Lynn C. Woolsey

last week British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced that more than 1,600 British soldiers would be sent home from Iraq. By recalling troops from Iraq, the British government has sent a very clear message that increasing the number of…

I am a proud member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I am a member of the Progressive Caucus and the Out of Iraq Caucus, and I have been working to bring our troops home since before we sent them there. Mr. Speaker, the decision to send…

Tomorrow this House will begin a debate on Iraq. This is the first of a series of debates that we must have on the House floor. It is a resolution. It reflects President Bush's plan to escalate the occupation of Iraq, and it will be a…

you will recall that the hallmark of the President's so-called surge, the escalation of troops into Iraq, was that Iraqi forces would actually be on the front lines, while American troops would be providing support. In fact, a White House…

the devastating blast in the Baghdad market over the weekend was the worst suicide bombing since the American occupation began nearly 4 years ago, 121 killed and 226 wounded. The Iraqi Interior Ministry says approximately 1,000 people have…

this weekend there was an extraordinary event right outside these windows. I come to the floor this evening to celebrate the hundreds of thousands of people who gathered on the Mall this Saturday because they have had enough of this…

on Tuesday, November 7, the American public sent a powerful, unmistakable message to their elected leaders in Washington. They want change. They are fed up with the corruption and sick of the infighting. But most importantly, voters, with…

Madam Speaker, I rise today for the 180th time in the last few years to challenge the Congress and the President to end the destructive, violent, senseless military occupation of Iraq. A generation ago, Madam Speaker, Democratic and…

earlier today, I joined with my good friends, distinguished colleagues and fellow Californians, Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Congresswoman Maxine Waters, in introducing landmark legislation that would bring our troops home from Iraq…

Tomorrow, along with Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Congresswoman Maxine Waters, I will be introducing the Bring the Troops Home and Iraqi Sovereignty Restoration Act. This bill fulfills the voters' November 7 mandate to the Congress. It…

the fabric of our lives and the lives of all Americans has been shaped indelibly by the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King had just 39 years to teach our country the way to achieve racial and economic justice through peace and…

one learns the useful lesson of ``strength in numbers'' from an early age, but it seems some of us could use a refresher. The more people you have on your side, the better the chances of success. Well, there are approximately 43 million…

I'm so pleased to have another opportunity to support this stem cell research bill today. But let me say that we cannot allow this crucial legislation to once again come so close, only to--in the end--be kept so far from those who would…

But there is one thing we have not talked about that, every single time I am interviewed, somebody says: But Congresswoman, what will happen to the Iraqi people if the United States leaves? My answer is asking them a question right back…

40 years ago, I was a single mother with three small children; and although I was employed, I was forced to go on welfare. I know what it is like to try to get by on a paycheck that is not enough to meet ends. Like my experience, today…

Yesterday, the House passed H.R. 1, a bill instituting the 9/11 Commission's recommendations. I am proud that the Speaker made this her first priority. It was an important first step. It was a step to strengthen America's security. Another…

I rise today to unwaveringly support the Speaker of the House, who has said that she opposes any escalation of the occupation of Iraq, that she opposes sending more combat troops into a situation in Iraq that is so, so messy. The Speaker…

we are here to debate the India Nuclear Bill. However, there seems to be something missing from the debate today. It's like the elephant in the room no one wants to talk about. Whatever happened to the United States' own commitment to…

I always tell people that I am from the most beautiful district in the country, Marin and Sonoma counties, California. We certainly have some of the most beautiful, pristine, and untouched coastline I have ever seen. That's why when I…

I only wish that the current leaders on the other side of the aisle had used their final days in the majority to actually exercise leadership and do something constructive for the American people. Instead we are here for the lamest of all…

I rise tonight in great sadness. It's the run-up to the fall elections, and what has the Republican Majority pushed through the Congress? Torture, a subversion of the Geneva Conventions, and domestic spying. The Administration claims to be…

today the Republicans bring to the floor a bill that would undermine yet another basic freedom. The so-called ``Public Expression of Religion Act'' is nothing more than an attack on religious liberty. It promotes government-sponsored…

today, September 21, 2006, the world celebrates International Peace Day. Unfortunately, as we look around the world, we see more unrest and more people living in poverty, and certainly not more genuine peace. This administration has chosen…

this Thursday, September 21, is the International Day of Peace, as established by the United Nations a quarter century ago. To recognize it, a coalition of peace and religious organizations are mobilizing thousands upon thousands of people…

I oppose the so-called Student and Teacher Safety Act. This bill would impose a one-size-fits-all policy on student searches on every school district in the country. You know, in my experience with children and youth, it is a mistake to…