Vernon Ehlers

I just want to recognize the good work that the board has done, the importance of the preservation of both visual and audio recordings... So I strongly support this bill and urge its passage.

I personally would prefer, if we are going to show preferences here and use the money for that purpose, I would really prefer that we use those funds to give preference to those organizations that submit proposals for doing research and…

I totally support research in all areas. My concern in this case is that we would be giving some money to one agency and taking it from others. I think we should work together to increase the funding for both, and all boats will rise. If…

The substance of the bill is good. I support the general intent of it. I am very concerned about several aspects. One of those is the size of the increase of the allocation, which is going to hurt our Nation's research effort in its…

I simply want to point out this is a very important thing that we should do for our troops. I'm delighted that someone has suggested that we use the rotunda for this purpose. We all know how difficult it has been for the troops in both…

Mr. Sant assured me that, with his reappointment, he would do his part to ensure that the "Nation's attic," which is the common name for the Smithsonian, is not being looted by those who have put personal gain above the interests of the…

America is in trouble. It is in trouble in several areas. It is in trouble in science, and it is in trouble in education, manufacturing, outsourcing. Let me examine some of those. Just an example, science education. Had I the time I could…

This is a major area of concern. We are losing ground compared to other countries. Numerous international tests have displayed that our students are not doing nearly as well. That explains in part why we are losing business, research…

I believe it is a good amendment. I believe it is a needed amendment, and I particularly like that it will be self-funding, although there is a small amount of money needed to start it off, but from that point it should be self-funded…

I want to comment on a comment made by my friend from New Jersey about health care, a very, very important issue. But the only way we are going to be able to offer better health care to everyone is by reducing the cost. One huge element of…

First of all, I'll make a deal with you; I won't make any judgments about medical research if you don't make judgments about NSF research. The point of this really is that you cannot predict what will result from the research; that is the…

I am very unhappy with the resulting bill that came out this year. The issue I wish to discuss is Head Start programs operated by faith-based institutions. What has happened in this bill is that we basically have reversed the Civil Rights…

I do support this amendment and I think we should approve it... If you don't meet the market, you are going to lose your best teachers.

I rise in support of H.R. 512, which establishes a commission to study the possible creation of a national museum of the American Latino community. The Latino American community is often recognized for its rich traditions, its sense of…

We will solicit ideas not only from his State, but also from the State of Washington, which has a considerable amount of mail-in voting. And I would certainly like also to hear from the secretary of state of both States and several county…

I am pleased to yield 3\3/4\ minutes to my colleague from New York (Mr. Reynolds). (Mr. REYNOLDS asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

It is my pleasure to yield 4\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Doolittle).

I want to register my support for the bill that is currently before us, H.R. 3077. It is something that is badly needed. I am very pleased to see it come out of committee, and I hope it will soon pass the House of Representatives.

I am very familiar with their problems because in my youth I lived in a farming community. I worked on a produce farm. I worked side by side with migrant workers, both in the fields and in the packing sheds and even in transporting produce…

I want to also finally compliment the sponsor of the bill, the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Wilson), who has done yeoman work in preparing a good bill, one that will really meet the needs of the children and provide jobs for them in…

America is often called the land of plenty, especially when it comes to our natural resources. Few places are blessed more than we are, and the Great Lakes stand out among our many blessings.

One important additional point to note is that the country with the most sophisticated computer systems is also the most vulnerable to information attacks and cyber attacks. Therefore, we have the most to gain by engaging in studies of…

I rise in support of the Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002. America is often called the land of plenty, especially when it comes to our natural resources. Few places on Earth are more blessed than we are, and the Great Lakes stand out among…

The items the gentlewoman has mentioned are all, if I heard them correctly, are all in the educational area, and are not directing research within the agency.