I rise in strong support of this legislation. I spent 12 years in the U.S. Army, I commanded infantry, paratroopers, qualified as Army Ranger, and I was issued an assault weapon. Mr. Chairman, I was not under any illusions as to why the…

I rise this evening to pay tribute to the brave American men and women who were lost over the skies of Iraq several days ago by friendly fire, and in particular to my West Point classmate, Col. Jerry Thompson, who was killed in that…

I rise in opposition to the amendment. Basically, this amendment would take away the obligation of the States to plan to use Federal resources. At the core of this legislation are two basic principles: accountability of Federal funds and…

I rise in opposition to the amendment. As the chairman, the gentleman from Michigan pointed out, this has been a carefully crafted piece of legislation stretching over many months of subcommittee hearings, full committee hearings, and…

I rise in strong support of the conference report, and I first want to commend the gentleman from Michigan [Mr. Ford] and the gentleman from Michigan [Mr. Kildee] for their efforts, as well as the ranking member, the gentleman from…

I rise in support of the Wise-Price-Pomerory amendment and in opposition to the other balanced budget amendment proposals. I rise in support of the Wise amendment because it incorporates sensible budgetary reforms, such as a separate…

I rise in strong support of House Concurrent Resolution 218, the fiscal year 1995 budget resolution drafted by Mr. Sabo and his colleagues. House Concurrent Resolution 218 follows the steady path of deficit reduction and general economic…

we have to do more. This measure establishes a funding level that is sufficient at best. In 1980, the last year this was an authorized and funded program under the original Elementary and Secondary Act, the program received $161 million…

Mr. Chairman, this amendment seems to be terribly misguided, particularly when it comes to striking out funds for libraries, school libraries, to purchase books. We in this country have had, fortunately, a historically long-term regard for…

I rise in opposition to this amendment. I think the whole amendment fundamentally misperceives the nature of our reauthorization. What we are trying to do is take what we have learned over the last several years and incorporate it into…

I rise in opposition to this amendment. I think the whole amendment fundamentally misperceives the nature of our reauthorization. What we are trying to do is take what we have learned over the last several years and incorporate it into…