Jerry Lewis

when we are confronted by the despicable, cowardly attack on the U.S.S. Cole during a simple refueling stop in a troubled port, our first reaction is anger and a desire to punish those who are responsible. But today I believe we should put…

The Timbisha Shoshone Tribe has lived in the harsh environment around Death Valley National Park for thousands of years. S. 2102 provides for the transfer of approximately 7,754 acres of land in trust for the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe. This…

I must say that the job that was being done for those kids and with those kids at a local public elementary school was truly just short of fantastic, and I ran for the school board in order to try to extend that kind of local education in…

as California celebrates the 150th anniversary of statehood, I would like to share with my colleagues a little of the history and special characteristics of the 40th Congressional District--the largest in the state--which I am proud to…

I must say, while I had not intended to comment at all, it is difficult to let the time pass by without expressing my deep appreciation for the work that the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Callahan) has done with this subcommittee over the…

I agree that radon is a serious public health issue and that a multimedia approach is a sensible way to address it. Unfortunately, I have heard many concerns from my constituents about this proposed regulation. I believe other Members have…

Yes, I will if the gentleman will agree to work on a bipartisan approach to this problem that is a good solution. Bipartisan legislation could address the concerns of all stakeholders. I look forward to working with the gentleman.

I appreciate the gentleman extending that hand, for there is little doubt that this problem does not know partisan lines and to be able to work together with him dealing with EPA would be very helpful to me and much appreciated.

I think, as the gentleman knows, it is just possible that reporters even of an esteemed newspaper like the New York Times do not have access to all of the material that might be available that is pertinent to this discussion. I think the…

Mr. Chairman, I guess much of the world knows that last year our subcommittee went about what many thought to be impossible, that is, we came together in a forum that was entirely nonpartisan, beginning to attempt to address the question…

let me say to the gentlewoman, I cannot express deeply enough how strongly I appreciate her work with us by way of her participation on the authorizing committee. I am certainly happy to give her my assurance that we will look at these…

I would be happy to revisit this matter going into conference to ensure that the committee has all available information to make the best possible judgment on the appropriate funding level for this program.

But the point I am making is what message are we sending to defense contractors who have committed fraud, and the list is long and it is ongoing, according to the Government Accounting Office, if we say to them we are not going to crack…

Mr. Chairman, as most of my colleagues know, for a reasonably short time I have had the privilege of chairing the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense that deals with national security. As some of my colleagues have…

with that I believe I made the point that I do not want our enemies to know how much we are not spending as well as how much we are spending, and I think that is in the national interest, in the security of our country's interest and…

I rise to express very strong support for this very fine product as produced by the committee. Further, I, too, want to express my deep appreciation, as well as my compliments, to both the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Goss) and the…

Taking back my time, the fact is that short-term clean CRs have worked from time to time. It is when we get in confrontations between the administration or between parties that often the process falls apart. Therefore, I strongly urge my…

I must say that all of us must have empathy for the expression of concern about our commitment to Kosovo, the number of troops we have there, and how long we have been there, and how quick we can get them out. The difficulty I have with…

Mr. Chairman, with great reservation, I rise to oppose the amendment of the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Fowler). I very simply do so because we do have an agreement presently struck with the people of Vieques. It is our desire to obtain…

Indeed, I want to say to my colleagues in the House, but especially to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Ramstad), I could not believe more strongly in his expression of concern about the problems that relate to the demand side. Indeed…

Indeed, America cannot solve Colombia's entire problem; but they have asked for our help. It would be a grave error for us to make the same mistake that those same voices would have suggested we make in El Salvador in the country of…

it is my privilege to rise this evening in support of an amendment that is known by some as the Lewis-Spence-Murtha-Skelton amendment to this appropriations bill. It is an amendment that is a reflection of the very close working…

Taking back my time, there is little doubt that the voices were almost identical to those that flow today regarding this issue. There is little question, they did not want us involved in El Salvador or Nicaragua, and there is democracy…

this is a humble attempt on my part to remember the life and contributions of a great leader in California, one Ken L. Maddy. Mr. Speaker, all of California can be proud of the favorite son Fresno sent to Sacramento three decades ago. A…

I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating Park Superintendent Dick Martin and his staff for creating a world-class national park in this unique natural environment.