the Boy Scouts of America is an institution that since 1910 has been creating leaders and instilling principles to guide young men down the right path as they form their basic values and grow into adults. The scout oath and the scout law…

today, our Nation mourns the loss of life of so many innocent people as a result of this cowardly, insane attack. Today, we cannot fully understand or explain this vicious act, but we can pray that the tragic loss of life and injuries to…

I come to the floor of this House today to urge my colleagues to support H.R. 2505, the Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2001. Today we take an important step in the process to ban human cloning in the United States. I commend the…

last weekend, we laid to rest an officer killed in the line of duty in Martinsville, Indiana. Today, I come to the floor of the House to pay respect to this brave officer, Sergeant Daniel Starnes. Sergeant Starnes was taken from us after…

Mr. Chairman, the Moran amendment would keep records of law-abiding citizens for 90 days. I understand that records of felons and others that are not allowed to buy guns are kept indefinitely. While I believe that we should enforce…

I rise today as we consider an important piece of legislation to protect the symbol of freedom known around the world--the United States flag. Our American flag is more than just fabric and stitching. It represents the sacrifices made by…

I rise in support of the repeal of one of the most unfair taxes in our country. This tax is known throughout the State of Indiana as the ``death tax.'' I am fortunate to represent Indiana's Seventh Congressional District, and I am pleased…

Today history is made, as President Ronald Wilson Reagan is one of only three Presidents to reach the age of 90. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish President Reagan a Happy Birthday! President Reagan is the reason I am able to stand here…