Denise Majette

as we stand here on the heels of Memorial Day, a time for honoring those who have fought and died to preserve our freedom, I rise to add my voice to the growing chorus of those singing the praises of the Tuskegee Airmen. When the brave men…

I am pleased this morning to welcome the Reverend Dr. Cynthia L. Hale, Senior Pastor of the Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, Georgia. Pastor Hale is a 1979 graduate of Duke University's School of Divinity and she was ordained that…

I rise today to condemn torture in all of its forms. Acts of abuse and torture must never be tolerated, and those who commit such acts must be swiftly brought to justice. It is with great sadness and anger that I viewed the pictures of…

today I would like to offer my congratulations to the Kennesaw State University Men's Basketball team on winning the 2004 NCAA Division II National Championship. This is a tremendous accomplishment and the players and coaching staff of the…

today I rise because we have reached the 1- year anniversary of the war in Iraq. One year ago, we invaded Iraq because the President said Saddam Hussein posed an imminent threat to the United States. A ``mortal threat,'' he said. We were…

I rise to oppose the Republican prescription drug bill because it is bad for women, especially poor, elderly women; and they deserve better than this.

I rise in support of H.R. 1829 Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2003. Rehabilitation of prisoners is vitally important to society. However, when a government corporation becomes a profit center that is removing…

As we approach Veterans' Day, we pause to recall the noble service and the high sacrifices of those who have worn the uniform of our Nation. On this day of remembrance, we will rededicate ourselves to those who have dedicated themselves to…

I rise today to honor S. Truett Cathy. Guided by his ability, dedication, and faith, Mr. Cathy took a small restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, and built Chik-Fil-A, Inc., the third largest fast food chicken restaurant in America, with more…

I rise today to stress the importance of child nutrition and to support the extension of these programs with the passage of H.R. 3232. These programs will be reauthorized today with little fanfare. Their significance, however, far exceeds…

I rise to oppose the $87 billion supplemental appropriation in its current form. It is with deep regret that I do so. I cannot vote for the request because it does not give the troops and the American people what they need. We want a bill…

I rise today in support of Head Start, the most successful program our country has in the war against poverty. The Head Start program gives children the tools they need to break the cycle of poverty. As the philosopher, Plato, once noted…

the City of Atlanta, the State of Georgia, and the United States of America mourn the passing of an important civic and civil rights figure. Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr. lived as a trailblazer, paving the way for future black politicians…

I oppose this sham Republican Medicare bill because it does not provide the adequate prescription drug coverage that our mothers and grandmothers absolutely deserve.

in our rush to pass this legislation, we have failed to consider the needs of the American worker today. I would like to note my thoughts about this legislation, including what it does and also, importantly, what it does not do. This bill…