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Sam Farr is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, serving California's 17th congressional district from 1993 to 2015. During his tenure, Farr was known for his advocacy on environmental issues, particularly in relation to coastal protection and sustainable agriculture. He played a significant role in promoting volunteerism and community service, as evidenced by his support for the National and Community Service Amendments Act of 2000.
I would even say it defines our civilization. When you think of programs like StoryCorps, collecting that information for the records and keeping that part of our oral history of America, it is absolutely essential that our culture and our…
If the gentleman will yield, I think what is also very important is this is one government program where there is no free lunch. It requires a local match. It requires a contribution by the community, by volunteers. It's not a paid-for…
Mr. Speaker, tonight I felt compelled to vote against extending the three expiring provisions of the Patriot Act that continue to give the government sweeping authority to spy on individuals inside the United States and, in some cases…
Thank you for your leadership. It is absolutely essential to America's well-being.
Madam Speaker, I rise with serious concerns with the lack of debate in this House. I was taught growing up that there is a right way and a wrong way to do things. The right way is to look before you leap. We are not today looking at the…
Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight very sadly to talk a little bit about one of the greatest Americans of our generation, a true American hero, in my view, Sargent Shriver. I really have to say I am also very upset that the Republican leadership…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition of the Republican Health Reform Repeal Bill. The reason is simple. The bill before us is not about creating jobs. It's not about strengthening our middle class. And it's not about reducing our…
Madam Speaker, oh sister how I have cried, prayed, and listened to stories about you. I am so sorry for your pain of losses, and your pain through your recovery. But I am, at the same time, so proud of you and delighted you are alive. For…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 81, The Shark Conservation Act of 2010. I am pleased that the Senate has taken up and passed this bill with so little time left in the 111th Congress, and I urge my…
Mr. Speaker, I would first like to thank Chairman Waxman and Chairman Dingell for drafting a very strong food safety bill and leading a comprehensive debate by the House. Their legislation included three vital components that are all…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Wake up and listen to the sirens, the sirens of the election that were about the deficit in America, and you want to add $1 trillion to that deficit. Wake up and listen to the sirens of the people who…
Mr. Speaker, since I became a Member of Congress, I have always been unwavering in my commitment to repeal the discriminatory Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. At a time when our military is already stretched to the breaking point and…
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