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Cynthia A McKinney
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In Opposition to Resolution to go to War in Iraq - Oct. 9, 2002
October 9, 2002
Thank you very much. I share the same revulsion that many others have towards Saddam Hussein. We all know that he’s brutal, and that his regime has terrorized the Iraqi people and the people of nearby countries. But there was a time not so long ago when despite all of this, we chose to allow him to be our friend. There was a time we supplied him with chemical weapons and other military technologies. If our nation really cared about Iraq's neighbors, we never would have supplied him the military […]
Shelley Berkley
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In Response to September 11 - Oct. 12, 2001
October 12, 2001
I rise today in the strongest support of this resolution. I condemn this horrendous act of terrorism. I praise all the unnamed heroes who risked their lives to save others. And I grieve with those who experienced the loss of loved ones. My heart goes out today to the family of Barbara Edwards, a high school teacher from Southern Nevada who was a passenger on the hijacked jet that crashed into the Pentagon. I rise today to support the President and our Administration in the pursuit of those responsible for […]
Shelley Berkley
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Child Safety and Protection Act - June 14, 1999
June 14, 1999
Mr. Chairman, Thank you for giving Congressman Mark Udall and me the opportunity to present to you our proposed amendment to H.R. 1501, the Child Safety and Protection Act. Our amendment, entitled, The After School Education and Anti-Crime Act, would expand after school programs by building on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Act to give local schools and communities even more options for improving student performance and reducing juvenile crime. The amendment would provide $600 million in federal funding to help one million children around the country who are […]
Nancy Pelosi
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Great Potential of Embryonic Stem Cell Research - May 24, 2005
May 24, 2005
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 810, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005. The bipartisan bill will increase the number of stem cell line that are eligible for federally funded research. This is a critical day for us in Congress. I am deeply indebted to Congresswoman Diana DeGette and Congressman Mike Castle for their great leadership in bringing this bipartisan legislation to the floor. This is significant legislation because every family in America is just one phone call away, one […]
Nancy Pelosi
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Unilateral Force and the War on Terrorism - Oct.10, 2002
October 10, 2002
First, I wish to congratulate Members of this House for the patriotism that has been demonstrated on this floor in the last few days. I think the American people saw today that we in the House love our country, are committed to its values, and are committed to and respect our men and women in uniform. I come to this debate, Mr. Speaker, at the end of 10 years of service on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, where stopping the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction was one of […]
Nancy Pelosi
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Prebuttal to State of the Union Address - Dec. 27, 2003
December 27, 2003
Thank you, Senator Daschle for your strong statement, and most importantly for your strong leadership on behalf of the American people. It is an honor to be here with you at the National Press Club to speak about the Democrats' view of the state of our union. I join Senator Daschle in recognizing the spirit of patriotism, common purpose, and shared sacrifice that is so strong in our country. As leaders, we have the responsibility to protect the American people and provide opportunities for them. As you so forcefully stated, […]
Marsha Blackburn
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Jobs and Growth Package - May 8, 2003
May 8, 2003
Mr. Speaker, just yesterday our friends across the aisle introduced their version of a jobs and growth package. I have looked into the details of this plan, and it is nothing more than another empty promise to America's workers and entrepreneurs. On a daily basis, we in Congress meet with our constituents, and the message that they are sending should be clear to each and every one of us. Significant tax relief and jobs growth is what our economy needs most. We do not need another do-nothing plan, and American […]
Lucille Roybal-Allard
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 3, 2005
May 3, 2005
Mr. Speaker: It is my privilege today to recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. I am especially proud to do so because I am fortunate to represent some of the most important Asian Pacific American communities in Los Angeles, including Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Filipinotown, and a portion of the Korean-American community. These historic communities are constant reminders of the vibrancy and vitality of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their significant contributions to our nation. U.S. Secretary of Transportation, former Rep. Norman Y. Mineta from California, was one […]
Lucille Roybal-Allard
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. House, Speeches
Appropriations Bill for Hurricane Relief - Oct. 8, 2005
October 8, 2005
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the supplemental appropriations bill for the Hurricane Katrina disaster relief. My heart goes out to the people of New Orleans, and to all the families affected by Katrina in states across the gulf coast. The huge path of devastation Katrina left behind has horrified us all. And we have been equally horrified by the conditions and difficulties confronting the affected families as they struggle to meet life and death challenges brought each day since the hurricane. As I have, the entire world has […]
Loretta Sánchez
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Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities - July 19, 2004
July 19, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on behalf of H.R. 1156, a bill co-sponsored by Congressman Gary Miller and myself. I am pleased to see the bill on the suspension calendar today, and I thank the leadership for its support. H.R. 1156 would increase the authorized federal share for the Orange County, California, Groundwater Replenishment System from $20 million to $80 million. This will allow Orange County to complete its innovative Groundwater Replenishment System. The Groundwater Replenishment System will serve 2.3 million residents of north and central Orange County, […]