James A. Leach

I am honored to yield to the distinguished chairman of the Middle East Subcommittee, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen), for such time as she may consume.

Let me respond directly to that. The horse racing provisions in this bill reflect the Interstate Horse Racing Act. To the degree that there is any change, it is a slight upgrading restriction in horse racing, because the new definitional…

I thank Mr. Faleomavaega for his wondrous comity on this and so many issues, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Culberson). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Leach)…

That is correct. But secondly, if you do not have concern for competitive equity, you put the taxpayer at greater risk because you will have weaker standards. You also drive a system that we will be putting all assets of a given kind of…

First I would like to make clear that what the amendment does is say, ``which may include'' consideration for what the gentleman has just indicated.

I think by perspective we should understand that there is no possibility all Americans can agree all the time or appreciate equally all aspects of the American arts. But what we all can do is respect honesty and quality and first amendment…

The gentleman is, of course, correct in part of what he says on regulation. But the reason that ILCs were exempted from the Bank Holding Company Act was they did not have all the powers of a bank. Now they are being given all the powers of…

The FDIC will regulate the depository institution but it cannot regulate the holding company. And what the Federal Reserve would do is regulate the holding company and would leave the FDIC as the primary regulator of the institution as it…

First, I want to concur in the sentiments of my good friend, the gentleman from American Samoa (Mr. Faleomavaega) with regard to the professionalism of the staff on Capitol Hill. Prior to yielding back my time, I would like to specifically…

It is always awkward for this Congress, or any body, to comment on the affairs of other societies; but the uniqueness of our foundation as a nation state was that we were the first country established on the principle of individual rights…

In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, this resolution is about two subjects-- violence and peace. On point one, the Congress cannot be equivocal in condemning terrorism. On point two, this resolution unequivocally commends the President for a vision…

My amendment did not suggest that it be regulated by the Federal Reserve, although other amendments I offered did suggest that.

Gambling alone leads too easily to addiction. It leads to a situation where fathers lose their homes, mothers their families, students access to college and, in far too many instances, violence to the person and to their friends. This is a…

This bill is an enforcement mechanism that stops the ability of all interstate Internet gambling.

The problem posed by Internet gambling is one we ignore at our peril. Gambling on the Internet is fast becoming one of the most critical issues confronting the American family. Casino gambling as it has been sanctioned in Western…

Sometimes we underestimate the role of sport in all of our culture. The fact of the matter is sport is a very important part of all cultures. Soccer/football is somewhat new to these shores in its seriousness, but we are all impressed with…

In conclusion, let me again thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Lantos), the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Payne), and the gentleman from California (Mr. Royce) for their leadership on so many African issues. Symbolically, this bill…

Mr. Speaker, George P. Shultz began his career in the South Pacific in World War II. He is ending his career, to the degree it is ending, and we hope it is not fully, with a bill aimed in his honor, a facility designed to prevent further…

Mr. Speaker, in conclusion, let me stress that arguably the greatest issue in the world today may well be disease control. What the WHO symbolizes is a people-oriented concern for control of disease. Taiwan should not be precluded from…

In conclusion, let me thank again the gentleman from New York (Mr. LaFalce), the distinguished ranking member, and the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Frank), as well as the gentleman from New York (Mr. Lazio) and the gentlewoman from…

As the gentleman knows, this bill has a very important element that allows uniformed municipal employees, police, fire, to have access to certain FHA privileges, including 1 percent downpayment on mortgages. Am I not right in believing…

We are very happy to accept this amendment. I would say it is brought to the Congress in a very thoughtful way by one of the most respected members of this body. I think that reflects on the amendment itself.

I believe it is a very thoughtful, very professional amendment, and I certainly want to compliment the gentleman for bringing it forth, and I am just hopeful for getting unanimity.

Let me say, in hopes that the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Frank) can still be persuaded to this amendment, I would inform the gentleman that the Federal Reserve has no objection to it.