Robin Carnahan

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November 1, 2021

We ought to be making those ones that are welcoming, secure, and appropriate for the services they provide.

— Robin Carnahan

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grief has changed the face of America. We are a tear-stained nation, but in spite of that, we are united as never before. Americans are wearing symbols on their lapels. They are displaying flags from their cars and windows, and they are donating millions of dollars to victims' families. America has responded, as we always do, with patriotism and purpose. Today, we are uniting further in support of our troops flying dangerous missions in Afghanistan. This is the first step in a prolonged campaign against terrorism. It is a necessary step, and it was directed at the right targets--the Taliban government, which has given safe harbor to terrorists and to organizations such as theirs for far too long. Americans are also united in sympathy with the Afghan people. While our bombers were flying over Taliban strongholds, our C-17s were dropping food to the refugees. Congress has also responded to the September 11 attacks with unity and determination. We came together to support the people of Washington and New York by providing $40 billion to begin the relief effort. We came together to support the President and our military by authorizing the use of force in this new struggle with terrorism. We came together to aid our airlines by enacting a $15 billion stabilization package, and with the vote today in favor of cloture, we are poised to increase airline security.2 sources2001govinfo.gov
with record temperatures set in the first half of 2006, with hurricane season upon us, the need for Congress to address global climate change is more pressing than ever. There is no longer debate within the scientific community. Global warming exists, and we need to do something about it. We have the opportunity and the responsibility to take action to reverse the negative impacts of global climate change. However, this must be done both domestically and internationally. It is time the U.S., with the international community, fully address the issue of global climate change. Congressman Jim Leach and myself have introduced H. Con. Res. 453, a bipartisan resolution expressing the need for the U.S. to participate in international agreements that address global climate change. I invite my colleagues to cosponsor this bill and join us in taking this step and begin addressing global climate change ____________________2 sources2006govinfo.gov

Nov 1, 2021

This is a smart time to invest. And if we do this, we are able to save $2 billion a year of tax money.

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Jun 9, 2021

I think the pandemic has changed the way a lot of people are thinking about this, and it is certainly changing the way how government is thinking about it.

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Feb 11, 2009

today I congratulate Chairman Emeritus Dingell for achieving a great milestone that no one has achieved before--serving the people of Michigan for 19,420 days and becoming the longest serving member of the House of Representatives in U.S…