Jun 16, 1999
Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, I invite our colleagues to join with me in extending birthday greetings to this outstanding citizen of our nation.
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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Jun 16, 1999
He was so awed by his American welcome to New York that he decided to make that state his home.
Jun 16, 1999
Mr. Meinwald gave his own money for the complete restoration of several village buildings.
Jun 16, 1999
Mr. Meinwald, along with his wife, Carolyn, have made lasting contributions to their adopted home of Goshen, New York.
Jun 16, 1999
Mr. Meinwald celebrates his 85th birthday, and I invite my colleagues to join me in congratulating him and recognizing his incredible life.
May 12, 1999
The members of the Foreign Service take responsibility for helping Americans in danger.
May 12, 1999
It is fitting at this time to congratulate the men and women of the Foreign Service and commemorate the sacrifices they have made in the service of their Nation.
May 12, 1999
Indeed, more American Ambassadors than American Generals have been killed abroad since the end of the Second World War.
May 12, 1999
We need to do more, and we will do more, to protect all the Americans we ask to work for us overseas.
May 12, 1999
Only when unrest or tragedy strike abroad do some Americans become aware of the work of the thousands of men and women who serve in the Foreign Service of the United States.
May 12, 1999
Today I am pleased to introduce House Resolution 168, recognizing the Foreign Service of the United States on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
May 5, 1999
I strongly urge the Governments of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia to engage in serious dialogue to improve the transparency, accountability, effectiveness and efficiency of POW/MIA investigations.
May 5, 1999
I believe further steps--steps the League has long recommended--should be pursued.
May 5, 1999
I have been a strong advocate of obtaining the fullest possible accounting of our POW/MIA's since I first came to the Congress in 1973.
May 5, 1999
I have come to deeply respect and appreciate all that the League has done for those who have done so much for our Nation.
May 4, 1999
Again, I want to commend the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Meek) for bringing this resolution to the floor. I want to thank our senior member of our committee, the gentleman from American Samoa (Mr. Faleomavaega) for his participation…
May 4, 1999
I am pleased to once again voice support for this measure honoring Jake Pickle. Jake was a friend of most of us here in the Congress, I virtually would say all of us in the Congress, when he served over 30 years in great public service to…
Apr 15, 1999
Our children are our future and we must insist that they receive the best care possible, especially during their early development years.
Apr 15, 1999
I want to urge all of my colleagues to review this bill and to consponsor this important bill.
Apr 15, 1999
Caring for America's Children Act through the Tax Code will encourage the demand for accredited or credentialed child care.
Apr 15, 1999
Today I am introducing the Caring for America`s Children Act, in an effort to effectively stimulate the demand for higher quality care for our Nation`s children.
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