Dec 16, 2015
When the rubber meets the road, everything will be fine, but when it came time for the rubber to meet the road, we discovered there was no road.
Elijah Cummings
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Elijah E. Cummings was a prominent American politician and civil rights advocate who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Maryland's 7th congressional district from 1996 until his death in 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Cummings was known for his commitment to social justice and his efforts to address issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights. Throughout his tenure, he was a vocal advocate for the rights of marginalized communities and worked to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities.
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Dec 9, 2015
The administration called on Congress to enact some of the reforms that are included in H.R. 158.
Dec 9, 2015
I just want to be clear. I think it's very important to not only the integrity of this committee but the integrity of this Congress.
Dec 9, 2015
The American people get kind of frustrated when they see witnesses come before them who might have an interest in themselves.
Dec 9, 2015
I want to make sure we're clear on some things that go to the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Dec 9, 2015
Based on the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, Congress needs to act to close the security gaps in the VWP program.
Dec 8, 2015
It's about money. Would you agree that if we were to outlaw online gambling, that the bricks-and-mortar people would make more money?
Dec 1, 2015
we better wake up and begin to address this more and more as a health problem
Nov 18, 2015
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I thank the gentlewoman for her strong leadership. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to oppose H.R. 1737. If this bill is enacted, it will cost minority auto purchasers millions of dollars. Car purchases…
Nov 16, 2015
In 2010, when I was the Chairman of the Coast Guard Subcommittee, I convened two hearings to examine the status of a U.S.-flag fleet.
Nov 16, 2015
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I also thank her for her leadership as the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. This past week, our Nation paused to…
Oct 27, 2015
I thank Ranking Member Waters for yielding, and I thank her for her excellent and compassionate leadership not only on this issue but on so many others. I rise today to oppose H.R. 1090, the so-called Retail Investor Protection Act, which…
Oct 21, 2015
It has been done by his own Republican colleagues in the House on this very issue, Benghazi.
Oct 21, 2015
It's a terrible abuse of our responsibility and our power, and I think we'll rue the day that we did this.
Oct 21, 2015
It is time, and it is time now, for the Republicans to end this taxpayer-funded fishing expedition.
Oct 21, 2015
The Republican caucus did not like the answers they got from those investigations.
Oct 21, 2015
When there have been attacks on the ARB, it's as if, I mean, that is like attacking him.
Oct 21, 2015
The problem is that Republicans just keep asking the same question over and over again and pretend they don't know the answer.
Oct 21, 2015
It bothers me when I hear people even imply that you didn't care about your people.
Oct 21, 2015
I thank the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia for yielding and for her leadership. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 10. We have been told that the purpose of this bill is to help all D.C. children get a better…
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