) is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 24th congressional district, based in Syracuse, since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he previously was an Assistant United States Attorney who led the organized crime division at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Syracuse. In that role, he helped to prosecute gang members under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.[1] In the 116th Congress, he is a co-chair of the House moderate Republican faction, the Tuesday Group.[2] He is the sole chair of the renamed Republican Governance Group for the 117th Congress.[3]
Katko was one of ten Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump during Trump's second impeachment. from Wikipedia
Katko was one of ten Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump during Trump's second impeachment. from Wikipedia
In this Jan. 6. 2021, file photo, a violent mob storms the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. as members of Congress vote to certify Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election.
House passes bill brokered by John Katko to investigate US Capitol attack
May 20 -...In the end, the vote exposed an internal divide among Republicans loyal to Trump and those who say Americans need to know the root causes of the Jan. 6 attack.
Katko is among 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump for “incitement of insurrection” by encouraging his supporters before the attack. A violent mob stormed the Capitol as members of Congress met to certify the presidential election vote for Joe Biden.
Katko said that Americans deserve answers about the Capitol attack and that he wants to “ensure an attack on the heart of our democracy never happens again.”
Minutes before the vote, Katko spoke on the House floor and told his colleagues that the 9/11 Commission helped make the U.S. more secure. He suggested the Jan. 6 Commission would have similar success.
“I can tell you that our country is infinitely safer because of what the 9/11 Commission did,” Katko said. He added, “I ask my colleagues to consider the fact that this commission is built to work, and it will be depoliticized.”
In a final plea to Democrats and Republicans, an emotional Katko said, “I urge all of you in this body, all of you on both sides…to set aside politics just this once. Just this once. I beg you. And pass this bill.”
Thompson and other Democratic leaders praised Katko before the vote for his willingness “to put country ahead of party” and negotiate the bipartisan agreement... quoted from
House passes bill brokered by John Katko to investigate US Capitol attack
May 20 -...In the end, the vote exposed an internal divide among Republicans loyal to Trump and those who say Americans need to know the root causes of the Jan. 6 attack.
Katko is among 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump for “incitement of insurrection” by encouraging his supporters before the attack. A violent mob stormed the Capitol as members of Congress met to certify the presidential election vote for Joe Biden.
Katko said that Americans deserve answers about the Capitol attack and that he wants to “ensure an attack on the heart of our democracy never happens again.”
Minutes before the vote, Katko spoke on the House floor and told his colleagues that the 9/11 Commission helped make the U.S. more secure. He suggested the Jan. 6 Commission would have similar success.
“I can tell you that our country is infinitely safer because of what the 9/11 Commission did,” Katko said. He added, “I ask my colleagues to consider the fact that this commission is built to work, and it will be depoliticized.”
In a final plea to Democrats and Republicans, an emotional Katko said, “I urge all of you in this body, all of you on both sides…to set aside politics just this once. Just this once. I beg you. And pass this bill.”
Thompson and other Democratic leaders praised Katko before the vote for his willingness “to put country ahead of party” and negotiate the bipartisan agreement... quoted from
President Joe Biden walks to board Air Force One at Quonset Point Air National Guard in North Kingstown, R.I., Wednesday, May 19, 2021, to travel back to Washington after attending the commencement for the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn.
Biden and Netanyahu face rough early test of relationship
May 20 - President Joe Biden's efforts to persuade Benjamin Netanyahu to halt military strikes against Hamas in Gaza are plunging the two leaders into a difficult early test of the U.S.-Israeli relationship.
The two have had other moments of tension over the years, and their current differences over the war in Gaza create a challenge that Biden was trying mightily to avoid.
Biden told Netanyahu in a telephone call Wednesday that he expected “significant de-escalation” of the fighting by day's end, according to the White House. But the prime minister came right back with a public declaration that he was “determined to continue" the Gaza operation “until its objective is achieved.”
Netanyahu did allow that he “greatly appreciates the support of the American president,” but said nonetheless that Israel would push ahead.
This is not where Biden had hoped to expend his time and energy... more
Biden and Netanyahu face rough early test of relationship
May 20 - President Joe Biden's efforts to persuade Benjamin Netanyahu to halt military strikes against Hamas in Gaza are plunging the two leaders into a difficult early test of the U.S.-Israeli relationship.
