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Bill Pascrell is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey's 9th congressional district since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been an advocate for various issues including healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Throughout his tenure, Pascrell has focused on improving the quality of life for his constituents and has been involved in numerous legislative initiatives aimed at supporting local communities.
Amtrak was there for America after 9/11. It performed beautifully. Its employees performed. This is delivering people, product, all over the United States of America. And if you look at the map, this is all wiped out, all in red. In red…
on rollcall No. 182, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________
there are approximately 70,000 different chemicals that have been defined. Fifteen to 20 of them could be lethal, are lethal, toxic, and in this two-mile stretch that the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Menendez) has brought to our…
today represents a very important step to ensure that Congress truly begins to exercise a robust, judicious, and intense oversight of the Department of Homeland Security. Our committee has been called on to defend our ports, our…
James Carafano, who is a homeland security researcher, said recently that technology is not a substitute for strategy. And we know, as has been earlier reported this month by Eric Lipton, and he wrote the following, ``After spending more…
I support the Berry amendment. The gentleman from Arkansas has a tendency and a knack to present amendments on this floor that are reasonable, precise and relevant. This is a very relevant amendment, as our chairman just pointed out. We…
first of all, to the gentleman from New York (Mr. King), chairman of the subcommittee, it is an honor to work with him. He understands the depth of concern of the American people. He understands the depth of concern of our first…
on Saturday, May 7, I lost a friend, a constituent, and an inspiration. Many of you in this Chamber knew and worked with Peter Rodino, a former Congressman from Newark, New Jersey. For those who did not know him, you undoubtedly recall his…
you would not even exempt our brothers and sisters coming back from war, and you want me to believe that this is reasonable legislation? Rising debt levels in turn reflect a shift in our economy away from a time when families could afford…
I stand on this floor as a proud graduate of Saint George's Elementary School and Saint John's High School in Patterson and Fordham University, New York. Catholic School taught me, and I think teach generally, a spirit of tolerance to…
Mr. Chairman, yesterday the Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that would make needed changes to our Nation's intelligence community. Ninety-six Senators voted for it and the 9/11 Commission supported it. Whether you read the…
the fact is that the importance of infrastructure investments to my home State of New Jersey and our Nation cannot be overstated. More resources are desperately required to satisfy unmet needs, to improve livability, to alleviate…
this is not about Mexican trade. This goes to the very issue of safety, besides taking our national sovereignty, our manufacturing base, the American jobs and Mexican jobs. Look at the data. NAFTA is now threatening the safety of our…
Yesterday, the Vice President of the United States said, ``It is absolutely essential that 8 weeks from today on November 2 we make the right choice, because if we make the wrong choice, then the danger is that we will get hit again.''…
every single law enforcement organization, including the Fraternal Order of Police, the National Sheriffs Association, supports our efforts, or lack of them, our efforts to continue the ban on assault weapons. Their only purpose is to kill…
our Nation's trade policy is not so much a policy as an ideology, and those in the Office of the Trade Representative bow at the altar of free trade. One way we can level the playing field in trade is to put labor and environmental…
Mr. Speaker, I must remind my brother from Indiana that the Mideast is in reality a dream for Jews, Christians, and Muslims; and that is the approach. I am going to vote for this resolution probably, but I would like to take the…
I witnessed the screener cap issue firsthand when there were media reports that Newark International Airport was not meeting the baggage screening mandate. At one point this past year, Newark was dangerously understaffed to the point where…
I rise to affirm my support for the image of Alexander Hamilton to remain on the face of the $10 bill. Paterson, New Jersey, a city characterized by its Great Falls, is a great city that was transformed by Hamilton to serve as one of…
Charlie, you have served your country and you have served this wonderful House. At a time when we have lost something in terms of ritual and ceremony, you have always brought us back to reality. Thomas Jefferson, I am sure, would be very…
page 23 of the Times today, the headline says, ``Agency Sees Withholding of Medicare Data From Congress As Illegal.'' That is pretty serious business. So we have finally secret documents. We have backroom deals. We have intimidation and…
I think they should be commended for the great job they have done given the absurdly arbitrary constraints they were forced to work under. They have done a terrific job. I mean that sincerely. After decades of investments to meet an…
I want to congratulate not only the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Turner) from my own side, but the gentleman from California (Mr. Cox). They have done a great job in homeland security. We can be fiscally responsible and still protect the…
I am honored to offer my whole-hearted support and thanks to the men and women of this extraordinarily important Federal agency. Our Nation is constantly under threat from the scourge of illegal drugs, and with every strata of our social…
I just heard the epitome of hypocrisy from the gentleman from California when he tried to interrupt the gentleman from New York (Mr. Rangel) and he would not let the gentleman from New York (Mr. Rangel) into the room and the likes of the…
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