Danny Davis

Let me just say that I would hope to be one of those millions who visit Jamestown this year to celebrate its 400th anniversary. I commend Representative Jo Ann Davis for introducing this legislation, and I urge its passage.

It is a resolution that speaks to the heart and soul of America. It is a resolution that emphasizes the words of the blues singer who said once, ``Who will save the world? Who's willing to try? Who will save the world that is destined to…

The main responsibility of leadership is to lead, and that is exactly what Speaker Pelosi, Chairman Obey, Chairman Murtha and other members of the Democratic leadership team are doing, and they are doing it with a plan. My constituents who…

It is just good to know that in addition to the great scenic beauty and southern charm that Savannah is so well-noted for, that other good things have come from there, and certainly the Girl Scouts of America. I would urge all Members to…

I want to congratulate Mr. Regula for having such an outstanding institution in his district to represent. When you consider all of the football games that they have won, as well as the graduation rate and the kind of academics that they…

Of course, Eli's has the best cheesecake in the world, and Representative Burton, you shall be able to partake of that. But also, let me say that we will congratulate all of the players, all of the owners, all of those who made these two…

As I close, let me just first of all commend and thank Representative Ehlers for introducing this resolution. I also want to thank all of those who have come down and taken the time to speak. In summing up the life of President Gerald…

Yesterday I attended the inauguration ceremonies for the constitutional offices of the State of Illinois. I want to congratulate the people of Illinois for the diversity in its selection of individuals to run their State. Governor Rod…

Let me just again commend and congratulate Chairman Tom Davis, Ranking Member Henry Waxman, and Mr. McHugh. And just say that Tom Davis and Henry Waxman demonstrated the very best of leadership as they worked through this process. Tom was…

H.R. 1472 designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 167 East 124th Street in New York as the Tito Puente Post Office Building. Tito Puente, the great musician known as the ``King of Latin Music,'' was born in…

Mr. Speaker, my father used to tell us that he or she who fails to plan, plans to fail. Of course, the same is true when it comes to money management and handling one's finances. This resolution makes all of us aware and reminds us that…

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5736, legislation introduced by Representative Jeff Miller, designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 Palafox Place in Pensacola, Florida, as the ``Vincent J. Whibbs, Sr. Post Office…

Madam Speaker, H.R. 6075, legislation sponsored by Representative Joseph Pitts, was unanimously passed by the Government Reform Committee on September 21, 2006. The bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located…

I rise to commend and salute the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation; its chairman, Representative Kendrick Meek; and President, Dr. Elsie Scott on an outstanding weekend of policy discussions and other meaningful educational and social…

I too want to welcome the Reverend Smith and the Allen Temple Church and especially commend them for their work with ex-offenders and ex-offender reentry. We were very fortunate to get passed out of Judiciary before the recess the Second…

As one who grew up in the rural South where my parents and their neighbors and friends had to pay a poll tax to vote, and as one who lives in an urban inner city community where polling places are oftentimes moved without proper…

It amazes me that we are still talking about raising the minimum wage. What we ought to be talking about is the creation of a livable wage for every person who is willing and able to work. Plus we all know that any increase in wages for…

I don't believe that I have any other requests for time. Again, I simply want to commend Mr. Sullivan for his introduction of this legislation, and I believe that was probably one of his sons on the floor with him, and I can imagine how he…

Yes, there was a tremendous amount of demonstrating on yesterday, and people concerned about immigration were marching. But then also there were those of us marching who were concerned about genocide in the region of Darfur: Genocide that…

Just to close, I strongly rise in support of this postal facility naming for Mr. Frances Pancho Medrano, who was an outstanding community activist. I think it is the kind of people that he was who really make America and have made America…

Student aid is under serious attack. As I look at the 100 amendments that were blocked from being considered later on today, we saw amendments that would have extended the Pell Grant to qualifying prisoners. That is an attack on student…

A Chicago Sun Times article today reveals that fighting among girls in schools is up. As a matter of fact, fights involving girls are up 31 percent, assaults are up 18 percent, and battery is up 15 percent. So far this school year, 529…

This weekend I had the fortune to attend a funeral in a small rural town in the southeast corner of Arkansas of a gentleman who was 101 years old. But the people in that town were all excited and happy because one of our Members…

Last month, America witnessed the tragedy of the Sago and Aracoma Alma mine deaths. We saw terrible things happen to good people, and the Nation was saddened by the events that unfolded. I join with my colleagues in honoring these…

I have always been told that budgets are a way of reflecting priorities. And if that is the case, then the budget documents that I have seen are indeed frightening. The proposed budget I have seen will serve to widen the gap between the…