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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.
Inequality is at the heart of the problem in Northern Ireland, and, therefore, equality must be at the heart of the solution. Passing the MacBride Principles into law is a perfect way for our Nation to show its support for the Irish peace…
while I have some reservations concerning the textile provisions in this bill, I do rise in strong support of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act, H.R. 1432. This legislation is a result of years of bipartisan congressional efforts to…
I rise in support of the Burton-McCollum- Young substitute to the Solomon English amendment to H.R. 856. Under this amendment, the English language would be immediately fostered in Puerto Rico--unlike the Solomon amendment, which applies…
I rise in honor of Black History Month for 1998. I would like to thank the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. Stokes] for arranging this special order. It is appropriate at this time that we call to mind the outstanding black men and women who have…
I support H. Con. Res. 202, legislation designed to ensure that parents who choose to stay home and provide child care are not excluded from any future child care tax credits. Our children are our most important resource for the future…
Chairman Rangel, serving as the chair of our New York delegation, and my colleagues of the New York delegation, and all of our colleagues, we are so pleased to be able to welcome Mr. Meeks to the Congress. Our retired colleague, Floyd…
I rise in support of the redesignation of the Washington National Airport as the "Ronald Reagan National Airport." President Reagan's dedication to a safe world, coupled with a strong and prosperous America, secured the status of our…
I am confident that Members on both sides of the aisle are going to miss Ron. We are going to miss his strong leadership and his presence here in the Congress on so many important issues. He has served his constituents in the 9th District…
Today, along with Speaker Gingrich, I will be introducing a concurrent resolution remembering the life of George Washington and his significant contributions to our Nation. As my colleagues will recall, December 14, 1999, will be the 200th…
We tried to accommodate the witness and he was not able to rearrange his schedule. I understand that, in any event, the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, as the gentleman from Iowa [Mr. Leach] will testify, held a hearing on…
I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks on H
I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks on H.
Under the Treaty with the United States, however, they do not have to return individuals, even those who enter their country illegally like Del Toro, when capital punishment remains a possibility
I want to thank Mr. Rohrabacher for introducing this resolution urging the President to make it clear to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam that America is committed to democracy, economic and religious freedom for the people of Vietnam…
Mongolia is a shining beacon of hope for those people who are still living under repressive governments around the world. Mongolia is isolated, its population is small, its resources are limited but it has enthusiastically embraced…
Madam Speaker, the resolution before us today, House Concurrent Resolution 137, which I introduced, along with our colleague the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Porter], cochairman of the Human Rights Caucus, expresses a sense of the House…
the Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act of 1997 is intended to close loopholes in our counterproliferation laws in order to address a matter of critical concern to our national security, the risk that Iran may soon obtain from firms…
H.R. 1129, the Microcredit for Self-Reliance Act of 1997, was introduced last March by a distinguished member of our committee, the gentleman from New York, along with the gentleman from Ohio. The bill is an impressive work that has gained…
I first became aware of the problem of religious minorities in Germany well over a year ago when I had the opportunity to visit with American citizens about the problems that their coreligionists had in Germany. I have had the opportunity…
I wanted to thank Mr. Quinn for arranging this time for us to pay tribute to an outstanding legislator, Rev. Floyd Flake. We hope one day we will be calling him Bishop Floyd Flake. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great deal of regret that I know…
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