Jul 30, 1999
I rise to support the LaFalce motion to instruct the conferees on H.R. 10. It is important to support and protect the House version of the Community Reinvestment Act sections of H.R. 10. Although the House version, for me, is weak on…
Bill Lee
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Bill Lee is the 50th governor of Tennessee, having taken office on January 19, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on various issues including education reform, economic development, and public safety during his tenure. Lee has also emphasized the importance of workforce development and has worked on initiatives to improve the state's infrastructure. His administration has faced challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the state's economy and health systems.
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Jul 1, 1999
I rise to speak against the rule. First, I cannot believe that the Committee on Rules blocked several of our important consumer protection amendments. It is shocking that the Committee on Rules blocked the anti-redlining amendment adopted…
Jul 1, 1999
I wanted to support a reasonable financial services modernization bill and I worked very hard with my colleagues to include important consumer protections and privacy measures as this bill moved to the floor. Unfortunately, however, the…
May 5, 1999
I rise to support the Democratic substitute and in opposition to H.R. 833. I too am troubled by the increase in bankruptcy filings since 1980. I am very concerned about the rise in individual consumer debt, but I am disappointed that we…
May 4, 1999
I rise tonight to recognize my good friend and colleague, Reverend Jesse Jackson, for his diplomacy in Yugoslavia and his work to bring an end to the crisis in Kosovo. Thanks to the work of Reverend Jackson and his delegation, three…
Apr 21, 1999
I rise today to ask that my colleagues join me in supporting a Children's Memorial Flag Project and establishing a National Children's Memorial Day to remember all of the children who die by violence in our country. As I speak today, my…
Feb 23, 1999
Mr. Speaker, I rise to proudly support H.R. 396, a bill to designate the Federal building in Oakland, California, as the ``Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building.'' ... I strongly believe and I hope my colleagues will all join me in…
Feb 9, 1999
Today I am here to testify in strong support of the request by Alameda Contra Costa Transit District.
Oct 8, 1998
I am in strong opposition to any impeachment inquiry, and hopefully we will move forward though in a fair and speedy process.
Oct 8, 1998
I rise today to oppose H. Res. 581, the Republican resolution to begin impeachment proceedings regarding the President of the United States. People have stated overwhelmingly, in a loud, clear and unified voice, that the Congress must not…
Jul 27, 1998
it is with a tremendous sense of loss and sadness that I rise today to express my sincere condolences to the families and friends of Detective John Gibson and Capitol Police Officer Jacob Chestnut, and to their colleagues in the Capitol…
Jun 22, 1998
Yes. I am proud that my first time out is about the importance of labor unions and working men and women and how they have enhanced and continue to struggle to enhance the quality of life for all Americans. On June 24, working women and…
Jun 11, 1998
I rise today to join my CBC colleagues, and so many others, in support of this bi-partisan resolution condemning the outrageously brutal slaying of Mr. James Byrd, Jr. on June 6, 1998 in Jasper County, East Texas. I also want to send my…
Apr 22, 1998
as one of many friends and longtime admirers of Bella Abzug, I rise today to pay tribute and express my heartfelt admiration and respect for this exceptional woman. Bella Abzug was truly loved by many in the world who were positively…
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