Mar 10, 2011
I want to you know that you have my support, my support and we intend to work very, very closely with you.
Bobby Rush
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Bobby Rush is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois, serving from January 5, 1993, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Rush was known for his advocacy on issues related to children's safety and consumer protection. He worked closely with colleagues to strengthen agencies responsible for safeguarding children and emphasized the need for legislative changes to ensure the safety of products available to families. Rush's tenure in Congress was marked by his commitment to social justice and community empowerment, reflecting his deep roots in the civil rights movement.
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Feb 16, 2011
Madam Chair, today I am rising to speak out on the severe lack of centers and facilities for Level 1 trauma centers throughout this Nation. I introduced an amendment, which I am withdrawing. Madam Chair, in my home State of Illinois, our…
Jan 12, 2011
Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise this morning to pay tribute to my esteemed colleague from the great state of Arizona, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who with God's grace is still alive and appears to be heading toward a…
Dec 15, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2965, the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010. This language, Mr. Speaker, is identical to the language that this body passed in May as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization…
Dec 15, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 3860, A bill to require reports on the management of Arlington National Cemetery. This bill requires reports from the Department of the Army and the Government Accountability Office that will help…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to remove Mr. Peter DeFazio, the gentleman from Oregon, as a cosponsor from H.R. 5820, cited as the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…
Jul 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rush) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4692, as amended…
Jul 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, what we don't need is more excuses. What America doesn't need is more excuses that have been heard on this floor for many years now. We don't need any more excuses, Mr…
Jul 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the author of the legislation, Mr. Lipinski, once again.
Jul 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege and honor to yield 1 minute to our great majority leader, Congressman Hoyer of Maryland.
Jul 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield 6 minutes to the author of the legislation, my dear friend from California (Ms. Matsui).
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