since the catastrophic events of September 11, Americans are learning to work through the trauma of terror and victimization. We have become stronger and more united, but we will never forget the malicious acts that were committed against…

a regional approach to the war on terrorism is critical to success. The U.S. national security team must fully understand the dynamics between actors, as well as the strategic considerations which are guiding the responses to U.S. requests…

the stinging attacks of September 11 remind us of the fragility of life. Life is fleeting, and no one knows it better than the nearly 60,000 patients waiting to receive transplant organs. Today alone, nine patients will die because a match…

One of the more revealing elements of the approach undertaken by Osama bin Laden and his terrorist network is the importance of lengthy preparation, meticulous planning and guerilla warfare. However, it is not guerilla warfare in the…

In scenes worse than a horror movie, Americans witnessed hijacked planes slam into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and fall to the ground in Pittsburgh. In the blink of an eye, thousands of lives were snatched and Americans lost…

I join the countless others in this Chamber, in this great Nation, and throughout the world in expressing condolences to the families of the victims of yesterday's deplorable attack. Our thoughts and our prayers are with them. Mr. Speaker…

I want to share the unique history of the South Florida military museum and memorial. The town of Surfside, led by Mayor Paul Novack, as well as Chief Petty Officer John Smith and Christine Ruup, rallied together to save the historic…

I congratulate Nova Southeastern University for striving to make valuable contributions to the communities that it serves. It has made exciting educational partnerships with three south Florida public schools: Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm…

I am proud to salute the Honorable Donna Shalala who has assumed the reins as the fifth president of the University of Miami. Donna Shalala was U.S. history's longest serving Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…

the Lidsky family from my congressional district has inspired me to work toward a cure for eye degenerative diseases. Three out of the four of the Lidsky children-- Ilana, Isaac and Daria--suffer from retinitis pigmentosa, a disease which…

On Sunday, October 7, hundreds of south Florida residents will participate in the third annual Walk for Hope Against Breast Cancer at Aventura Mall. Walk For Hope Against Breast Cancer will help raise funds for lifesaving research at the…

Israel has sought a just and lasting peace for its people, who like people all around the world, only want to raise their families and go about their business in peace and harmony. Last year, Israel offered the most comprehensive…

I am so very pleased to introduce my congressional constituent, Rabbi Solomon Schiff, of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, who led us in our opening prayer today. I am proud to have a spiritual leader from Miami chosen for this special…

these posters portray two beautiful, happy children, Bonnie and Willis Flick. What these pictures do not portray is that Bonnie and Willis cannot effectively communicate with their parents or their playmates because they live with autism…

The Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment underscores that freedom, justice, and peace rests on the recognition of the inalienable rights of all members of the human family. It further…

I congratulate Martha De Norfolk, a single mother from my congressional district who is working to found the Arthrogryposis Foundation to help her disabled son Bryant Amastha, and other local children who suffer from this rare disease. One…

I rise today to honor Edward J. Rosasco for his 17 years of service and dedication as president and chief executive officer at Mercy Hospital. Under Ed Rosasco's leadership, Mercy Hospital has strengthened its long-standing tradition of…

I am pleased to honor my congressional constituent, Colonel Hugo Valdivia, for his 25 years of service to our country in the United States Air Force. Tomorrow will be Colonel Valdivia's formal retirement at the Pentagon and I wanted us to…

I urge strong support for H. Con. Res. 145, and I want my colleagues to vote in favor of its passage. This resolution was prompted by the Taliban's decree of May 22, forcing Hindus to wear identity labels such as this one on their clothing…

the League Against Cancer or La Liga Contra el Cancer, as it is more commonly known in my congressional district, recently raised over $3 million for cancer patients during its 25th annual telethon. Florida ranks second in the incidence of…

The widespread, systematic, heinous, and brutal crimes committed against the Sudanese people, the rape, the slavery, the mutilation, the systematic killing of millions throughout the years in what many assert is a deliberate campaign of…

I would like to thank Mr. Marcus Bartlett for his invaluable contributions to the arts and music culture in the South. Mark has been a long-time friend of Mary Plumer, a community activist in my congressional district. Involved in music…

I wish to congratulate the over 50 influential public and private sector leaders from business, from media, from entertainment, from sports, education, as well as the faith-based community as they come together this weekend for the XAIDS…

I am proud to congratulate Ms. Ellen Kempler, a teacher at MAST Academy in my congressional district, who was one of five exceptional educators recently inducted into the 2001 National Teachers Hall of Fame. As a former teacher, I know…

Over 1 million Americans are legally blind and 80 million Americans are at risk for developing diseases that potentially can cause blindness. Currently, more than 6 million Americans suffer from retinal degenerative diseases. In my State…