Vito Fossella: “let me just once again thank Mr. Bilirakis and, of course, his father for spearheading this when he was in the House…”

at the outset let me just thank the majority for bringing this bill to the floor because I think that most Americans want Democrats and Republicans to work together to ensure that all America remains safe and secure and not to repeat…

at the outset, let me thank the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Thompson), the ranking member, and especially the gentleman from California (Chairman Cox) for his leadership and understanding of this very complex but critical issue, as…

we are all on the same page as to the decision itself. The consequence of what we are trying to offer this amendment for is to delay the deportation that is already occurring in the second circuit. Mr. Chairman, the gentleman from New York…

On October 6, 2005, New York City was once again the site of a potential terrorist attack, an apparent plot to hide bombs in baby strollers, briefcases, and packages and set them off in the city's subways. Unfortunately, New Yorkers who…