S actions. With the exception of voting to commit the nation to war, this is the most solemn and serious action which Members of the Congress must take. This action is not taken lightly. The rule of law and respect for the sanctity of our judicial system are two of the foundations upon which American society and our system of government depend. While I find the President
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That is what I think of the gentleman from California (Mr. Lantos). Mr. Chairman, I just want to point out that substantial compliance is accorded to the Secretary of State, so if 38 of the 39 are complied with, the 39th could have been…
If I may reclaim my time, I want to say to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Gohmert), this is a marvelous amendment. The spirit in which it is offered is exemplary, and it is a very difficult thing to oppose it. But I see a problem with it…
Members of this Committee know the story of how Congressman Henry Hyde changed his mind when the 1982 reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act was in play by virtue of the facts and the testimony that he saw.
The more valuable our dissent into weakness, dissension and inaction, the greater the aid and comfort we give to our enemies.
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