This level of passivity on the part of leadership in response to this terrible crime has left this Nation without the critical leadership it needs...

It is long past time that Congress passed a comprehensive law banning such atrocities.

This is not a tax cut; this is a tax correction.

I cannot believe how much more I am paying since I got married.

Mr. Clark leaves his impressive imprint upon the city of Houston, and I congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement.

Any American, regardless of race or gender, can identify with Walter Payton.

His commitment to excellence and immense endurance makes his death seem all the more unbelievable.

It is his way of life that fills our memories and our hearts.

I rise to strongly support this measure that recognizes a true sports hero and legend, Walter Payton.

Walter Payton represented sheer perseverance.

It is a record that will stand for many years and will remain a testament to Payton's excellence.

I'm pleased to announce that over 30 members will join Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher and myself in introducing the Smart Kids--Safe Kids Act.

This bipartisan legislation is designed to help prevent the abuse and abduction of children.

Mr. Speaker, it is organizations like The Metropolitan Organization and the Industrial Areas Foundation Southwest Network that make our nation great.

I commend them for their twenty-five years of hard work, and wish them success in their continuing effort to make democracy work for all citizens of our Nation.

In my home state of Texas, IAF Southwest Network has been involved in convincing municipalities to raise the minimum wage to a living wage; in improving the conditions in the communities along the Texas-Mexican border, the so-called…

For 25 years, grassroots organizations in communities across seven states have been working with the IAF Southwest Network to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.

Moreover, they have provided aid for those seeking to become homeowners, encouraging people to put down roots and contribute to the revitalization of their communities.