Sep 26, 1998
As we get closer to the time the session comes to an end, and the election is not too far beyond that, is it possible we will take another crack at fast track before the session is ended?
Victor Fazio
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by number of sources- I rise in support of the conference report on S. 636, the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. This is not about abortion, or the right to choose. It is about protecting patients and health care providers from the rapidly escalating violence that we have been witnessing at reproductive health clinics around the country. That is why those of us who support this bill have come together on this issue, in spite of our differing views on the matter of choice. We believe that something must be done to stop the violence. We believe that individuals do not have the right to attempt to take the law into their own hands because they do not support a woman's right to obtain a safe, legal abortion. Over the past 10 years we have seen over 1,000 incidents of violence and almost 500 blockades--not peaceful demonstrations--at reproductive health care facilities. One doctor has been killed. Another wounded. Patients and providers have been stalked and threatened. Clinic blockades and invasions, arson, chemical attacks and bomb threats are all a part of this campaign. Yet, State and local laws have not been enough to address the scope of the problem. But this bill gives the Federal Government the power to act when--and only when--protestors go beyond the lawful expression of their views and resort to acts of violence against those with whom they do not agree.2 sources1994govinfo.gov
- I rise in support of H.R. 3603, the Agriculture Appropriations bill for fiscal year 1997. First, I need to thank my chairman, Joe Skeen, and the ranking Democrat, Dick Durbin, for their assistance during the last few weeks. I only recently became a member of this subcommittee, although it is one I have admired for many years. My admiration stems from the bipartisanship traditionally displayed by this subcommittee, and exemplified by the Skeen-Durbin team, and it is truly a model for the House, so I am proud to join the subcommittee's ranks. H.R. 3603 is not a perfect bill. In fact, our bill continues an alarming trend in providing the absolute minimum resources to USDA to accomplish their important missions in the areas of agriculture research, animal and plant inspection, food safety and inspection, conservation programs, and rural housing and development. The Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee is a victim of our budget-balancing efforts, which, of course, we all support.2 sources1996govinfo.gov
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Sep 25, 1998
As we look to the next Congress, the one that will fix the Social Security system for the out years, the baby boomers, we need to maintain every dime we can so that we do not end up forcing people to work longer or live longer to benefit…
Sep 25, 1998
regrettably, I, too, rise to say I cannot vote in favor of fast track today. Many of my colleagues know that the gentleman from California (Mr. Matsui), the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), a number of us, helped lead the effort to…
Sep 11, 1998
I did not serve here during the Watergate era. But in the 20 years I have been here, I have been greatly involved in ethics issues, serving on the Committee on Ethics for 8 years and leading on perhaps the most important bill of my career…
Aug 6, 1998
I just could not resist getting involved with my California friends in the debate in this measure, which I would like to tombstone as the Richard Mellon Scaife Empowerment Act of 1998. This gentleman from the well-known banking family of…
Aug 3, 1998
I rise today in support of Shays-Meehan. The bipartisan bill will: Eliminate soft money contributions to political parties from individuals and organizations: Require disclosure of contributions for issue ads that target specific…
Jul 30, 1998
I think it makes a bad proposal less bad, but I understand that the gentleman has the votes on his side, so I certainly will not oppose it. In fact, I encourage him to offer it. But I do think that when we begin to think about those things…
Jul 30, 1998
I think this is a very, very difficult concept to administer, and let me give my colleagues some examples as to how difficult it would be. If a Member is from Kansas City, Missouri, this places a much higher value on funds they would raise…
Jul 30, 1998
Now, Mr. Chairman, if the gentleman will continue to yield, as I remember the gentleman's comments from that earlier debate, he was also talking about people who were taxpayers, as many legal residents are, who are not citizens.
Jul 30, 1998
does this make them permanent in their status if they served and then leave the service, or do they lose their right to vote after they have left military service?
Jul 30, 1998
I have been reading the gentleman's amendment, and I think that I can come up with a number of phrases that would apparently be permitted but which, under his amendment, would be very questionable. Think of words like ``Think Joe Smith''…
Jul 30, 1998
I think if we look at this amendment, it is obviously flawed in one sense, and that is that it only covers hard dollars. Triad Management is an organization that has gone out and organized all kinds of soft money bundling activities…
Jul 30, 1998
I personally believe public financing is the way of the future. I think we have neglected it in the presidential system and need to reinvigorate public support for it. But I am more concerned tonight that we not impede progress on…
Jul 30, 1998
To conclude, Mr. Chairman, I would simply say this is an important effort in Shays-Meehan to stop the explosion of soft money and sham issue ads. It does not deal with many of the other issues that have been brought up in other campaign…
Jul 20, 1998
as we have already adopted the Cox amendment that clarifies the law, this amendment is entirely superfluous and offered only for political purposes. And it strikes me as highly hypocritical for any Member of this body who has been engaged…
Jul 20, 1998
Reclaiming my time, then, what the gentleman is saying is that the approach that has been the time-honored bipartisan approach which has given both Republican and Democratic, Presidents the opportunity and flexibility to include various…
Jul 20, 1998
Mr. Chairman, I want to ask the author of the amendment if he would explain to me what is different from existing laws. As I understand it, we have always required that every President, going back as far as I can remember, reimburse part…
Jul 20, 1998
I think the bipartisan agreement on this amendment, which has been made between both sides, is an important step toward improving an already excellent bill. I only wish that many of the people on the majority side of this aisle had taken…
Jun 24, 1998
There may be another approach taken, if the gentlewoman will yield further, that I have not mentioned but still a way in which these growers would not be discriminated against vis-a-vis other agricultural producers?
Jun 24, 1998
when I came to Congress 20 years ago I had hundreds of sugar beet growers in the Sacramento Valley. Today we have far fewer. Acreage is down. We have lost a number of refineries. They are closing because there is not enough product grown…
Jun 22, 1998
I have been fortunate to serve on this subcommittee for 19 years, and I must say I have always enjoyed the bipartisan atmosphere in which the work has been conducted. Tom Bevill and John Myers were the senior members of each party for…
Jun 22, 1998
first of all let me say how much I appreciate the gentleman from California (Mr. Lewis) and want him to know that in the future when people come to me and ask how we are going to accomplish this or that, I am going to simply refer them to…
Jun 19, 1998
What we are here to say is that this rule, uniquely, among the 13, is designed to pass a budget in real terms that will apply to the appropriations process, and nobody really knows that until we came to the floor this morning and…
Jun 5, 1998
the New York Times calls it budget bologna. The Washington Post dubs it budget theatrics. Even the Senate Budget Chairman Pete Domenici, our longtime Republican leader there, calls it a mockery. But no matter what it is labeled, the budget…
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