Ed Pastor

I think we are going to be at least part of the fiscal year in sequestration.

I hope that regular order comes about and we have Chairman Rogers here and we had Ranking Member Lowey who I think would do it if possible.

I voted no for it because it was a bad idea then.

I think if that is the minimal request that we get those reports, I think that would be helpful.

I started with that: this is a political process. I think every administration does it.

It is my belief that this is a political process. As much as we don't want to admit it, it is.

I still would like to get your thoughts on this development of a plan.

I would hope you would continue to put them in the high-risk area because we still have great problems.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and sorry for being late, but other hearings get in the way.

I would hope that when the national plan is provided that we are able to at least give you some of our comments.

First of all, I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to Henry B.'s family, and I would also like to thank them for allowing us to share Henry B. Gonzalez. Mr. Speaker, Henry B. Gonzalez was a voice and will continue to be a voice for…

I bring that to your attention because I ask what the rule is that, in the past, we have had Members speak on the floor while wearing such buttons. In particular, yesterday I saw a number of Members that were wearing a button that…

That is what we are asking to do by denying the Ryan amendment. If we are only able to spend $5 for hamburgers, but yet we know we have other priorities where we want to spend the money, in the Committee on Appropriations we want the…

The example the gentleman gave where one goes to the grocery store with $10 and decides that they can only buy or want to buy $5 of hamburger, which we all do, then we may want to spend that money for gas or for maybe other items in the…

I rise before you today to pay tribute to a man who has been a lifelong example of the courage and patriotism of the Latino soldier, Mr. Silvestre Herrera.

In closing, I commend these ladies for all of their admirable accomplishments and especially their societal contributions.

I applaud The Arthritis Foundation for recognizing the outstanding efforts of these amazing women and for designating Ms. Esther Don Tang and Ms. Patti Tang Crowley as its 1999 Humanitarian Award recipients.

These women have shown what can be accomplished when compassion, empathy and kindness transcend the family unit and are shared with the community.

Between them, they have dedicated almost 100 years to meeting the needs to Tucson's children, minorities, elderly, chronically ill, and economically disadvantaged.

I could understand a year ago when the majority, because of their hate for President Clinton, made the impeachment process a partisan procedure. But last night I could not believe that the vote to not support NATO was done because of the…

I submit for the Record the following statement detailing why I will be in opposition to the four articles of impeachment

I want to thank you for the 21 years of service you have given this country, and I wish you the best and many years of retirement.

When I first came to this Congress in October of 1991, I was approached about trying to do something with this issue. I have to tell Members since then to today, things have gotten worse for the people not only who are in Germany but also…

It is a very interesting debate that we are having today. The legislation we are discussing, not the amendment, but the base bill, is probably unconstitutional. All it does is prohibit a Federal official from communicating with a…