Doris Matsui

it is disappointing we are adjourning after passing only 2 of the 13 appropriation bills that fund the Federal Government. We should have done better, and clearly we could have done better. Instead, we are leaving this year's unfinished…

Mr. Speaker, the internment of thousands of Japanese Americans during World War II is a painful part of our past. The memories of the time that so many innocent Americans spent in stark and isolated camps continue to resonate today. We…

Beverly Wilson, ``Bev'' as she was known, was many things: a mother of five, a grandmother of 15, and a dedicated Postal Carrier for nearly thirty years. The naming of the Lincoln Post Office at which she worked is fitting for such a…

my amendment provides for immediate consideration of the following five bills. One, a bill to implement the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. Two, legislation to increase the minimum wage to $7.25. Three, a bill to give authority to…

Mr. Speaker, we had a very spirited debate here today, and those in the Chamber here understand that many important things are happening in this world and in this country. We are dealing here also with this conference report, and this…

the rule before us makes in order a conference report for the fiscal year 2007 defense appropriations bill. It will be the first conference agreement to pass both Chambers, and it would do so on time. That should be commended. However, the…

while this bill is entitled the Federal Election Integrity Act, that is highly deceptive. Make no mistake; there is no integrity in trying to deny thousands of legal voters their right to vote. Voting is a sacred right. A right that…

the rule before the House would make in order H.R. 503, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. This bill has the support of 203 bipartisan co-sponsors, myself included. Passing this bill will end the cruel and barbaric practice of…

I yield 4\1/2\ minutes to my good friend the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Markey).

I yield 4 minutes to my good friend, the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Kennedy).

I believe the Dingell-Rangel substitute offers Members a far better choice than the underlying bill. This substitute is based on the bipartisan bill that was introduced by Senators Frist, Enzi, Kennedy and Clinton and passed unanimously by…

The Cardin amendment would close a dangerous loophole in the current agreement, a loophole that could jeopardize our Nation's port security. In other words, in its present form, this agreement would allow a foreign company based in Oman to…

today we debate another free trade agreement. We all know well-crafted trade policy is capable of spreading benefits to a broad portion of the population while promoting innovation and solidifying partnerships between and among nations. As…

ethical, embryonic stem cell research is a reality. The federal government has two options. We can engage, by participating in the research and influencing the ethical debate within the global community. Or, we ignore the issue and let…

I have no further speakers. And since the gentlewoman has no further speakers, I will go to closing. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from California has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to my other colleague from Texas who is cosponsoring, Mr. Gene Green.

Thank you. I have two additional speakers to speak on this. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to my colleague from Texas (Mr. Hinojosa).

I am prepared to close. Thank you. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from California is recognized to close for her side.

when I was home in Sacramento last week, one constant topic of conversation was gas prices and energy policy. I heard several different perspectives on the issues. Many working families told me they are having to adjust their monthly…

I wish the gentleman would withdraw his point of order. The CHAIRMAN. The Chair is prepared to rule. The amendment embodies a statement of policy, not by way of citation but instead by prescription. As such, it constitutes legislation in…

whatever position Members have on this legislation, they should vote against the previous question so we can consider a much better approach to our Nation's refinery shortage. The Boucher-Dingell substitute, which is identical to the text…

in January, the Department of Homeland Security made significant changes to our homeland security effort. They announced the areas eligible for fiscal year 2006 UASI grants. For the first time, Sacramento and San Diego were not identified…

today we consider the rule governing debate for the energy and water appropriations bill. The issues of energy and water are always important, but this year these issues are front and center of our national dialogue. Over the past 9…

the Visclosky amendment would provide $250 million for a number of ongoing flood projects that are not funded in the bill. It also adds $750 million for research into alternative sources of energy, such as coal, ethanol, and biodiesel…

the rule before us will allow the House to consider the fiscal year 2007 Military Quality of Life and Veterans Administration Appropriations bill. All Members know that the support in this bill for military housing, for veterans' health…