Denise Majette: “I rise to oppose the Republican prescription drug bill because it is bad for women, especially poor, elderly women; and…”

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 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…

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…

What does a woman say to those who have paved her way? We, each of us women in the Congress, could not have done it without you, Rosie. It certainly wasn't an easy haul, and we are still fighting, but you picked up a hammer, literally, and…