Karen Bass

We must see to it that companies and governments alike adhere to international standards and agreements, and that they honor commitments that place the well-being of citizens before that of profit.

I just think it is outrageous and unacceptable.

I hope this hearing provides an opportunity to better understand the current situation regarding pending bankruptcy hearings, community efforts to raise awareness around public safety, and what continued contamination may cause for those…

I rise to commend Congresswoman Maxine Waters for offering her TIGER grant amendment. The Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery, or TIGER, grant program invests in innovative road, rail, transit, and port projects…

I do rise as the designee for the gentlewoman from Texas, Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following: TITLE __--OFFICE…

My Los Angeles district is home to one of the largest urban oilfields in the United States, the Inglewood Oil Field. My constituents suffer from anxiety and stress because of the oil drilling. In 2006, drilling operations were ramped up…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 8, line 10, strike ``The Committee'' and insert the following: (1) In general.--The Committee Page 8…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. Does the gentlewoman rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from Texas?

I thank the gentleman for his offer, but given that I am the designee for Representative Jackson Lee, I don't feel it is appropriate for me to withdraw the amendment. I would simply close by saying that the purpose of the amendment is to…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 22 will not be…

As you may be aware, Mr. Ostreicher's detention is related to accusations of illegal profiting and association with criminal organizations.

I want to extend my gratitude to Chairman Smith and Representative Rush for their leadership on H.R. 4221, the Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act.

I am just really excited about being a part of the legislation and want to do everything I can.

I agree, and I think with our own population the first thing we have to do is get people to understand that Africa is not a country.

This has been a very inspiring hearing, it really has, and I am very excited about this.

The U.S. can and must do more to ensure that U.S. businesses have similar opportunities and have the tools needed to compete.

I really think we need to change our orientation in terms of how we view the continent.

I believe that we would continue to do that. I believe that the Chinese Government is not doing that.

China is an important part of Africa's future.

But that wasn't directed at China. That was directed at the world.

I wanted to know, if you were aware, how extensive is the sale by China to African countries of Internet filtering, cell phone interception, radio jamming technologies.

Chairman Smith, the legislation that you and Representative Bobby Rush introduced last week is one such policy option that I hope to join you on.

I know that periodically there are exchanges with African leaders and the Chinese Communist Party.

those countries are really the best guide to stop any illegal practices by other countries or by companies or organizations.

I didn't say the only country. We were just talking about China today.