Robert Wexler

while I strongly believe Congress should pay tribute to the victims of 9/11 and honor our brave troops and first- responders for their valiant service to America, this resolution unequivocally exploits the victims of 9/11 for narrow…

In spite of all this rhetoric about protecting marriage and saving the country from rogue activist Federal judges, the bill we are debating here today does not protect Americans from gay marriage. We are not debating a gay marriage bill…

Given the fact that the administration chose not to raise the threat level, one cannot help but question whether their aim was to deflect attention from the Kerry-Edwards ticket during their inaugural week.

once again Republicans are attempting to pass ineffective anticonsumer legislation that caps medical malpractice awards at $250,000. The habitual Republican response to the malpractice crisis, punish the victims. This bill fails to reduce…

while I strongly support the brave American soldiers risking their lives to defend security and freedom, I rise in opposition to this politically motivated resolution because it is a farce and anyone who says otherwise is too blinded by…

Mr. Speaker, as co-chair of the Taiwan Caucus, I join my colleagues... in strongly supporting this resolution welcoming the President of Taiwan, President Chen, to the United States. Since assuming office in May 2000, President Chen has…

I rise today to express--in no uncertain terms--that I will not support President Bush's $87 billion request. I will not grant him another blank check. President Bush has lost my trust and that of the majority of my constituents. He has…

I oppose it because it prohibits Americans from using their credit cards for behavior that is entirely legal. Pari-mutuels, horse tracks, dog tracks, and jai lai frontons are all legal in many States. They are heavily regulated. They pay…

to get our economy growing again, we need policies that encourage investment and job creation, especially in high-technology industries like telecommunications. Just this past month, FCC Chairman Powell tried to encourage more…

I share the hopes of Mr. Bereuter for a peaceful, just and lasting settlement to the long-standing Cyprus issue. Like many of my colleagues, I was disappointed that a comprehensive agreement to support the United Nation's proposal was not…

I find it deeply troubling that as this country prepares for war and unites in support for our troops, the House Republicans would push forward a deeply partisan, environmentally destructive budget, hoping that a nation focused on war…

Mr. Speaker, now is the moment which Congress must act to defend freedom, confront a brutal dictator and rid the world of his increasingly devastating threat. Our decision will not be easy or without consequence. It will pose severe…

we are here at this somber occasion to recognize September 11 as a moment in history when American heroism and patriotism prevailed over terror, adversity, and hate. This resolution pays tribute to those families personally affected by the…

Prescription drug coverage has long been a top priority for a majority of Americans, and as a result, both George Bush and Al Gore pledged during the 2000 Presidential campaign to provide seniors with a comprehensive prescription drug plan…

I rise in support of H.R. 1542. H.R. 1542 presents an opportunity to take a major step toward bringing affordable high-speed Internet service to all Americans, toward reviving the high-tech industry, and toward constructing multiple…

when I put my 8-year-old son to sleep on Tuesday night, he told me his whole body felt like crying. Today, the whole body of America is crying. As we internalize the depth of the pain and horror inflicted on our people, we cherish life, we…

I rise in support of H.R. 2277. While current law allows spouses to come to the United States with E visa holders, spouses are not allowed to work in the United States. H.R. 2277 would allow these spouses work authorization in the United…

I rise in support of H.R. 2278. This is a positive bill because it allows work authorization for nonimmigrant spouses of intracompany transferees. Not only will spouses be able to accompany their husband or wife who is in the United States…

this Republican bill is bad medicine. Instead of providing prescription coverage for seniors, this bill provides political coverage for Republicans. Premiums are 40 percent higher than the Democratic plan. Worst of all, it puts seniors…

First and foremost, from here on in, nobody can say anything other than Israel has, in fact, fulfilled its obligations under the United Nations Security Council Resolution 425. As a result of Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, could it also…

Turkey remains one of our most steadfast and crucial allies.

Turkey is integral to our long-term energy security.

Turkey is central to the containment of Saddam Hussein and ultimate removal of him from office.

Turkey is the only secular democracy in the Islamic world.

I believe that it is incumbent upon the President and the United States government to acknowledge this dark chapter of our nation's history.