Benjamin Gilman: “USIA is to be incorporated into the State Department for protection for the integrity of its activities. The managers in…”

I am pleased to rise on this occasion to join our colleagues in paying tribute to our good friend Floyd Spence, to the people of South Carolina, of expressing our heartfelt condolences to the family of our distinguished friend Floyd. Floyd…

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…

I rise in support of H.R. 3150, the secure transportation for America act of 2001 which addresses a variety of important security issues within our nation's air transportation system. Airline security is arguably the most pressing national…

I rise in support of H.R. 3969, the Freedom Promotion Act. Mr. Speaker, Chairman Hyde has crafted a superb bill and I am proud of him and of our Committee. The bill, as our Committee report states, is intended to ``enhance in scope and…