Lynn C. Woolsey

you do not have to be a baseball fan to be familiar with those famous words of Yogi Berra, ``It is like deja vu all over again.'' Why are we back here on the House floor for a second time to consider bills to reauthorize teacher education…

in their public speeches about the war in Iraq, President Bush and Vice President Cheney often invoke the notion of sacrifice and responsibility. They insist that every American support their war in Iraq, and those that do not are labeled…

amidst all the debate about the defense bill, we seem to have forgotten one very, very important thing, which should be the driving force behind every decision we make with regard to Iraq. Mr. Speaker, nearly 800 young men and women have…

here we are again. For the fourth week in a row, Republicans have put us between a rock and a hard spot, forcing a choice between short-term relief for hard-working families and the long-term interest of future generations. It breaks my…

I just hope that none of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle ever are faced with a daughter or a granddaughter or a daughter-in-law or a niece serving overseas or as a military wife that needs an abortion and finds themselves in a…

first of all I wish to thank the gentleman from New York (Mr. Owens) for what he has been doing on worker safety issues all these years. If we would just listen to every word he says, we would all learn every day from his wisdom. And I…

stopping the spread of weapons of mass destruction and keeping the American people safe must be our highest priority. On that point, President Bush and I agree. Where we differ is how to avoid equating our security with aggression and…

the administration's war in Iraq has failed. It has failed to make the world safer from terrorism. And, actually, it has made the world less safe and more susceptible to acts of terror. Who should be held accountable for this mess? The war…

as we once again celebrate Cover the Uninsured Week, I rise to support a sensible legislative proposal that will do just that: Cover the Uninsured. I know that I've heard from constituents who wish they had the opportunity to purchase the…

I rise today with a heavy, heavy heart. When we turn on the television or the radio or open a newspaper, what we hear and what we read is the great sadness that accompanies the deaths of so very many people around our world. Reading the…

I was absolutely outraged last week when I, along with the rest of the world, learned that U.S. servicemembers and private American contractors in Iraq had abused and tortured Iraqi prisoners of war, and had forced them to commit heinous…

Mr. Speaker, last week the House voted unanimously to allow military reservists and National Guardsmen to make penalty-free withdrawals from their retirement accounts when they are called up for an extended period of active duty. This bill…

1 year ago on May 1, President Bush made a huge mistake when he stood in front of a banner that read ``Mission Accomplished'' and told the Nation that major combat operations in Iraq were over; huge error. The truth is that major combat…

almost 3 years ago, on September 11, the United States faced the most deadly terrorist attack in our history. Thousands of people died on that painful day, a day which we will never forget as long as we live. After September 11, our Nation…

Over 700 Americans have given their lives for the war in Iraq, a conflict with no end in sight. That number does not take into consideration the report the Pentagon just released stating that over 18,000, 18,000 soldiers have been…

it has been a little over 1 year since the President of the United States, without just cause and without being provoked, invaded Iraq. Over 700 Americans have given their lives for this war, roughly 10 each week, not to mention the…

I rise today to offer a new SMART approach to national security, an approach that emphasizes brains instead of brawn, one that is consistent with American values. Talk about mistakes. It has been 1 year since the President of the United…

I rise in support of TEA LU because it is the most effective economic stimulus package this House has considered since our economy began to slump. No, I am not talking about another tax cut. I am talking about a transportation bill…

As we gather to celebrate National Women's History Month, I rise to recognize not only the contributions of all women, but most importantly, the work of my constituents that made this month possible. Sonoma County, in my district, is the…

Yesterday, the Bush White House finally succumbed to intense and well-deserved pressure and agreed to allow National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice to testify under oath before the independent commission investigating the 9/11 terror…

I rise in support of S. 2231 because to do anything else would be irresponsible. We must continue assistance to those who need help getting back on their feet, and we must continue that assistance through the TANF program. But, Madam…

H.R. 3966 is nothing short of an open and codified policy of intolerance, intolerance against homosexuals, for the reason of their sexual orientation.

The primary goal of all of the Federal child nutrition programs is to increase opportunities for low-income infants and children so that they will eat nutritious food. Anytime the economy takes a turn for the worse, as it has done for a…

I support the CBC substitute because it steps up to the needs of key education programs. The Republican budget includes meager increases for important programs like No Child Left Behind; the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act…

There is something missing in this bill. We all know that if a child enters the classroom having had a nourishing breakfast, that child learns better, has better attendance and better discipline and tests better. But we have not ensured in…