Richard Gephardt

it is regrettable that today the Republican leadership ignored an opportunity to resolve the issue of late-term abortion in an effective and constitutional way, moving forward yet again with a ban that does not include an exception to…

I ask Members to vote ``yes'' on this motion to recommit and to vote ``no'' on the Republican plan. I guess I would like to start tonight's debate with a question: Why did you not allow us to have an alternative to this drug plan? A…

I appreciate the Chairman giving me the opportunity to explain my position on this amendment and on this point of order. This bill is being considered under a rule that does not include language on the full faith and credit of the United…

I rise to urge Members to vote ``no'' against this rule. Over 1 year ago, Republicans passed an economic plan. They said at the time that their plan would generate economic growth, protect the surplus that we built up in the 1990s, and…

with this resolution today the House of Representatives is standing in solidarity with the people of Israel and for peace in the Middle East. We are defending a people, a democracy, and a friend that shares our commitment to the universal…

I urge Members to vote for the motion to recommit and, if that fails, against this legislation. Last year, the Republicans passed their economic plan. Due to their plan, we lost $4 trillion in surplus in about 15 months. We lost the…

I rise to urge a debate about the budget and Social Security. Tomorrow Republicans mark up their budget in committee. Next week they put it on the floor for consideration. Their budget will reveal the following facts: Republicans spent $4…

I rise to urge a full and fair debate on Social Security. Three months ago, the President's commission issued a report. It called for sweeping changes to the Social Security system. It called for the creation of private accounts. It called…

I admire the work that she has done consistently over a long period of time to try to get hate crimes legislation passed here in the House of Representatives. Mr. Speaker, last year we came very close to making this bill the law of the…

as we work to address the problems affecting our airlines, we must not forget the men and women who have lost their jobs as a consequence of the tragic events of September 11. These workers are without income, without health care coverage…

first, I thank you and your colleagues for working so hard with all of us to present a completely united front to our foes and to the world in this time of grave emergency in our country. I rise to address my colleagues, though today we…

America, our blessed Nation, suffers today. Terribly. Terrorists sought to use fear as a weapon against every person in this Nation. They do not know America, and they do not know Americans. They think freedom is our vulnerability. It is…

last January, I traveled to South Korea, Cambodia and Vietnam to discuss issues of peace, reconciliation, trade and security between the United States and Asia. It was a remarkable trip that helped us to learn. We learned so much about…

I rise today in sorrow at the loss that occurred here in the people's House 3 years ago today. In the aftermath of this event, as we gathered around the families of both officers Gibson and Chestnut, we voted never to forget their acts of…

I rise in opposition to the annual request for Normal Trade Relations (NTR) status for China and support H.J. Res. 50 to reject this request. While I hope and believe we should continue to seek engagement with China and other nations…

I believe it is a superior bill to deal with this very important problem. I am saddened to stand before the Members in opposition to the language of the bill that is on the floor. In my view, this bill represents a missed opportunity to…

I hope that we can still have a rule today that is fair and seen as fair by Members on both sides of the aisle. This issue is a bipartisan issue. It is an issue on which we have always had bipartisan support. What we are saying today is…

I rise to ask Members to oppose the previous question and rule so that we can give people immediate relief with their energy needs. Today, we have an opportunity to do something to help millions of Americans. We should vote to put…

Joe was a vital member of the Democratic Caucus and left a deep imprint on every Member who served with him in the House of Representatives. He served with wonderful distinction on the House Rules Committee. He brought to his constituents…

I would agree that I think Members, more than anything, want certainty at this point so they can make their plans. Obviously also Members will want to be able to see this bill prior to voting on it. I would hope that there would be time…

on my way in here this morning in the dawn's early light, I was thinking of proper titles for this bill. I am sure it has some classy title that has been given it by its sponsors. How about the ``Special Interest Relief Act''? How about…

this motion to recommit symbolizes the direction I believe we should be steering U.S. national security policy in the 21st century. Last year, our diplomats made significant progress, negotiating an agreement with North Korea in which it…

I rise to vote and speak against this conference report and ask Members on both sides of the aisles to do the same thing. This is not a good budget for America. We did not get to vote the other night because we did not have two pages, but…

I rise to ask Members to vote against the tax bill offered by the Committee on Ways and Means and to vote for the substitute offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Rangel). I arrive at that position for a number of reasons. First, I…

this is a sorry day in the House of Representatives, and what I am afraid is going to be a sorry week. Ten years of studies and work and comment are being swept aside with 1 hour of debate in our House of Representatives. This is not…