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Maxwell Alejandro Frost is an American politician and activist currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 10th congressional district. Elected in 2022, he is a member of the Democratic Party and is recognized for his progressive policies, particularly those addressing youth issues and social justice. Born on January 17, 1997, Frost is one of the youngest members of Congress, reflecting a growing trend of younger leaders in American politics.
This is the most arrogant political act since the Saturday Night Massacre, when Richard Nixon fired Archibald Cox 24 years ago. We, as a bipartisan group, had agreed upon ways to reform the ethics task force with all the Republicans except…
Mr. Speaker, even before this conference report has been adopted, we are seeing pieces of the implementing package which might indeed be considered unfair. Many Members supported the budget agreement because it promised to right a wrong…
I would point out, again, as the gentleman knows, that the Members on my side of the aisle moved in the Committee on Rules last night that the Minge amendment be made in order and that that was rejected on a straight party line vote. It…
I am pleased to again rise in support of our annual special order in recognition of Greek Independence Day. Today, as we pay tribute to the movement for Greek independence that began 176 years ago, I would like to espouse the importance of…
Mr. Speaker, a President of the other party, Mr. Nixon, once observed, watch what I do, not what I say. The folks on the other side are following that advice, of course. They are claiming to be bipartisan, claiming sweetness and light, and…
There is a serious matter here that is being discussed, of course. And we are saying that this rule is unfair. We are not suggesting that there is not a serious drug problem, that we have serious reasons to question the degree to which we…
the House has lost a courageous Member of this body, and I have lost a good friend. Frank Tejeda only served in the House for 4 years, but he nevertheless had a profound impact on those of us who knew him and worked with him. He had a deep…
25 years ago the Washington Senators baseball team moved to Arlington, TX, in the heart of the 24th Congressional District. For 25 seasons, that team--the Texas Rangers--played baseball without reaching the post-season playoffs. This Texas…
Mr. Speaker, this is such a bad rule for such a bad bill that even my Republican colleagues had difficulty last week when the time came to vote to report it. For the first time in my memory, and I am assured for the first time in history…
Mr. Speaker, welfare reform is a very serious issue. There is probably not a person in this country who thinks we should leave our welfare system as it is. But there are also about a million suggestions out there as to how to fix it…
Mr. Speaker, this year's Republican budget will hurt average Americans just as much as the one they proposed last year. Please, do not be fooled. The budget which Republicans bring to the House floor this week contains the same harsh…
I would just like to reflect on what the House has been doing the last couple of days. We considered legislation regarding housing for tens of millions of Americans across the country and the assistance they might receive from the Federal…
I personally support House Resolution 430, the rule to H.R. 3230, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997. However, there is opposition to the rule because it does not allow for any amendments that would provide for a…
I would only caution my friend, the chairman on the other side, about certain remarks. I would remind him that the Speaker of the House, Mr. Gingrich, did not serve in the military. The majority leader of the House, Mr. Armey, did not…
this select committee is not only completely unnecessary but also completely political. It is being created to investigate a policy issue and nobody is claiming wrongdoing. Make no mistake about it, the rule we are discussing is pure…
the measure of any society is how it protects and nurtures its children and how it respects and honors its elders. I would like to think that our Nation takes care of its very youngest and very oldest citizens and that in doing so we are…
Amber Hagerman was a little 9-year-old girl who loved to ride her bicycle. She was bright and pretty, and was out riding that bicycle on January 13 in Arlington, TX, when someone came along and took her away. That person or persons…
my friend Donnie Mintz was buried yesterday in New Orleans--the victim of a heart attack that took his life too soon at age 53. Donnie led a remarkable life and will be missed by many. Donnie and I met 38 years ago in 1958 when we were…
it was with great regret that I learned of the retirement of Representative Sam Gibbons. One of our most esteemed Members, and the dean of the Florida delegation, Sam Gibbons has decided to retire after spending 34 years working on behalf…
Mr. Speaker, I will ultimately vote for the conference report. However, I again urge a ``no'' vote on the previous question on the rule. If the previous question is defeated, I intend to offer an amendment to the rule which would provide…
every single rule the House has adopted this session has been a restrictive rule; you heard that correctly, the Republican House has so far adopted 100 percent restrictive rules in this session. And if it is adopted, the rule before us…
Mr. Speaker, when the Committee on Rules met yesterday afternoon to consider this rule, I made two points I feel are worth repeating here for the benefit of all Members of the House. The first point relates directly to the consideration of…
Mr. Speaker, this rule is proof positive that the Republican majority cannot finish the job they were sent to Washington to do. It seems to me that in addition to bringing about the revolution they have spoken of so often in the past 15…
as part of Women's History Month, I am pleased to have the opportunity to select Mrs. Izean Davidson, of Fort Worth, TX, as Woman of the Year. Mrs. Izean Davidson, a life long Texan, has spent 42 years as an educator in the Texas public…
democracy and democratic governing is a style that is quickly being embraced by governments all over the world and it is an amazing spectacle. While the United States can take much credit for being the model of modern democracy, America is…
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