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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.
This bill is a counterpart of a bill, H.R. 1672 introduced by the gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier) who has been a leader in the effort to accomplish sensible reform of diplomatic immunity, and the passage of this bill at this time is…
It would seem to me, in that 3-week period, the Duma would have certainly sufficient time in which to accomplish whatever they want to accomplish.
The minority leader, the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Gephardt) has indicated they need some more time in the Russian Duma and the Russian administration to meet some of the requests that we are making with regard to this measure. Let me…
Mr. Chairman, I would note that this amendment prevents U.N. Climate Change Treaty restrictions from applying to our United States armed forces. It has been endorsed by our major veterans' groups, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Navy…
USIA is to be incorporated into the State Department for protection for the integrity of its activities. The managers in this legislation do not contemplate any diminution of our public diplomacy activities or an expansion of the State…
Dear Chairman Gilman: I want to thank you for again enshrining, the MacBride Principles in the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act. The MacBride Principles have proven to be the most effective campaign ever against anti-Catholic…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
It is indeed an honor to be able to introduce the newest Member of our New York delegation, Vito Fossella, who is joined today by his good lady, Mary Pat, who is here with him watching this beautiful occasion. Mr. Speaker, it is a great…
The reforms in this package include substantial reductions in our regular budget and peacekeeping assessments from the U.N., caps our overall spending on U.N. agencies and programs, and certifications from the administration assuring that…
I want to join the gentlewoman from Texas [Ms. Jackson-Lee] and the gentleman from New York [Mr. Engel] for their work on behalf of Betty Shabazz, who has become a mother figure for our entire land, the tragedies she suffered in the loss…
The answer is, yes, the committee intends that the territories be included in a definition of the United States for purposes of this provision.
I want to stress again what this legislation intends. It is about achieving two of our vital national objectives, enlarging NATO and defending our Nation against the risk of ballistic missile attack in a way that does not upset our…
Well, that designation has to do with eligibility to receive U.S. assistance. The 180-day period provided under the legislation should not be read to suggest that we think it is necessary to wait the entire 180 days before deciding whether…
I have no guarantees at this time. I can only state to the ranking minority member that I will continue strenuous efforts to try to bring the measure to the floor of the House.
Today the Colombian National Police have only 10 days worth of ammunition in order to continue to conduct the kind of fight that they are conducting against the guerrillas who have been trafficking in narcotics, and it is for that reason…
No, I am asking if it is the gentleman's understanding the administration supported this legislative fix to the decertification statute so that they could meet IMET and FMS in these cases?
We have a leadership task force at work right now trying to define the conditions to define the correct amount that is due and trying to develop a formula for payment.
The amendment, as reported and offered by the gentlewoman from Texas [Ms. Jackson-Lee], assistance for Ethiopia, the Department of State should closely monitor and take into account human rights progress in Ethiopia as it obligates fiscal…
I think is a step backward in a struggle for democracy in Cuba, and I urge my colleagues to oppose the amendment. I support this second-degree amendment... which will give the President the flexibility that he must have to decide if and…
While the gentleman makes a very eloquent appeal with regard to disaster relief, we certainly want to support that relief. Let us get that conference committee moving. But this is not foreign aid. This measure before us is the State…
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