Lynn C. Woolsey

In April of the year 2004, my staff came to me with a memo, asking if I wanted to give a Special Order speech on some issue of which I can't remember the subject. My answer at that time was, no, I didn't want to speak on that issue, but I…

I rise in strong support of the amendment offered by my good friend from Michigan (Mr. Conyers) which I am very proud to be a cosponsor. The war in Libya, which was not authored by this body or our Senate colleagues, has lingered for more…

I move to strike the last word, Mr. Chairman. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

Since 2005, I have spoken from this very spot 399 times. On nearly every occasion that House rules allow, I have stood to deliver a 5-minute special order speech highlighting the moral outrage of the United States' continued military…

I am pleased that the House has the opportunity today to actually have a serious debate on the war with Libya. Like most Americans, I am disappointed in any argument that says we are not at war. I believe that argument shows contempt for…

I was unavoidably detained and was unable to record my vote for rollcall No. 479. Had I been present I would have voted: rollcall No. 479: ``No''--On Ordering the Previous Question.

Like many Americans, I was profoundly disappointed in President Obama's announcement last night. I had hoped that he would offer an Afghanistan troop drawdown that was significant, swift, and sizable. Sadly, the proposal failed on all…

Tonight the President of the United States has an opportunity to show the bold leadership that the American people are crying out for regarding Afghanistan. Tonight he will announce how many troops will be redeployed out of Afghanistan…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following new section: Sec. __. None of the…

A year and a half ago, we were promised a new way forward in Afghanistan, a way that would include a significant military drawdown. The date for the redeployment to begin was July 1, 2011, just 2 weeks away. Then last year, the goalposts…

For some families--too many, as a matter of fact--the meals served at school may be the only decent meal that their children get that day. Especially during this current economic downturn, with many Americans barely getting by, more people…

It is now mid-June and we are just weeks away from the July date the President promised for a drawdown of American troops from Afghanistan. But so far, so far, there appears to be little movement towards the kind of redeployment that the…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, this is a ``here we go again'' moment on the House floor. Two weeks ago the Kucinich amendment passed the House overwhelmingly with a total bipartisan vote because it was the right thing…

Last week, by an overwhelming majority of 416-5, this body voted to say ``no'' to boots on the ground in Libya. Today, we must go one step further. We must support H. Con. Res. 51 and end the war in Libya altogether.

The first airstrikes against Libya were launched in March. Now it is June. Seventy-six days after this mission began, Congress still hasn't been given an opportunity to vote for or against a declaration of war. Every Member of this body…

We've learned a lot over the last several days about the Republican commitment to both national security and fiscal responsibility. Last week, after the party of limited government spending passed the $690 billion defense authorization…

Last week this body passed the National Defense Authorization Act. In doing so, yet again, it put a stamp of approval on a more violent, belligerent, and militaristic defense policy. While my friends in the majority continue to posture…

I cannot imagine anything more shortsighted than cutting off funding for the U.S. Institute of Peace. Since 2001, we've taken the militaristic approach to protecting America. And guess what? It has not worked. It's killed thousands of our…

I wouldn't blame the gentleman from Texas for supporting the V-22 when a great bit of it is built in his district and he needs to defend it. But I'd like to just repeat so that people understand this. So far, the V-22 has cost over $32…

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. Amendments En Bloc No. 1 Offered by Mr. McKeon Mr. McKEON…

In the current budget debate, I often hear from my Republican colleagues that everything should be on the table. By that they usually mean every domestic program that helps working families make ends meet should be on the table. But if…

I thank the gentleman from Michigan for yielding time to me. Madam Chair, more than 2 months after the military campaign in Libya began, it's time to start defining its parameters and its limitations. Most importantly, we must provide…

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 34, after line 26, insert the following: SEC. 127. ELIMINATION OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR…

I would like to thank the gentleman from Puerto Rico for allowing me to speak out of order. Thank you very much. We recently passed the 2-month mark since the military air campaign in Libya began. This is significant because the War Powers…

The successful raid on Osama bin Laden's hideaway 10 days ago came with an important, and somewhat ironic, reminder. This mission was carried out in Pakistan where we are not at war and have no troop presence. Meanwhile, next door in…