Jun 24, 2014
I stand in support of the Fiscal Year 2014 Intelligence Authorization Act. The annual authorization act is the most substantial oversight mechanism Congress has over the intelligence community. Most of the work within the intelligence…
Terri Sewell
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Terri Sewell is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Alabama's 7th congressional district since 2011. She is the first African American woman elected to Congress from Alabama. Sewell has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare throughout her tenure. She is a member of the Democratic Party and has been an advocate for civil rights and voting access.
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May 29, 2014
Today I rise to honor one of America's most prolific and self-taught artists, Mr. Thornton Dial of Bessemer, Alabama. Today at the age of 86, Thornton Dial has lived, worked, and created art in Alabama for his entire life. From childhood…
May 19, 2014
This week, as we honor the living, breathing legacy of Brown vs. Board of Education, we must acknowledge our role in combatting the resurgence of segregation in our nation's public schools. I know my personal journey was paved in the…
Apr 4, 2014
On rollcall No. 159 I missed the vote, but I would have voted ``yes.'' Stated against:
Mar 5, 2014
Today I rise to honor the Dallas County High School Hornets on winning the State of Alabama title in the class 4A State basketball championship on Saturday, March 1, 2014. On behalf of the Seventh Congressional District, I pay honor and…
Feb 27, 2014
In continuing my commitment to honoring African Americans from Alabama during this Black History Month, today I rise to honor the renowned educator, pastor, and civil rights activist Reverend Dr. Frederick Douglas Reese on this occasion of…
Feb 4, 2014
Today I rise in honor of Black History Month and the countless contributions and sacrifices made by notable African Americans to this great Nation. I also stand before you to proclaim the month of February as a time of reflection for…
Jan 14, 2014
Right-sizing Federal regulation on M&A brokers in these small business transactions I believe makes good sense. All of us have small- and medium-size business owners in our districts who sooner or later will want to sell or grow their…
Jan 14, 2014
Today, I rise in support of H.R. 2274, the Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2013. H.R. 2274 provides a much-needed exemption and clarification for current M&A brokers who perform services in…
Oct 2, 2013
I take to the floor with a heavy heart, a heavy heart that is disappointed, frustrated and, frankly, outraged by our government shutdown. Once again, we have put partisan politics ahead of the needs of the American people; and as I stand…
Jul 11, 2013
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 125, nays 260, not voting 49, as follows: [Roll No. 346] YEAS--125 Andrews Bass Beatty Becerra Bishop (GA)…
Jun 27, 2013
I stand today to join with my colleagues in expressing my deep disappointment in the Supreme Court's decision on the Voting Rights Act. I stand not just as a Member of Congress but as a Member of Congress who represents Selma, Alabama. I…
Apr 24, 2013
I now yield 2 minutes to the distinguished Democratic whip, my dear friend, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer).
Apr 24, 2013
Today I just want to thank this body for passing this profound Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the four little girls who lost their lives in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. I just want to acknowledge my sincere…
Apr 24, 2013
I want to thank the gentleman from Alabama. It has been a pleasure to not only represent Jefferson County with him, but to serve in this body with him. And I thank you for yielding me that time. I now yield 2 minutes to the distinguished…
Apr 24, 2013
I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Danny K. Davis). (Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
Apr 24, 2013
I again thank the gentleman from Alabama. It is indeed an honor to be able to manage the floor with you on this bill and cosponsor it with you, and I thank you for your generosity. At this time I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the distinguished…
Apr 24, 2013
I want to conclude by thanking all of my colleagues, especially my colleagues from Alabama, and all of my colleagues who have participated in today's debate. It is indeed an honor and a privilege for me, a native of Selma, Alabama, a…
Apr 17, 2013
Today I rise to support the bill. I can say, Madam Chair, that I actually voted against the bill last term. But today I am proud to say, because of the hard work of both the chairman and the ranking member and so many members of this…
Apr 16, 2013
Today I rise to join so many Americans across this Nation and this world in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's ``Letter from a Birmingham Jail.'' After being arrested on April 12, 1963, Dr. King came across an…
Mar 20, 2013
I was detained and missed this vote for the Record. I support this amendment and would have voted for it. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.''
Jan 23, 2013
This year marks the 50th commemoration of the city of Birmingham's pivotal role in the civil rights movement. We are declaring 2013 as the Year of Birmingham in order to honor the historic events that occurred in our city in 1963. The city…
Dec 12, 2012
Dodd-Frank was intended to add more transparency and oversight to the financial markets and to ensure that another financial crisis, a meltdown if you will, doesn't happen again.
Jul 10, 2012
With only 14 legislative days left before Congress lets out for the summer recess, I want to register my disappointment that my Republican colleagues are now willing to spend yet another hour--5 hours--for the 31st time in trying to repeal…
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