Susan Davis

I want to thank Mr. Miller for bringing this resolution forward in honoring the brave men killed in the Khobar Towers bombing.

Every time I visit military installations, at home and abroad, I'm constantly impressed by the tremendous job our servicemembers are doing, and I'm particularly impressed by our brave servicewomen, whom I seek out at every chance. Over…

I worked as a social worker before my career in public office, and I've seen firsthand the results when mental illnesses go untreated. Those who develop a severe mental illness can go from having a career and a family to losing everything…

we have lost a dear friend and colleague in the House of Representatives. The world has also lost a great humanitarian. As the only Member of Congress to survive the Holocaust, Congressman Lantos had a deep understanding of the value of…

Last year Congress passed a budget reconciliation bill that allows servicemembers to get a deferment on their student loans when they are activated, but that particular deferment only applies to repayment of the principle and existing…

Mr. Speaker, while the holiday season is a time of joy for most Americans, it can be a very difficult period for our servicemembers and their families. When I sit down with members of our all-volunteer force, whether it's in my district or…

I rise in support, but I am sorry we are not debating a more inclusive gender identity bill today, which I would have supported, and let me tell you why. Employment discrimination strikes at a fundamental American value, the right of each…

I was honored for the opportunity to introduce the Purple Heart Equity Act along with Representative Virginia Foxx, Minority Whip Roy Blunt, Chairman John Murtha, and a number of other bipartisan sponsors. We came together, and this is a…

45 years ago, President Kennedy compelled the Soviet Union to remove offensive missiles from Cuba without a shot being fired. The Soviet missiles represented a true threat, but President Kennedy knew that the consequences of war were…

Kurt Vonnegut once said, ``I can think of no more stirring symbol of man's humanity to man than a fire engine,'' and I agree. Last week, my district in San Diego bore witness to extraordinary displays of humanity and resiliency as…

I rise today in support of reducing the cost of higher education and increasing access for all of those who dream of attending college, and that includes, Mr. Speaker, our servicemembers. Our servicemembers face extraordinary challenges…

Mr. Speaker, there is no more important issue facing our Nation today than the prolonged, painful, deadly war in Iraq. Next month America's courageous and determined troops start year 5 of combat operations inside Iraq. As Iraq continues…

I really am pleased to be here on behalf of this resolution today. I urge and thank those who have continued to volunteer as mentors in our communities to continue on with those efforts, and I urge that those adults who have not embarked…

the real issue here is about moving this Nation in the direction of energy independence. It's true that this bill is about increasing royalties for oil extracted from land owned by the American people. Lease agreements from 1998 and 1999…

I rise in support of H.R. 4. Three years ago, during the debate on the Medicare Modernization Act, I stood on this floor and told my colleagues that we can do better, that we can do better with a bill for our seniors; and today's vote will…

I missed the following two votes, Nos. 394 and 395, due to a delayed flight from San Diego. I would have voted ``yea'' on S. 1496 and S. 203. ____________________

I appreciate that acceptance, and I know that the veterans will as well. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gentlewoman from California has 3 minutes remaining.

in his first appearance as our Commander in Chief, President Bush told servicemembers at Fort Stewart, you deserve a military that treats you and your families with respect. Well, I couldn't agree more. Today we are considering how the…

in San Diego, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.43 a gallon, highlighting the expanding energy crisis in the country and fueling the frustration of many Americans. It is quite clear that the energy policies of President…

I think it is, and because our families prepare as well as the men and women who actually go into war, it provides a particular burden on all of them. And I think that is why it has been, in a community like San Diego, why we have felt…

I want the women who have served in uniform to know one thing. Some of us in Congress understand your struggle, and we are fighting for you. Shockingly, the Republican budget adopts significant increases to out-of-pocket costs for our…

on rollcall No. 80, had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' ____________________

during rollcall vote No. 66 on the motion to suspend the rules and pass S. 2320, I was on a leave of absence due to illness. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' Stated against:

during rollcall vote No. 61 on the Velazquez amendment to H.R. 4939, to prohibit the use of funds from being made available to enforce deadlines regarding economic injury disaster loan applications and physical loan applications, I was on…

during rollcall vote No. 53 on the Jefferson amendment, H. Amdt. 719 to H.R. 4939, to increase by $1,900,000,000 funds for Community Development Block Grants, I was on a leave of absence due to illness. Had I been present, I would have…