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as so ably demonstrated by the gentlemen from California (Mr. Lantos and Mr. Rohrabacher), the U.N. is crying out for reform. But let us not forget that the only oath we as Members take is to the Constitution and votes should reflect this…
we do not know yet, but the possibility is very real that stem cell research may be the greatest breakthrough in the history of science. There are deep and profound moral and philosophic issues surrounding the research, but our government…
In conclusion, let me just stress as strongly as I can that the regime in North Korea is one of the most difficult in the world. Economically, it is based upon the selling of weapons, the selling of drugs, and the selling of counterfeit…
America is divided on many issues, perhaps none more emotive than that which surrounds family values and the institution of marriage. For many Americans definitions are critical. Traditionalists believe the term marriage can only properly…
Mr. Speaker, briefly, in conclusion, let me just stress that the circumstances in North Korea have provoked one of the great humanitarian tragedies of our time. It is understandable that there are so many refugees, understandable that so…
Americans often measure history in Presidential cycles. When we look at the individuals who have served in the White House it is the conjunction of character and circumstance that defines and demarcates administrations. It would be…
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…
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 measure before us contains many consentaneous American thoughts: Recognition that Saddam was a despot of tyrannical proportions; support for a process of democratic self-governance in Iraq; and, profoundly, appreciation for the…
it is with sadness I would like to formally report to the House the passing of one of our most distinguished Members of the 20th century, Barber Conable of New York. Barber retired from the House over a decade ago, so many current Members…
26 months after 9/11 and 7 months after the conclusion of major combat operations in Iraq, America is in a strategic pickle and Americans are in a judgmental quandary. The issue of our engagement in Iraq demands that we, as a society…
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…
In conclusion, let me first thank the gentlewoman from Nevada for her tremendous leadership on this issue. Second, let me, in a broad way, stress that philosophically the three great monotheistic religions of the world, Christianity…
this spring I voted against the war in Iraq for a number of reasons. Principally I was concerned that intervention would prove counterproductive. But all of us must recognize that both Houses of Congress by majority vote authorized this…
Mr. Speaker, I rise to welcome His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, and to join with my colleagues in support of this resolution. The Dalai Lama's steadfast leadership and commitment to peace and positive social change for the…
I would like to express my great appreciation for the distinguished ranking member, the gentleman from California (Mr. Lantos), for his long interest in this issue and congratulate the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Rothman) for sponsoring…
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…
Mr. Chairman, the debate about public funding of the arts is about democracy, about the type of society we aspire to be and become. It is about opportunity: the opportunity to witness artistic expression and to create for oneself. America…
Seldom has there been a more important bill for the State of Iowa. On the one hand, this legislation provides for greater equity in Medicare reimbursement which will bring millions of additional dollars to the state and help prevent an…
Mr. Speaker, the thrust of this resolution is four-fold: A, it reflects America's concern for terrorism as an instrument to advance political advantage. B, it expresses sympathy to the families of both innocent Israelis and Palestinians…
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…
Mr. Speaker, today Israelis will wake up and go to work. They may drive their children to day care or have lunch with their friends. Israeli children will go to school and play with their classmates. We do not know which ones and we do not…
I want to thank him for bringing this amendment. It is a very thoughtful amendment. It is a very small amendment. On the other hand, it relates to few airports in the country, and it relates to techniques to bring rationale indeed to how…
Mr. Chairman, the bill as it comes before the floor today is, frankly, not as comprehensive as I would have liked. It would have been better if the Committee on the Judiciary had updated the Wire Act. It would have been better if we had…
Tax cut initiatives must meet two tests: appropriateness and fairness. On appropriateness grounds, the question is whether the country can afford $400 billion a year deficits over the next decade, $600 billion a year if Social Security is…
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