Nov 28, 2012
I certainly hope Argentina will go back to being a friendly country and not being the antagonist that it looks like it is appearing to go down that road.
Connie Mack
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by number of sources- I am pleased to introduce, on behalf of Senator D'Amato, Bond, and Bennett, the Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act of 1996. This bill is a serious effort to reform the Nation's assisted and insured multifamily housing portfolio in a responsible manner that balances both fiscal and public policy goals. This legislation will save scarce Federal subsidy dollars while maintaining the affordability and availability of decent and safe rental housing. About 20 years ago, the Federal Government encouraged private developers to construct affordable rental housing by providing mortgage insurance through the Federal Housing Administration [FHA] and rental assistance through the Department of Housing and Urban Development's [HUD] project-based Section 8 programs. In addition, tax incentives for the development of low-income housing were provided through the tax code until 1986. The combination of these financial incentives resulted in the creation of thousands of decent, safe, and affordable housing properties but, at a great cost to the American taxpayer. Flaws in the Section 8 rental assistance program allowed owners to receive more Federal dollars in rental subsidy than was necessary to maintain properties as decent and affordable rental housing.3 sources1996govinfo.gov
- President Clinton's ultimatum to Israel regarding proposals to withdrawal from the West Bank to secure the peace process is wrong and should be abandoned2 sources1997congress.gov
- I rise today to engage the esteemed chairman in a colloquy concerning language and funding for Florida's red tide research problem. Mr. Chairman, earlier this year, my district in southwest Florida experienced a harmful red tide outburst off the coast which caused harmful effects that were felt by people, animals, and the environment that make up our precious ecosystem and economy. Hundreds of people endured respiratory ills, including sneezing, coughing, and other effects that are damaging to one's health. Moreover, the Florida manatee, an endangered species that everyone seeks to protect from far less harmful events, saw a gigantic spike in their death rate. This year, in the entire State of Florida, we have seen 29 manatees die due to boating accidents. However, from this red tide bloom, which only lasted a couple of months and was confined only to southwest Florida, we have a confirmed count of 46 manatee deaths. What is more, thousands of people, some from this very room, come to southwest Florida each year to vacation on our beaches and to swim in our waters. {time} 1900 This scourge of red tide not only has a hazardous environmental effect, but also drives away tourists who undoubtedly do not want to spend their time coping with the effects of the red tide.…2 sources2005govinfo.gov
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Sep 20, 2012
On rollcall No. 589 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.''
Jul 31, 2012
Today the House of Representatives is taking action to protect the most vulnerable children in our nation's capital. H.R. 3803, the ``District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act,'' would limit the District's extreme…
May 16, 2012
It's shocking to me to think that we will give a visa to Raul Castro's daughter and at the same time withhold visas from Hondurans who fought for their constitution and their freedom.
May 16, 2012
I'm a strong supporter of the embargo. I think the embargo has morphed over the years...
May 16, 2012
Let me be clear, Cuba is no friend to the United States. We are enemy number one.
Apr 24, 2012
I think the OAS stands in the way of democracy, and that we ought to be strengthening our relationships with our friends and allies instead of turning it over to the OAS.
Apr 24, 2012
I do believe that they stand in the way of democracy building and protecting democracies in Latin America instead of supporting democracies.
Apr 24, 2012
I am concerned about the overall take in the Western Hemisphere that we are losing ground even with our allies on this issue.
Apr 24, 2012
There are some who think they do good work monitoring elections, but there are some, including myself, that don't.
Apr 24, 2012
I believe that the OAS instead of standing up for the people of Honduras and their democracy and constitution, instead sided with Chavez and Zelaya.
Apr 24, 2012
I think if we have a program that is going to look at it as one, if you will, that instead of having the silo mentalities...
Dec 14, 2011
A terrorist insurgency is being waged along our southern border--the operations across Mexico and Central America--as well as in over 1,000 U.S. cities.
Dec 14, 2011
It is a threat that affects everyone, and we must all, without hesitation, move to stop it.
Dec 14, 2011
The OAS should not continue to receive increased funding each year when it continuously fails to do its job.
Dec 14, 2011
They are driven by profit, but they are also driven by evil and they terrorize the Mexican people.
Dec 14, 2011
I drafted this legislation to ensure that action is taken to secure our border, stop transnational criminal activity in the United States, and secure the role of the state in Mexico.
Dec 14, 2011
H.R. 2542 does not defund the OAS. H.R. 2542 requires only that the OAS uphold its international commitments in order to receive U.S. taxpayer dollars.
Dec 7, 2011
I think there are a lot of people back home who are watching this debate unfold, and more importantly, are watching the Congress and the administration. And, you know, I think a lot of people at home are scratching their head. They're…
Nov 30, 2011
Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you for this hearing, and I also want to associate myself with your opening remarks.
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