Benjamin Gilman: “His American Dream would be fulfilled by hard work and dedication.”

my amendment places Congress on record in support of the men and women in our Armed Forces as they proceed to dismantle the Taliban rule in Afghanistan and to restore peace and stability and security to that part of the world. This…

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…

The Afghan Freedom Support Act is an important measure. Afghanistan and the Afghan people are at a critical crossroads today in their survival. Afghanistan has been torn apart by hostilities, by drought, by regional disputes. It has caused…

I came to Washington 30 years ago, and I had the honor and privilege to represent our Hudson Valley region of New York, our State, and our Nation during that period of time. That has afforded me the opportunity to witness and to…