Apr 8, 2008
Madam Speaker and my fellow colleagues, today is the day with General Petraeus to recognize that with all the rhetoric on this floor, that we should listen to the troops. They are the ones that are sacrificing. They are the ones that I…
Don Young
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Don Young is a Republican politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Alaska's at-large congressional district from 1973 until his passing in 2022. He was the longest-serving member of Congress in Alaska's history and was known for his strong advocacy for Alaskan interests, particularly in areas such as resource development and indigenous rights. Young was a prominent figure in various legislative efforts, including those related to transportation and infrastructure in Alaska. Throughout his tenure, he was recognized for his direct and often colorful communication style, which resonated with many constituents.
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Jan 29, 2008
There is just a matter of a difference of opinion. Again, the majority on that side is more interested in creating recreation and amusement opportunities than creating jobs and affordable energy. It is ironic to me that one of the States…
Jan 29, 2008
We are importing 12 million barrels a day from our enemies, thanks to you; 12 million barrels a day, at $100 a barrel. Mr. and Mrs. America, remember, $1.2 billion a day we are sending overseas because of the majority not supporting energy…
Jan 16, 2008
Ten years ago. Again, everybody tells me we can do it at a later date. And what we're doing is nothing. I ask each one of you in this room that's sitting here today, I'm asking you, are we going to sit until this whole country comes to a…
Jan 16, 2008
here we go again; another nail in the coffin of energy independence. Another nail, in fact, adding to the unemployment rate. If this bill was to become law, mines will be shut down. They will be shut down. And what bothers me the most is…
Aug 23, 2007
The people of Florida are perfectly within their right to choose to use or not use the money. When they saw a need for a hurricane evacuation route, Representative Young helped them fill it. If they no longer see the need, then that is…
Jun 6, 2007
This is grandstanding by individuals that don't know what they're talking about. And I will go back to that. It's ignorance and stupidity.
Feb 15, 2006
And so far the city and the gas drilling companies have not told the other half of the story. They just told the good part, the free money part.
Dec 21, 2005
As far as my bridge goes, the state's not about to give that money up.
Sep 20, 2005
You know, it's sad when people do thing when they don't know what they're talking about.
Sep 30, 2004
In closing, this is a time that is always difficult for someone who has served with something for so long, but I will tell the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Lipinski) we are going to miss him. We are going to probably see him. But as…
Jun 24, 2004
Mr. Chairman, this bill reinstates the discretionary spending caps for fiscal year 2005 and 2006 and extends the highway and transit firewalls for fiscal years 2004 through 2009 at the levels contained in H.R. 3550, as passed by the House…
Jun 23, 2004
I can assure him there will not be any less out of this conference than we passed in the House, and I am praying that there will be more. It is ironic that when we meet with the other side of the aisle, I know I am not supposed to mention…
Jun 23, 2004
the purpose of the H.R. 4635, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004 Part III is the continuation of the highway construction and highway safety transit, motor carrier, and surface transportation research programs for an…
Jun 16, 2004
I am ashamed of my friend from Ohio. I told him earlier today that he did not even have the courtesy to talk to me about this amendment which affects my State, affects my people. You want to protect American jobs, and you have put 15,000…
Jun 3, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I recognize this motion to recommit is one I support. It is a motion that will I think make the bill's purposes be specifically spelled out. And I would suggest that what the gentleman, the ranking member, the gentleman from…
Jun 3, 2004
Mr. LaTOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the distinguished ranking member of our full committee for making this the subject of the motion to instruct conferees, and it is a tribute to not only him but the bipartisan nature in which…
Apr 2, 2004
I can tell my colleagues, we have done everything we could possibly do, because we had to really write three different bills, which is very difficult to do, because the numbers kept changing and kept floating. But every time we had to…
Apr 1, 2004
I came to this House to work to achieve legislation, and I believe we can only do that by working together. It is something I believe very strongly in. And I know there are those who do not agree with me, who do not want to achieve, but to…
Apr 1, 2004
I will say, though, I am usually in favor of what occurs by State action, but what this amendment does, it allows the State of New Jersey to limit large trucks and twin-trailer combination trucks to the interstate system, not intrastate…
Apr 1, 2004
Reclaiming my time, they can continue their suit, but they are not the ones now that have to pursue the suit. They are the ones that won the case, and they can drive their trucks on interstate commerce because of the clause in the…
Apr 1, 2004
reclaiming my time, but the industry or the plaintiff that filed the suit is now being precluded from going forth. If my colleague wants to do that, have the court or New Jersey file an injunction against the court's decision. Do not ask…
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