Laura Richardson: “We have an opportunity to leave this generation with a world-class high-speed rail system.”

The budget priorities that I will outline today are what I believe is needed to restore the American dream for the millions of Americans who have been most affected by the difficult economic environment.

The death of bin Laden has been a significant victory in the war on terror for America as well as the rest of the world.

I am deeply troubled, living in a port community where we bring 40 to 45 percent of the entire nation's cargo goes through my district.

September 11, 2001 will forever be burned into our memories.