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John Conyers was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Michigan from 1965 until 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he was one of the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus and played a significant role in advocating for civil rights and social justice throughout his career. Conyers was known for his commitment to issues such as healthcare, education, and labor rights, and he introduced legislation aimed at improving the lives of his constituents and marginalized communities across the nation.
We have to remember one historical fact. For 400 years, we have been dealing with the problem of discrimination and racism in America. I think it would be simplistic in this Congress that we would think, after 40 years, we do not need to…
I am pleased now to invite John Lewis, the conscience of the Congress, the gentleman from Georgia, the remaining time on our side. The Acting CHAIRMAN (Mr. Fossella). The gentleman is recognized for 3 minutes.
I am deeply impressed by the passion that my comments have raised. But remember that the old bill that he killed did not contain a lottery exemption that Abramoff wanted, and this one does. CQ may have gotten it wrong, ladies and…
I support this bill with great enthusiasm. I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Scott). No one has worked harder on the committee than this gentleman.
I am pleased to yield 3\1/3\ minutes to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. Jones), an attorney, a prosecutor, a member of the Committee on the Judiciary and a staunch advocate for civil rights. (Mrs. JONES of Ohio asked and was given…
I thank the chairman. I am pleased to yield 3\1/3\ minutes to a member of the Committee on the Judiciary from Houston, Texas (Ms. Jackson-Lee).
Until then, Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield such time as she may consume to the distinguished gentlewoman from California (Ms. Waters), a member of the Judiciary Committee and a civil rights leader when she was in State government and a…
We support the Price amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting Chairman (Mr. Hayes). The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Price). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 6…
Reclaiming my time, we have had a lot of time here with the current administration to have ridden herd and call for an accounting. I think the gentleman from Georgia is forced, and we are all collectively forced, into this position. They…
I rise to claim the time on this side, although I am not opposed to the amendment of the gentleman from Georgia. The Acting CHAIRMAN (Mr. Hayes). Without objection, the gentleman is recognized. There was no objection.
Mr. Chairman I yield 2 minutes to the courageous gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee).
Mr. Chairman I yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson-Lee), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Immigration and member of the House Judiciary Committee. (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked and was given permission to…
Could we begin this discussion amongst ourselves by distinguishing between earned legalization and amnesty? Earned legalization is not a free lunch. Those working under this program will have to work for years in the United States to gain…
If it pleases the House, I would like to invite the object of our affection this evening and through the last few weeks to make a closing comment, and I would yield now to the Dean of the House of Representatives, the honorable John…
I am delighted now to recognize a Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, the distinguished gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson-Lee).
I am delighted now to turn to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Matsui) to express her congratulations in this tribute.
I am now delighted to turn to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Capps) to help us wind down on this Special Order in honor of the Dean of the Congress.
I am pleased now to yield to Carolyn Maloney of New York in this very moving tribute.
I thank Mr. Markey for his statement. I now yield to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Kildee).
I thank Mr. Levin for his comments. I now am pleased to yield to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Markey).
It would be a 2- to 3-hour service, and we are trying to arrange military craft. We are talking with the Pentagon right now. The Speaker's Office has been very cooperative on this, and we are hoping that there would be a plane for Members…
What a beautiful remembrance of a great lady. I am sure the gentlewoman is one of the few people in Congress that have a written communication from Mrs. Parks. I congratulate the gentlewoman. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the…
I am sorry to announce the passing of Rosa Louise Parks yesterday evening, and I would like to announce that we have already prepared a Special Order immediately following the business tomorrow, and we invite all of the Members on both…
I join in supporting the amendment because it ensures full funding for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program. I commend the gentleman on his amendment.
Because this amendment supports the efforts to investigate domestic violence and collect data that will help define the next step for Congress to put an end to domestic violence entirely, I am happy to support the amendment.
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