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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.
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 today to inform our constituents, men and women, that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since the early 1970s, the incidence of breast cancer has increased 1.5 percent per year and has only recently shown signs of…
Today we have been debating an important bill. Our deliberations this afternoon will provide modernized surveillance capabilities aimed at capturing terrorists which will ensure that new technology can be executed in multiple jurisdictions…
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…
Mr. Speaker I rise today in full support of H.R. 2882 expeditiing payments to the families of the brave public safety officers killed or injured in the line of duty during the heinous acts of terrorism against the United States which…
another day of infamy as our Nation has fallen victim to the most vicious, devastating acts of terrorism in the history of our great Nation. Our prayers go out to the thousands of our fellow citizens in New York, in Washington, and…
yesterday, September 11, is another day of infamy in our Nation's history as our Nation was viciously attacked in the most devastating act of terrorism in our books of record. The distinguished gentleman from Illinois (Chairman Hyde) and…
I want to commend Chairman Smith for crafting this important bill. I also wish to commend Committee Counsel Joseph Rees for his excellent work in helping to prepare this comprehensive measure. Madam Speaker, the Vietnam Human Rights Act is…
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…
A comprehensive national energy policy is in our Nation's best interest, and I am gratified that the President and the Congress are making our Nation's energy needs a national priority. There are many provisions of H.R. 4, Securing…
the U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement with the United States is good for Jordan, good for the United States and good for peace in the Middle East. By eliminating trade barriers between both our countries, it will increase trade. In doing…
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.
Mr. Chairman, lest our friends on the other side of the aisle forget that the Plan Colombia concept was a Clinton administration proposal to help save Colombia from becoming a failed narco-state on the Clinton watch, we need to stay the…
the use of eradication aerial spraying in Colombia, while controversial, when put into overall perspective is not as alarming as many would have us believe. While I admire the objective of the gentleman who presented the amendment, the…
I rise in support of H.R. 1954, the ILSA Extension Act. The Iran-Libya Sanctions Act requires that the executive branch consider sanctions against foreign firms that invest in the energy sectors of Iran and Libya. Its aim is to deprive…
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…
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.
Well, apparently it is being used in our own country as well. The EPA has approved it.
However, it is not enough to merely denounce torture without assisting the victims in their recovery from the physical and psychological effects that they suffer. People suffering from the effects of torture suffer from severe impediments…
I commend our colleague, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Grucci) for his continued dedication to our Nation's firefighters and for the work he has done, along with Members on both sides of the aisle in bringing this resolution before the…
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…
I commend Mr. Isakson for introducing H. Con. Res. 161, which honors the 19 United States servicemen who died in the terrorist bombing of Khobar Towers and the 250 other military personnel who were wounded on June 25, 1996. On the fifth…
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…
I call up the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 145) condemning the recent order by the Taliban regime of Afghanistan to require Hindus in Afghanistan to wear symbols identifying them as Hindu, and ask for its immediate consideration in…
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…
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