Leonard L. Boswell

I am very pleased today to congratulate an inspirational young woman from my district, Shawn Johnson, the daughter of Doug and Terri Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, who recently won the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastic Championship, which…

Just the last word I'll say is we always want to remember it's the taxpayers' money. It's not Washington's money, it's not the government's money, it's the taxpayers' money, and we want to do everything we can to make sure that everything…

first I support this bill. It is a good bill, and it protects the Constitution. I would like to speak principally to my colleagues who, like me, are concerned about what the bill does and the fact that it does not address fully the issue…

I do need to express my concern and disappointment on an amendment I was planning to offer along with Representatives Costa, King, Salazar, and Radanovich that was not made in order. Even though Representative Spratt's amendment, which…

I must recognize Mr. Arcuri and Mrs. Gillibrand for their great work. The farmers of their State ought to be very proud that they have spoken out, and we have listened and we want to make things better. I want to thank them for this…

In the last 2 years, we have done a little bit more than this for this good cause, and it's something that's helping law enforcement out across the country. And it's not big bucks, it's pretty small. But then again, you've got to work with…

First, I, too, would like to join with others in our appreciation of Chairman Skelton and Mr. Duncan for their good work, 58 unanimous votes coming out of committee. That says a lot. Madam Chairman, I think it's important for us to realize…

Thank you, Chairman Filner, and all of you on the Veterans Committee that worked together on this, both sides of the aisle. We are doing the right thing, and we know that. I would associate myself with all the comments that have been made…

I will tell you where it is. When you go to see the troops off, to see their families, to see them, then you know where the sacrifice is. Then you know where the urgency is, to be there when they go back the second or third time, and, as…

before I begin, I too would like to thank the chairman of the subcommittee, Mr. Wolf, and Mr. Mollohan for their hard work and leadership in these very challenging times and these issues. Once again, we find ourselves faced with a budget…

first off, I want to say to Mr. Murtha, I salute you, sir. We both served in Vietnam. I had two tours. I never told you this. I don't go around talking about it much. You don't either. But Charlie Beckwith, you remember that name, don't…

today we will authorize the largest intelligence budget in our history. I am pleased to be part of this authorization, because I believe we have no higher purpose than to support the brave soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and the…

I appreciate sharing with the committee I used to serve on. As you know, Mr. Chairman, we just came from talking to Iowa corn growers a few minutes ago, and this is a terribly important thing to Iowa and many States which I will mention as…

this is a very special day. I congratulate and I thank the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite) and my dear friend from Chicago, Illinois (Mr. Davis). Perhaps this is one of those times where everything has been said but maybe…

The 9/11 Commission examined ways that terrorists are trying to attack us and pointed out problems with how our intelligence agencies tackle this threat. Our intelligence community was set up more than 50 years ago to deal with threats…

I am very happy today to represent those in my district, an extension of the Sac and Fox Tribe, Meskwakis, great Americans, Native Americans, and a number of those that live in that settlement, as they refer to it there, in Tama County…

I believe this bill has not gone far enough to strengthen intelligence and strengthen oversight. We, in this House and on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, have not shied away from standing strong and debating these issues…

Memorial Day is a very special day for me and my family, as I am sure it is for millions of other families across our great nation. Prior to my years in public office, I proudly served my country in the United States Army. During my twenty…

This is a very dear thing to people in my State. [...] It is a very serious matter, and it needs attention.

I rise in support of H.R. 2417. As the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence, working with the gentleman from Nevada (Mr. Gibbons), we have observed firsthand the dedication and the…

Mr. Speaker, I am sure all of us in this Chamber would agree that we must ensure the government operates efficiently and in a timely manner. However, a situation has come to my attention that I find very troubling. Three months ago, the…

it is a pleasure for me to come and stand before my colleagues this evening, and regardless of how we got here, I think the time has come that we ought to stand together for the troops, and so I appreciate the gentleman from California…

I think the blue ribbon commission is very necessary to get the answers that we ought to be able to get. So we reflect on the joint committee and the ability of Members, all the other things that demand our time and so on. I think it…

Today I can support this bill with enthusiasm. I was very sorry the last time we discussed it I could not, and I want to thank the conference committee for their hard work. It kind of signals a win to me for a concern that I have had for…

I rise very enthusiastically supportive of what is going on here today. I appreciate what is going on here today. I, like many others in this body, am a current commercial pilot, and I suppose that by being so I am a little more critical…