I rise in strong support of our Commander-in-Chief, our Armed Forces, and the important action this body takes today. This resolution means America will go into our war on terrorism with a solid front. We're not retaliating because we're…

our Nation, our freedom, and our way of life were violently attacked yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, as well with the men and women who are conducting the recovery efforts. While, our…

the only way to make sure the government does the people's work is if the people stay informed and actively engaged in the affairs of government.

We need to constantly remind our fellow citizens, especially those in the next generation, that voting is both an important right and responsibility.

I am proud to cosponsor this piece of legislation. I think it has been an honor for me to have at least 2 years to serve in this House with Mr. Quillen. As has been said, he served longer than any other Member in the history of the State…

tonight, I come to the floor in opposition to the implementation of a uniform medical identifier and support of the Paul amendment, which would eliminate its implementation. I, along with Representative Paul, led a bipartisan group of…

when the federal government originally created the mandate on local districts stating that they must comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, also known as IDEA, the federal government promised that in exchange for…

I must rise today in support of this amendment to increase the funding for the veterans state-extended care facilities. These facilities in my opinion are imperative to the mission of providing quality health care to those who dutifully…

I am proud to stand before this House today as a cosponsor and strong supporter of H.R. 987, the Workplace Preservation Act. Do not let some of the opponents of this legislation fool us. They say that if this legislation passes, workers…

I urge all other Members who see the need for a reform in home health to back this legislation.

I am all in favor of preventing money laundering; however, this regulation violates the basic privacy rights of American citizens.

I would like to announce my strong support for the Home Health provisions contained in H.R. 4328, the Medicare Home Health Care and Veteran Health Care Improvement Act. First, I would like to extend thanks to Chairmen Thomas, Bliley…

I would like to give my support, though reluctantly, to H.R. 4567, the Medicare Home Health Care and Veteran Health Care Improvement Act. First, I would like to extend thanks to Chairman Thomas, Bliley, Stump, Archer and Bilirakis for…

I rise today and offer an amendment to H.R. 4194 that will adjust HUD housing opportunities for persons with AIDS back to fiscal year 1998 levels and invest more money in the Department of Veterans Affairs grants for construction of State…

I was simply going to say that I think the statistic about the 6 percent decrease might not be exactly right. It is a decrease in the number of new cases, a percentage decrease in the number. It is a decrease in the increase of the number…

I cannot accept that amendment simply because it is not a devastating cut to HOPWA. This is going to freeze it at its present level.

we have all heard about how difficult it is for Congress to get clear answers from the administration on the current situation or exit strategy in Bosnia. Congress needs to regain control of this situation. The compromise substitute…

I am going to support an increase in funding for the FAA and airline safety. That is not really at issue. I just want to say, though, that this has been a tax that we have reinstated before. This is reinstating it this time, it has been…

today we send more money to the tax collector than we spend combined on food, clothing, and shelter. In 1950, taxes just took a fraction of the working family's income, but today almost half of what the working person earns goes to the…

I rise to encourage the House Members to vote for H.R. 2405, Omnibus Civilian Science Authorization Act. It is a good bill that contains vital programs and helpful language that affects the whole country. This bill includes a provision to…

I would like to rise on a happy note and proudly congratulate a truly outstanding young man, Jason Reese, who last week was named the National Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Mr. Speaker, Jason grew up in public…

Mr. Chairman, under the current administration, the defense of this country has declined greatly. Defense spending has been dramatically reduced to its lowest level since World War II and modernization programs cut to a 45-year low. These…