Louis Stokes: “Providing quality health care to all of our Nation's veterans must be our highest priority.”

I rise in support of H.R. 1635, the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act. I am proud to share authorship of this legislation with my friend and colleague, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Portman). Since its introduction, the…

I am saddened to announce the passing of a dedicated former employee of the House, Mr. Raymon Roebuck. I know that Members on both sides of the aisle join me in expressing our deepest sympathy to members of Raymon's family. In 1993 we came…

We gather today to recognize the 50th anniversary of Americans for Democratic Action [ADA]. As a fellow ADA vice president, I take special pride in joining my colleagues as we mark the anniversary of an organization which has played an…

I rise in support of H.R. 2264. First, I want to commend our chairman, the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Porter], and our ranking member, the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Obey], for their joint efforts in producing what I think is an…