Feb 23, 2016
We were appalled at Gurry's lack of accountability and transparency and his lack of judgment at attempts at keeping these illegal transfers secret.
Howard Berman
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February 23, 2016
We were outraged by Gurry's disgusting intimidation and retaliation against whistleblowers.
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by number of sources- due to a death in the family, I was unable to vote on the conference report for the fiscal year 2006 Transportation-Treasury-Housing appropriations act. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.''4 sources2005govinfo.gov
- if Members followed the Committee on the Judiciary proceedings, they already know that I strongly oppose impeachment2 sources1997congress.gov
- this Saturday, April 24, marks the 84th anniversary of the beginning of the Armenian genocide. I rise today to commemorate this terrible chapter in human history, and to help ensure it will be forgotten. On April 24, 1915, the Turkish government began to arrest Armenian community and political leaders. Many were executed without ever being charged with crimes. Soon thereafter the government deported most Armenians from Turkish Armenia, ordering that they resettle in what is now Syria. Many deportees never reached that destination. From 1915 to 1918, more than a million Armenians died of starvation or disease on long marches, or were massacred outright by Turkish forces. From 1918 to 1923, Armenians continued to suffer at the hands of the Turkish military, which eventually removed all remaining Armenians from Turkey. We mark this anniversary of the start of the Armenian genocide because this tragedy for the Armenian people was a tragedy for all humanity. It is our duty to remember, to speak out and to teach future generations about the horrors of genocide and the oppression and terrible suffering endured by the Armenian people. We should not be alone in commemorating these horrific events. We will know that humanity has progressed when it is not just the survivors who honor the dead but also when those whose ancestors perpetrated the horrors acknowledge their terrible responsibility and honor as well the memory of genocide's victims.2 sources1999govinfo.gov
- Today marks the 86th anniversary of the beginning of the Armenian genocide. I rise today to commemorate this terrible chapter in human history, and to help ensure that it will never be forgotten. On April 24, 1915, the Turkish government began to arrest Armenian community and political leaders. Many were executed without ever being charged with crimes. Soon after the government deported most Armenians from Turkish Armenia, ordering that they resettle in what is now Syria. Many deportees never reached that destination. From 1915 to 1918, more than a million Armenians died of starvation or disease on long marches, or were massacred outright by Turkish forces. From 1918 to 1923, Armenians continued to suffer at the hands of the Turkish military, which eventually removed all remaining Armenians from Turkey. The U.S. Ambassador in Constantinople at the time, Henry Morgenthau, stated 'I am confident that the whole history of the human race contains no such horrible episode as this.' We mark this anniversary of the start of the Armenian genocide because this tragedy for the Armenian people was a tragedy for all humanity. It is our duty to remember, to speak out and to teach future generations about the horrors of genocide and the oppression and terrible suffering endured by the Armenian people.2 sources2001govinfo.gov
- I was unable to vote on S. Con. Res. 79 today because I was traveling on official business to a Middle East regional security conference in Athens, Greece, and then on to Egypt and Israel for meetings with top government officials. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________2 sources2006govinfo.gov
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May 15, 2013
But those visas would only allow workers to remain here for a period of 18 months even if they have been here for decades and have spouses and children in the United States.
May 15, 2013
Considering the support for that agreement all across the farming community, I am not sure why we would craft something completely new that is opposed by important members of that community.
May 15, 2013
I must admit, however, that I hope this hearing will help convince the Chairman and other Members on his side of the aisle to accept and support the agreement that has been reached between the diverse coalition of grower interests and the…
Dec 30, 2012
I don't see the one individual who asked to join me in speaking on this, so I yield back the balance of my time.
Dec 19, 2012
We must do our best to minimize the risks faced by these brave public servants and provide adequate funding to do so, but we must also recognize that such risks can never be completely eliminated.
Dec 19, 2012
This report and this hearing are just the beginning of our efforts to provide the American people with answers as to why this tragedy occurred and how to protect our diplomats and other personnel serving overseas from unnecessary risks in…
Dec 19, 2012
Barack Obama was no more responsible for what happened in Benghazi than George W. Bush was for 9/11.
Dec 19, 2012
I think this kind of 'gotcha politics,' the American people are really turned off by.
Dec 19, 2012
the amount shows in each of the last 3 fiscal years cuts by the Congress from the requested amount, particularly in construction, maintenance, and Embassy security.
Dec 19, 2012
I think it is an appropriate time to recognize the strong and steadfast leadership she has demonstrated over the past 4 years.
Dec 19, 2012
If we are going to want to make sure that our diplomats are secure, then we have to pony up the money.
Nov 28, 2012
By choosing not to go forward with a ground operation he saved countless Israeli and Palestinian lives.
Nov 28, 2012
I would like to offer a few observations regarding the recent fighting and regarding the Palestinians' profoundly regrettable effort to achieve statehood recognition through a U.N. vote rather than through direct negotiations with its…
Nov 27, 2012
It is disingenuous, I have to say, Mr. Reese, for you to talk about finding the rate that will incentivize more webcasting by radio stations without acknowledging any obligation to be subject to a performance right for over-the-air…
Nov 27, 2012
If webcasting is a major part of the future, I think we are at a point in time where you are going to have to come to terms with free doesn't work anymore in terms of incentivizing creators and fairness.
Nov 27, 2012
Musicians and artists need to get adequately compensated to continue to create and share their art.
Nov 27, 2012
It is quite clear that a rate that all parties agree on is easier said than done.
Nov 27, 2012
What is the glaring incongruity in this legislation is to call it the Internet Fairness Act when the issue should be sort of the Music Fairness Act.
Nov 16, 2012
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, that is also my understanding. The intent of Congress is to place people in the classified annex only if the President determines and justifies to the relevant committees that it is vital…
Nov 16, 2012
I yield the gentleman an additional 2 minutes. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I would like to enter into a colloquy with the majority and minority floor managers--the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) and the gentleman from California (Mr…
Nov 16, 2012
May I inquire as to how much time both sides have. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California has 6\3/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Indiana has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining.
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