Dec 2, 2010
I thank the chairman for yielding time, and I thank Mr. Mica for his partnership in bringing yet another Transportation bill to the House floor in these waning hours of the session. I wish with all my heart we didn't have to be here and…
James Oberstar
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Jim Oberstar is a former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Minnesota's 8th congressional district from 1975 to 2011. He was known for his work on transportation and infrastructure issues, playing a key role in the development of the nation's transportation policies. Oberstar served as the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he advocated for improvements in highways, public transit, and aviation. His tenure was marked by a focus on enhancing safety and efficiency in transportation systems across the country.
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December 14, 2010
I offer my very sincere and genuine personal gratitude to the gentlewoman from Minnesota, Ms. McCollum, and to the gentleman from Minnesota, Mr. Peterson, for cosponsoring this Special Order.…
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Sep 29, 2010
I thank the gentleman for yielding and compliment the gentleman from Alaska, Mr. Speaker, for his decades of advocacy for and in support of the United States Coast Guard. My unanimous consent request to agree to H.R. 3619 with the Senate…
Sep 28, 2010
The gentleman from Illinois stated the case very clearly and thoughtfully, and the gentleman from New Jersey has further underscored the significance of this bill. This legislation makes clear that no State will be considered to have…
Sep 28, 2010
The gentleman has stated the case very well. Summarizing it very simply, the City of Marquette and the Coast Guard entered into an agreement. The City of Marquette kept its part of the agreement, conveyed property to the Coast Guard for…
Sep 28, 2010
We have no further requests for time on our side. I submit for the Record a more detailed explanation of the provisions of the reauthorization.
Sep 28, 2010
I yield myself the balance of my time. Again, in addition to Mr. Cullather, there are staff on the Republican side of the committee and other members on the majority side who have all worked together diligently. These have been stressful…
Sep 28, 2010
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I will conclude on our side recognizing and acknowledging the splendid work and the diligent effort of the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings) who is the chair of the Coast Guard…
Sep 28, 2010
I yield myself such time as I may consume. I wish to express my appreciation to the ranking member of the full committee, Mr. Mica, who made a very elaborate statement about the provisions of the bill. I will not elaborate on it, except to…
Sep 28, 2010
How much time remains on our side, Mr. Speaker? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Minnesota has 13 minutes, and the gentleman from New Jersey has 9\1/2\ minutes.
Sep 28, 2010
I agree that the Coast Guard should not conduct its business in this manner. It should recognize the contributions of the City of Marquette in exercising this conveyance, and we will continue to work with the gentleman throughout the…
Sep 28, 2010
The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 is a bill this committee has worked on for the past 4 years, actually 6 years, starting in the time of the Republican majority, when our committee was united, our committee was unified behind this…
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