Apr 20, 1999
Mr. Crowley's resolution on the Northern Ireland peace process is noncontroversial and worthy of everybody's full and strong support. It is also very timely. I congratulate the gentleman from New York, Mr. Crowley, for his efforts. The…
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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Apr 20, 1999
Mr. Speaker I want to thank the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith), the gentleman from New York (Mr. King), the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Gejdenson), the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Payne), the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr…
Apr 20, 1999
in May of last year, New York's Hudson Valley farmers were hard hit by a severe hailstorm that devastated their crops. Particularly impacted were our onion growers. Already facing difficulties due to a prior storm, our Orange County onion…
Apr 15, 1999
I offer an amendment to the preamble. The Clerk read as follows: Amendment to the preamble offered by Mr. Gilman: Strike the preamble and insert the following: Whereas United States Army Staff Sgt. Andrew A. Ramirez, 24, of Los Angeles…
Apr 15, 1999
Mr. Speaker, this resolution expresses the sense of the Congress that the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and its President, Slobodan Milosevic, should release the three U.S. servicemen now in his custody. This certainly…
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
I want to urge all of my colleagues to review this bill and to consponsor this important bill.
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
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.
Mar 16, 1999
I rise to state that the United States position on the Middle East peace process must be made perfectly clear. Unilateral announcement of an independent Palestinian state cannot be accepted. Yasser Arafat's plan to announce Palestinian…
Mar 16, 1999
Joseph Paul DiMaggio was a man of grace, class and of dignity. He was a modern day American icon, hero and a gentleman. Joe DiMaggio was born in Martinez, California, on November 25, 1914, the son of Sicilian immigrants and one of nine…
Mar 11, 1999
Yes, the Clinton administration has failed to address the American people on why we should be in the Balkans, why we should be in Bosnia, and why we should be in Kosovo. But let me tell my colleagues, I have spent 15 years as a member of…
Mar 11, 1999
I rise today to begin this historic debate on H. Con. Res. 42. The purpose of this resolution, which I introduced at the Speaker's request, is to afford an opportunity for the House to participate in a decision whether or not to deploy our…
Mar 8, 1999
I have today introduced H. Con. Res. 42, the ``Peacekeeping Operations in Kosovo Resolution''. The purpose of this resolution is to afford an opportunity for the House of Representatives to participate in the decision whether to deploy…
Mar 3, 1999
the main purpose of H.R. 6689 is to reauthorize appropriations to expand the Peace Corps to President Ronald Reagan's goal of 10,000 volunteers. This legislation was introduced by the gentleman from California (Mr. Campbell) and the…
Feb 24, 1999
this is an important domestic affair, and I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I am pleased to rise today in support of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, the chairman of our Committee on Education and the Workforce, Mr. Goodling, in his…
Feb 23, 1999
I am pleased to sponsor a concurrent resolution congratulating the State of Qatar and its citizens for their commitment to democratic ideals and women's suffrage on the occasion of Qatar's historic elections of a Central Municipal Council…
Feb 10, 1999
The fact is that, while there has been minor, and mostly symbolic, progress in a few areas, in most areas the situation has actually gotten worse in the last three months.
Feb 10, 1999
I was privileged to accompany President Clinton, former President Bush, former President Ford, and former President Carter to King Hussein's funeral as the Speaker's representative. World leaders, and there were many who attended the…
Feb 10, 1999
The West abandoned the tactic of any serious condemnation of China at the U.N. Commission on Human Rights in Geneva, or elsewhere.
Feb 10, 1999
Regrettably, the policy of this Administration remains unchanged despite this latest wave of repression.
Feb 10, 1999
Today I am introducing H. Con. Res 28, a resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should introduce and make all efforts necessary to pass a resolution criticizing the People's Republic of China for its human…
Feb 3, 1999
I was pleased to hear the President, in his State of the Union Address, calling for the elimination of the earnings limit.
Feb 3, 1999
Ed Kiernan was a general in that successful battle. We all owe him our eternal gratitude.
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