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Mike Thompson is a U.S. Representative for California's 5th congressional district, serving since January 6, 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, healthcare, and environmental protection throughout his tenure. Thompson has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting military families and improving access to healthcare for all Americans.
I rise in support of the proposition that in a democratic republic it is entirely appropriate for elected representatives to have some say-so when a bureaucracy produces a rule that so greatly affects people's lives. I rise in support of…
It has been almost two weeks since American sports lost one of its greatest legends. On a Sunday, just like any other Sunday, millions of NASCAR fans watched the concluding laps of the Daytona 500 race. But February 18, 2001 is a Sunday…
I am pleased that the Senate-House conferees have adopted an amendment I sponsored to inform Congress and our citizens about potential violations of their privacy on Federal agency Web sites. The public has a right to know whether the…
I join Chairman Spence and Ranking member Skelton, and all Americans, in honoring the crew of the U.S.S. Cole and expressing the nation's sympathies to the families of those killed or injured. Like my colleagues, I was struck by the…
I cannot let it go without raising my objection to something that I think has to do with an important principle. It is very unfortunate, when we have tragic circumstances that happen in this country, such as young people being killed, all…
I am pleased that last night the House passed on suspension the ``Truth in Regulating Act,'' S. 1198, and that this legislation will now be sent to the President. S. 1198 will support Congressional oversight to ensure that important…
Surely I misunderstood that part. The only other response I would have is at least the Senator from Texas interjected a new way to address this proliferation we are seeing coming from China. His response is trade with them and one day we…
we have had a good debate over the last 2 or 3 days on the amendment Senator Torricelli and I have set forth. We have had a good discussion about the continued reports we have that the Chinese, Russians, and North Koreans continue to…
I rise today to celebrate California's 150th Anniversary. This is a momentous occasion as we recognize the most populace and one of the most diverse states in the Union. With 52 Congressional Districts, each brings its own culture…
first, I am sorry if I drew the wrong conclusion this might be jurisdictional. When the Senator mentioned this would be a better part of the Export Administration Act legislation, which happens to be his legislation, and it was not…
We introduced this bill last May because, as chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee, the committee that has jurisdiction on proliferation matters under the statute, we receive briefings, as a few committees do, on proliferation…
it has been said that the vote on permanent normal trade relations with China is one of the most significant pieces of legislation this body will have voted on in a long time. That very well may be true. For a number of reasons, I think…
Let me address a couple of points my colleague has made. In terms of the numerous references to second, third, and fourth drafts, these, of course, were attempts to address some of the concerns that opponents of the amendment were raising…
Our strong belief is that we cannot ignore the one thing they do that poses a direct threat to this Nation, and that is a continued pattern of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and selling those items to rogue nations which, in…
on this, the occasion of the 210th anniversary of the United States Coast Guard, it is fitting to acknowledge the outstanding contributions made to the residents of California's First Congressional District by Coast Guard Group Humboldt…
Today I recognize the outstanding achievements accomplished since the inception of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Tomorrow, July 26, 2000, marks the 10th anniversary of…
today I want to talk about one of the most serious issues facing the United States--the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the means to deliver them. I also want to talk about the legislation that Senator Torricelli and I…
Even those who view the role of Government to be a limited one must agree that there are certain basic obligations and functions the Federal Government has. Of course, national defense is one of them; infrastructure is one of them. Our…
as we debate this bill to provide funding for the Department of the Interior in the next fiscal year, I would like to discuss an issue that is of increasing concern to me: our underinvestment in our national parks. There are 379 national…
I say to the Senator from West Virginia how much I appreciate that rendition and bringing us back to a better reality here from time to time. I remember the comments by that same poet who once said: Getting and spending, we lay waste our…
I rose on the floor on June 22 to address a matter of great concern to everyone, the issue of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. A couple of years ago, I was watching late night television and ran across a seminar being…
I say to Senator Domenici, this is a piece of legislation that is in response to the continuing array of reports and information that we have concerning the continued proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in which the Chinese are…
we will shortly be taking up the matter of permanent normal trade relations with China. Mr. President, normally, I do not think matters of trade should be encumbered by other non-trade considerations; however, in the case of China, the…
Mr. President, watching President Clinton's summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin last weekend, I think we were all reminded of how far our two nations have come over the past decade, since President Reagan implored…
The revenue raising provision limited the non-accrual experience method of accounting. The related matter is the application of the formula in the Treasury Regulations on the non-accrual experience method of accounting to qualified…
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