This preoccupation with aviation as somehow being dangerous or not operating appropriately is just dead wrong.

I rise today to honor our colleague Joe Moakley, who passed away May 28. Joe Moakley was the kind of Representative we all should aspire to be. He was a dedicated public servant who enjoyed doing his job. He was a kind, generous…

I rise in support of H.R. 10. but, at the same time, I rise to emphasize that important work still needs to be done, that this is only the beginning, to improve the retirement opportunities of those citizens for whom this bill will have…

I support--and have voted in support of-- estate tax relief, but I cannot support repeal of the estate tax. Moreover, even if my colleagues favor repeal of the estate tax, they should oppose H.R. 8. This is an irresponsible, inequitable…

I support H.R. 4163, the measure that is before us today. I would like to commend the chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Houghton), for developing this bipartisan measure that we will be voting on…

Most Members who get elected have to raise a lot of money. A lot of money has to be raised, and they get it from all these corporations who want something to happen in these hallowed halls. They do not give that money for no reason at all…

marriage penalty relief is an important issue, and I am glad that the House is considering the legislation today. Most of us have supported marriage penalty relief for many, many years. That being said, however, I do not think that the…

as we consider the legislation before us today, I want to express my strong support for the Community Reinvestment Act. Thanks to the CRA, many families and small businesses across the country have gained meaningful access to credit for…

I oppose H.R. 2621 because I think that it would produce trade agreements that contain inadequate labor and environmental protections. I believe that trade agreements negotiated under the terms of this fast track authorization bill would…

I rise in support of H.R. 3605, the bipartisan Patients' Bill of Rights. Today we have a tremendous opportunity to protect our constituents' right to receive quality health care. More than half of all Americans are not offered a choice of…

too little is known about the effects that this legislation would have on the U.S. economy. This bill as amended would eliminate the Internal Revenue Code by December 31, 2002, except for Social Security, Medicare and Railroad Retirement…

Mr. Speaker, the motion before us would instruct the House conferees to insist on the provisions of the House bill on restructuring the Internal Revenue Service and thereby expedite IRS reform. Not to do so would only further delay…

President Clinton recently initiated a national dialogue on the future of Social Security, which will enable Americans of all ages to participate in any decisions that are made about Social Security's future. By introducing H.R. 3546, the…

it is an honor to take part once again in this annual special order celebrating the anniversary of Greek independence. As a Member of Congress representing a district with a vibrant Greek-American community, I can testify personally to the…

today, Congressmen Rangel, Matsui, Hoyer, Waxman, and I are introducing the Internal Revenue Service Improvement Act of 1997. This legislation will address the fundamental problem areas currently facing administration of the tax laws by…

I rise today to join in the special order organized by Congressman Filner to pay tribute to the Americans for Democratic Action on this organization's 50th anniversary. The ADA was formed at a time when this country had just emerged from a…

I am opposed to H.R. 1833 because I oppose any legislation that fails to provide for the health concerns of the mother when she and her doctor believe that her health is in jeopardy. This legislation does not provide an exception for…

H.R. 3396, the Defense of Marriage Act, presently before the House is unnecessary, untimely, purports to solve a problem that does not exist, professes to defend an institution-- marriage--that is not under attack in the manner suggested…

I oppose renewing most-favored-nation status [MFN] for China at this time. I have supported MFN for China in the past. My support has been predicated upon the assumption that there would be certain improvements in China's conduct as a…

I rise tonight to join in this special order on the recent rash of arson attacks on African-American churches throughout the South. It causes me great pain that such a special order is necessary today, 40 years after Brown v. Board of…

I rise today to join in this special order to observe and celebrate Black History Month. Observing Black History Month each year helps Americans educate ourselves about the important role that African-Americans have played in our Nation's…

I rise in strong support of efforts to address the concerns of consumers about the telecommunications bill now before the House. Let me say that I believe there is strong support in the House for free and open competition among the various…

there is no doubt that most Americans support efforts to bring peace to Bosnia and to end the war against the Bosnian people being waged by Serb forces in Bosnia. I share the deep concern of many Americans over recent events in Bosnia…

I want to pay tribute to the memory of Thomas P. ``Tip'' O'Neill, a man who will long be ranked among the greatest Speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives. I will always recall with pleasure the fact that Speaker O'Neill administered…