by matching the funding for Operation Respond to last year's levels, we can help this very important program achieve a realistic goal of expanding installations to an estimated 2,000 Emergency Respond dispatch centers across the country…

I rise to pay tribute to two heroes, Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detective John Michael Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police, who sacrificed their lives not only for those of us in Congress and for the staff and for the…

I respectfully note that when we talk about debating issues, I have waited 6 hours because I think this is important, this particular amendment, which is at the desk. It is very simple and I would like to explain it. It would allow…

It is nice to follow my colleagues from Maryland in tribute to a man that we all loved who was indeed Mr. Maryland. Whoever thought you could love a tax collector, but that was Louie Goldstein. He was our tax collector, and everybody did…

for nearly two decades, Congress and the Science Committee has encouraged the transfer to United States private industry of unclassified technology created in our federal laboratories. As a result of these technology transfer laws, the…

I know the Vice President was joshing when he put it all in my hands. On the other hand, it has been well over 2 years that we in Congress, on two subcommittees in particular, have been having hearings. When you take the number of hearings…

because of a family matter, I unfortunately missed three rollcall votes (249, 250, 251) pertaining to campaign finance reform. I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall No. 249, the Thomas amendment to add a nonseverability clause, ``yes'' on…

we have been bogged down by excuses and dilatory tactics trying to get a vote on real campaign finance reform. All the while, our constituents have been looking on with disgust, and soft money contributions have proliferated. Serving on…

I just wanted to add my thanks, also, and appreciation for all that Meg has done for all of us. She has been a real pillar of perseverance, of patience, when she has been there to witness our deliberations. She has been a rock of…

I know there are some differences of opinion in this Chamber and they are well founded, but all of us feel that there should not be improper takings. We have had a number of opinions on it. Therefore, this amendment should be right in…

I had submitted two amendments for H.R. 1872, and so I want to clarify for my colleagues that I am only offering one of those amendments, the one that deals only with the question of takings under the fifth amendment. My amendment…

this is a labor of love for me, because it is a privilege for me to rise this afternoon to honor my constituent, Wayne Fowler, for his 32 years of service to the House and the United States Government he has given us. Twenty-two years of…

In passing H.R. 2460, we do not intend to direct the FCC to act in one way or another on the pending petition for reconsideration that she has described. If the FCC were to change its rules, however, I think it is important for Members to…

I understand that many cellular subscribers find it advantageous to have two cellular phones with the same number. In this way, someone trying to reach a subscriber need only dial one number and the subscriber will be able to receive the…

all Americans are concerned with maintaining and improving the integrity of our nation's elections. We know that, in some recent cases, illegal immigrants and others not legally qualified to vote have registered and cast ballots. A number…

I am really very pleased to bring before this body full support for H.R. 1271, the FAA Research, Engineering and Development Act of 1997. The legislation authorizes $226.8 million in fiscal year 1998 and $229.7 million in fiscal year 1999…

the decision to impeach a President is among the most solemn responsibilities that we in Congress will ever face and one over which I have long agonized

I am pleased, and yet I am mournful of the fact that Ed Nichols is leaving us in this Chamber. Mr. Speaker, I have had people say to me, when they have watched C-Span, they have called and said, who is that good-looking, gray-haired man…

I rise in support of S. 1139, the Small Business Administration reauthorization. Included in this bill is the majority of H.R. 2429, the Small Business Technology Transfer Program Reauthorization Act, which was reported out of the…

I did not know Walter Capps very well. I served on the Committee on Science with him, and I found him to be a very honorable, fair, gentle man who cared about issues, who was dedicated to public service, to his country, his community, his…

tonight the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues will be celebrating its 20th anniversary. Since 1977, the Caucus has worked to ensure the well-being of women, children and families, and has played a major role in the enactment of more…

I am delighted that the bipartisan bill H.R. 2429 will be included as an amendment to the small business reauthorization bill. I would like to thank Chairman Sensenbrenner; ranking member, Mr. Brown; the ranking member of the Subcommittee…

I rise to oppose the Hoekstra amendment that would merge a majority of the current Federal education programs into block grants to local school districts. This amendment would essentially eliminate all accountability for the use of Federal…

I want to thank my Women's Caucus colleagues for calling this afternoon's series of special orders dealing with sexual harassment and discrimination in the U.S. Armed Forces. The seriousness of this problem first came to light with reports…

I rise in support of H.R. 1903, legislation I introduced with Chairman Sensenbrenner and ranking Members Gordon and Brown on June 17, 1997, and which was unanimously reported out of the Technology Subcommittee, which I chair, on July 29…