The two have had other moments of tension over the years, and their current differences over the war in Gaza create a challenge that Biden was trying mightily to avoid.
Biden told Netanyahu in a telephone call Wednesday that he expected “significant de-escalation” of the fighting by day's end, according to the White House. But the prime minister came right back with a public declaration that he was “determined to continue" the Gaza operation “until its objective is achieved.”
Netanyahu did allow that he “greatly appreciates the support of the American president,” but said nonetheless that Israel would push ahead.
This is not where Biden had hoped to expend his time and energy... more
May 19, 2021
Commencement Speeches
President Biden Commencement Address at U.S. Coast Guard Academy
President Biden delivered a commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. The president spoke about the importance and duty of the Coast Guard and his hopes for this generation of service people.
Commencement Speeches
President Biden Commencement Address at U.S. Coast Guard Academy
President Biden delivered a commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. The president spoke about the importance and duty of the Coast Guard and his hopes for this generation of service people.
Remarks by President Biden at United States Coast Guard Academy’s 140th Commencement Exercises
MAY 19, 2021
THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, thank you. Hello, Coast Guard Academy. I tell you what — we’re going to speak for about four hours to see if those white uniforms last longer to keep the heat away than these poor guys in their graduation gowns here. God, love you. I thought I was hot in a blue suit. (Laughter.)
Governor Lamont, it’s good to see you, man. You’ve been a good friend a long time.
And I understand the senior senator from this state for a long time, Chris Dodd, is here. I don’t know where you’re — I don’t — I don’t think you’re in the class, Chris. But you’re one of the — where is he? Chris, welcome, pal — one of the finest men I’ve ever served with in my whole career.
And Mayor — Mayor Passero, I — I want to thank you for being here. Thanks for the passport into town.
And I want to thank, again, the Secretary Mayorkas for joining me today as well. He understands — he understands well how vital the Coast Guard is to our economic, our environmental, and national security, and how central you are to our Homeland Security mission.
Admiral Schultz, congratulations on a — an outstanding new corps of officers.
This past year, there can be no doubt the Class of ‘21 is ready for whatever its mission may be.
I know this day is doubly important to the Admiral because he’s not only the Commandant of the Coast Guard — well, let me say it another way: In 2013, I think, I gave the commencement here, and I was pointing out how the Coast Guard was adapting so rapidly to changing conditions. And I said, “This is not your father’s Coast Guard.” I take that back. (Laughter.) First-Class Eric Schultz, this is your father’s Coast Guard. (Laughter and applause)... more
MAY 19, 2021
THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, thank you. Hello, Coast Guard Academy. I tell you what — we’re going to speak for about four hours to see if those white uniforms last longer to keep the heat away than these poor guys in their graduation gowns here. God, love you. I thought I was hot in a blue suit. (Laughter.)
Governor Lamont, it’s good to see you, man. You’ve been a good friend a long time.
And I understand the senior senator from this state for a long time, Chris Dodd, is here. I don’t know where you’re — I don’t — I don’t think you’re in the class, Chris. But you’re one of the — where is he? Chris, welcome, pal — one of the finest men I’ve ever served with in my whole career.
And Mayor — Mayor Passero, I — I want to thank you for being here. Thanks for the passport into town.
And I want to thank, again, the Secretary Mayorkas for joining me today as well. He understands — he understands well how vital the Coast Guard is to our economic, our environmental, and national security, and how central you are to our Homeland Security mission.
Admiral Schultz, congratulations on a — an outstanding new corps of officers.
This past year, there can be no doubt the Class of ‘21 is ready for whatever its mission may be.
I know this day is doubly important to the Admiral because he’s not only the Commandant of the Coast Guard — well, let me say it another way: In 2013, I think, I gave the commencement here, and I was pointing out how the Coast Guard was adapting so rapidly to changing conditions. And I said, “This is not your father’s Coast Guard.” I take that back. (Laughter.) First-Class Eric Schultz, this is your father’s Coast Guard. (Laughter and applause)... more
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