Sep 25, 2002
Section 1601 of the State Department Authorization Conference Agreement addresses nuclear missile nonproliferation in South Asia. I have reservations about the provision. U.S.--India relations are strong and both countries are looking…
Benjamin Gilman
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Benjamin A. Gilman is a former U.S. Congressman who served as a Republican representative from New York. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1972 and served until 2002, making significant contributions to various committees, including the House International Relations Committee, where he was a prominent voice on foreign policy issues. Gilman was known for his advocacy on issues related to transparency and accountability in international dealings, particularly concerning OPEC and its impact on U.S. energy prices. Throughout his tenure, he focused on enhancing U.S. relations with other countries and addressing global economic challenges.
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Jul 25, 2002
I have considered it an honor to serve with the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Hall) on the Select Committee on Hunger for many years, and I know of the gentleman's dedication to try to rid the world of hunger. I know of no better man to take on…
Dec 18, 2001
This measure reaffirms our special relationship between our Nation and the Republic of the Philippines. This resolution notes that special relationship of mutual benefit which goes back for more than 100 years, this year marking the 50th…
Oct 2, 2001
H.R. 1161, which enjoys bi-partisan support was introduced earlier this session and authorizes the Government of the Czech Republic to establish a memorial in honor of Tomas Garrigue Masaryk, the first President of Czechoslovakia. By…
Jul 24, 2001
Hopefully, President Bush will consider publicly stating that ILSA will be fully implemented, if these deals proceed forward, without any waivers. If we fail to act resolutely in these cases, the credibility of our Nation's foreign policy…
Jul 24, 2001
That is my understanding of what the committee intended. The amendment to ILSA made by section 4 of H.R. 1954 applies both to Iran and Libya.
Jul 24, 2001
Well, apparently it is being used in our own country as well. The EPA has approved it.
Jul 24, 2001
Yes, I am familiar with that, but Agent Orange is not the kind of spraying that they are using here. They are using Roundup that the farmers themselves use for their weeds. The farmers in Colombia use this Roundup themselves. We use it.
Jun 26, 2001
I represent the area around the Stewart Airport, and I want the gentleman to know just today we have been meeting with the FAA to emphasize the need for using regional airports, such as Stewart, to alleviate the congestion of LaGuardia…
Jun 25, 2001
I am very concerned that Chinese-American citizens and U.S. permanent residents of Chinese ancestry are being illegally held by the government of the People's Republic of China. There is no rule of law in that country. In China a person is…
Jun 13, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the Taliban regime is a threat to the stability not only of the Asian regime but the entire world. Our Nation needs to join with other nations that are seeking to reinstate that regime. The former king of Afghanistan has…
Jun 6, 2001
I rise today to honor our good friend and distinguished colleague, John Joseph Moakley, who passed away on Memorial Day due to complications of leukemia. I had the pleasure and honor of serving in the Congress with Joe for more than 2…
May 17, 2001
That the Congress-- (1) warmly welcomes President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan upon his visit to the United States; (2) requests President Chen Shui-bian to communicate to the people of Taiwan the support of the Congress and of the people of…
Apr 26, 2001
I want to join the Speaker for taking this time to honor Joelle Rice, who has been of invaluable assistance to so many of us with her warm personality and always willing to be of help. We are going to miss Joelle. She is not only married…
Sep 26, 2000
I wish to emphasize that this legislation represents a measured and an appropriate response to the very serious threat to U.S. interests in the Middle East posed by the continuing suggestions by Palestinian officials that they may…
Sep 26, 2000
Mr. Speaker, let me close by noting that some in unionism say Patten's police reforms go too far too fast. I have here in my hand a 1985 Belfast newspaper, the Irish News, where the SDLP's Seamus Mallon was calling for RUC reform more than…
Sep 25, 2000
Mr. President, this grave crisis calls for strong measures in dealing with OPEC.
Sep 25, 2000
OPEC needs to undertake aggressive measures to bring down the price of oil, and an increase in production of 3 percent is not enough--not enough by half!
Sep 25, 2000
It is regrettable that by the time additional measures are taken by OPEC, it will be too late to bring down the price of oil for this winter.
Sep 25, 2000
There must be more transparency and accountability in OPEC's dealings with the United States.
Sep 25, 2000
The time for ``quiet diplomacy,'' as Energy Secretary Richardson refers to the Administration's dealings with OPEC, is over!
Sep 21, 2000
I am fully committed to more spending for development assistance and would like to authorize more for these programs. But the gentleman fully knows that we have encountered a number of difficulties in authorizing development programs…
Jul 13, 2000
I want to commend the long-time interest of the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Payne) in the humanitarian disaster in the Sudan. I am not necessarily against the language, but this is simply the wrong measure. This is an appropriations…
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