RUSS CARNAHAN

The U.S. must also continue to pursue engagement through multilateral fora, including the U.N., to affect positive change in China.

I join you in concern for the outstanding issues in the case of Chen Guangcheng, as well as ongoing human rights issues in China.

Yesterday was President Harry S. Truman's birthday. One of his quotes is particularly appropriate today. He said: The purpose of our society is to enable the individual to attain the highest achievement of which he is capable. The highest…

When I entered public service, I promised I would never forget those Americans who built this Nation. They educated my generation, passing on a better, stronger country than they inherited. Nearly 50 years ago, Congress passed Medicare…

Just to say briefly how important this is for our country, for our economy, for jobs, particularly for cities like St. Louis that I represent. This is a big deal.

The sacrifices made by our military families begin before deployment and continue after their loved one returns home.

We must ensure that the sacrifices of our current troops, veterans, and their families do not go unnoticed.

This is truly a remarkable program that not only gives veterans a much needed sense of purpose following military service.

The Mission Continues is truly a remarkable organization that empowers veterans to transform their lives and the lives of others by participating in community service fellowships.

I have spoken to Chinese students in America who admit that academic fraud is the norm in Chinese universities.

What I think we should do is prevent access to the U.S. market by Chinese firms, the same way that they cobble our firms.

Separating servicemembers should not wait more than a year for their assessments and benefits.

I am a very strong supporter of public diplomacy as a key piece of our smart power strategies on behalf of the United States.

He cared passionately about his work. He led in ways and on issues that a lot of people neglected, and he delivered.

Today I rise to honor the start of Women's History Month, which starts tomorrow. This month gives us all the opportunity to recognize the important and glass ceiling-shattering work women across our country and around the world have done…

On March 1, Medicare physician payments will be slashed by 27 percent, badly impacting seniors' access to health care. We must act now to make sure that doesn't happen. A few months ago, I had the opportunity to speak to World War II…

A few weeks ago, I proposed a simple challenge to my constituents back home in St. Louis. I said: Tell me your ideas for creating more jobs and economic opportunity in 2012, and I'll compile them and not only take them back to Washington…

I would urge the Pakistani Government to step up its efforts to weed out terror activity within and along its own borders.

such an important problem cannot be approached in a partisan manner, and we ought to act as Americans

Baluchistan is occupied territory. It never willingly acceded to Pakistan, does not now wish to be part of Pakistan.

The U.S. is deeply concerned about the ongoing violence in Baluchistan, especially targeted killings, disappearances, and other human rights abuses.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I also want to add my voice to encouraging our chairman and ranking member to continue to work together to find that common ground. I know they have worked on this, but there obviously is more work to be done, and…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following new sections: SEC. 22. CONSIDERATION OF LIFE-CYCLE COST REQUIRED…

I want to thank the gentleman for his remarks. The ranking member has asked to speak for the remaining time, so I would yield that 1 minute to our ranking member, the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton).

to empower half of the world's population as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace in countries threatened and affected by war, violence, and insecurity.