Dana Rohrabacher

Let me first suggest that I am honored to be here in the presence of Chris Smith, who has done so much, and Speaker Pelosi, who over the years, over these last two decades while I have been in Congress, have proven to me over and over…

I rise today in support of H.R. 5866. Nuclear power has been a cornerstone of American domestic energy policy for decades, and it could have had a greater positive impact had we not succumbed to irrational attacks by environmental radicals…

Today I would like to address my colleagues about the greatest threat over the horizon, ``Made in China.'' Mr. Speaker, while focused on the deadly threat posed to our immediate safety by the forces of radical Islam, many Americans seem…

Yes, there are snowballs in hell. I rise in support of amendments 4 and 5. I do so with a heavy heart, as I deeply appreciate the Americans whose lives are in danger in Afghanistan. They are there to protect us against the radical forces…

Let us note that this catastrophe could well have been avoided in a number of ways. What we are talking about now is the fact that standards that already are in place were not followed, and we had best practices that, of course, are…

Recently, Israeli military personnel intercepted a flotilla of ships headed towards Gaza. The world outcry has been deafening. It has also been misplaced. The Israelis have been portrayed as committing violence in order to prevent food and…

So, if the people of Puerto Rico really wanted statehood, that could be demonstrated by a ``yes'' or ``no'' vote on statehood, for which my amendment would have provided; but the sponsors of this legislation don't want an up-or-down vote…

Today I rise in honor of an American patriot for his service and his sacrifice to our country, Major Charles Robert Soltes of Irvine, California, the son of Colonel Soltes, who is now retired. Major Soltes had a distinguished career in the…

As the vote on health insurance reform approaches, I've become increasingly troubled at the things that this bill fails to do. Despite claims to the contrary, the Democrat bill fails to decrease health care costs. We keep hearing about how…

Tonight I rise to discuss technology and freedom. Unfortunately, we Americans can no longer rest assured that our freedom is secure and that the genius and creativity of our people will bring forth the innovation that in the past has…

I don't think there are many of us who supported the call that we were called upon by President Bush to support this invasion of Iraq.

Civilian Response Corps, $130 million, yet we only have 16 people in Afghanistan and three in Haiti.

The Office of Contingency Operations that you are suggesting. Would this help in problems like that?

There is not just an easy answer to any of the questions that I asked, but the real answer is making sure that we have people with good hearts who are diligent and responsible trying to make sure these programs succeed.

If we are to succeed we must have Americans who take this job very seriously, as we need to take our job of oversight seriously.

I am very proud that the people of the United States have helped free the people of Iraq from a brutal tyrant, Saddam Hussein, who murdered their people by the hundreds of thousands and created a reign of terror among his people.

This might even be a little bit higher than micro loans you might say directly to the people there.

Let us hope that what is happening now in Iraq and Afghanistan do not leave America in that same retreatist mindset that plagued us after Vietnam.

Let us not forget when we criticize and we try to figure out better ways of doing things that while the critical eye is there we also are recognizing the good things that have been accomplished even though at a high cost.

Venezuela 'is serving as a bridge to help Iran build relations with other Latin American countries.'

I believe that by failing to confront Chavez we have left a vacuum. The Obama administration must take the dangers of Hugo Chavez seriously.

I would like to commend the Government of Argentina for condemning Iran's selection of Vahidi as 'an insult to Argentine justice.'

This was a vile attack on Israel, and I immediately issued a statement condemning these offensive and absurd remarks.

Brazil should not be following Venezuela. Instead, it should be leading.

We do need elected--and I agree with Jim and the idea of having elected officials here.