Rodney Frelinghuysen

I am disappointed by the introduction and consideration of this amendment. I can attest to what the chairman of the full committee said about my colleague and friend recusing himself from any consideration. He has been absolutely…

I rise to support the Sessions amendment. I believe in the A-76 process. I do think public and private competition is important. The contracts are important. The A-76 process I do think provides more efficiency and is definitely better for…

like the chairman, we want to salute Representative Eshoo and Mr. Shimkus. This is sort of a promise that has not been delivered on, and we are mindful of it. But I would agree with the chairman, to take a whack out of the Department of…

let me join with you in congratulating Mr. Price for pushing something which the committee has pushed, which is promoting math and science, especially encouraging young women to get into those pursuits and academics. Mr. Price has…

But our committee reverberates in every sense. It is an echo chamber that not only NSF, but NOAA, NASA, and all of these agencies ought to be promoting math and science education.

For well over 15 years, I've been an advocate of reducing aircraft noise over northern New Jersey. I have attended dozens of public hearings, had meetings with FAA officials, responded to thousands of letters from constituents whose lives…

1 month ago, we gathered in this Chamber to debate what was called a symbolic resolution on the war in Iraq. I never subscribed to the notion it was symbolic because I believe any official act of this body has consequences. When Members…

earlier this evening Mr. Lewis talked extensively in support of projects and made I think the relationship between education for our youngsters in math and science and the work of the U.S. Department of Defense, and I believe that his…

recent newspaper articles, television news reports, debates on the floor of the U.S. House and Senate, and even dinner time conversations this holiday season have been dominated by discussions about the war against terrorism in Iraq. Two…

calling for the immediate withdrawal or even a phased, detailed plan for withdrawal from Iraq is a recipe for absolute disaster. It is the wrong message for our soldiers and marines who are truly doing the work of freedom in Iraq and…

I support the rule and oppose the underlying resolution. Calling for an immediate withdrawal, or even a detailed planned phased withdrawal, from Iraq is a recipe for disaster, a dangerous defense policy, the wrong message for our soldiers…

on Friday, September 6 of 2002, before a commemorative joint meeting of Congress at Federal Hall in New York City, the then poet laureate of the United States, Billy Collins, dedicated the following poem to the victims and survivors of the…

I rise in support of H.R. 3010, the Fiscal Year 2006 Labor HHS Appropriations Act. This bill contains funding for many important programs to protect our working men and women, provide for the education of our Nation's children, and support…

The Highlands Conservation Act represents a major Federal commitment to preserve more open space and protect water supplies in the northeastern part of these United States. While remaining mindful of property rights, this bill compliments…

Mr. Speaker, I bring before you today the fiscal year 2005 District of Columbia appropriations bill. This bill totals $8.3 billion in local funds, $7.2 billion of which are in operating funds and $1.1 billion in capital outlay funds, and…

on this day, 3 years ago, our Nation utterly changed as tragedy struck in the streets of Lower Manhattan, the fields of Pennsylvania, and here in our Nation's capital. On this day, we also saw good rise in the face of evil and heroes rise…

Yes, it is. I wanted to thank my distinguished colleague for bringing this issue to my attention. Let me say from the onset that I am very sympathetic to the gentleman's position on the issue. It is my understanding that the Committee on…

First and foremost, New Jerseyans would like to thank the gentleman from Kentucky (Chairman Rogers) for his tireless work crafting this bill. In an environment of overwhelming national security needs, he has achieved, I think, a very fair…

this week nearly 15.4 million seniors across the Nation are eligible to apply for a Medicare-approved prescription drug discount card. This is good news for older Americans, especially for those in my home State of New Jersey. With the new…

on this very day 8 months ago, Prime Minister Tony Blair stood in this chamber and addressed a joint session of Congress. He said, ``The spread of freedom is the best security for the free. It is our last line of defense and our first line…

Mr. Speaker, the consolidated appropriations conference report before us this afternoon also contains the fiscal year 2004 District of Columbia appropriations bill. This portion of the conference report totals $8 billion, including $545…

The Highlands is one of the last open treasures in the most densely populated area of the United States. In New Jersey alone, my home State, it includes more than a million acres of forests, farms, streams, wetlands, lakes, reservoirs and…

Mr. Speaker, today we reflect on the event of September 11, 2001, and express our deep sorrow, grief, and heartache for the victims of that tragic day and pledge never to forget them. There were about 700 New Jerseyans who were lost in…

Mr. Speaker, no words nor any precious medal can capture the grief and heartache of September 11 better than the words of the poem ``The Names'' by Billy Collins, the Poet Laureate of the United States, who gave us this wonderful piece of…

Mr. Chairman, since I was first elected to Congress, I have supported school choice for this city, and now as Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations subcommittee on the District of Columbia, I am excited to be in a position to make…