Henry Bonilla

The mohair industry in Texas traces its roots back to 1849 with the arrival of a small flock of seven does and two bucks.

This hair was shipped to more than 10 countries around the world and provided a $12 million infusion into the state's economy.

Mr. Chairman, we are on the verge of being forced to hang ``Sorry We're Closed'' signs like this on the gates of our military installations around the world. It is unfortunate that we are on the brink of having a hollow force again. Our…

today we debate two concepts-- responsibility and planning. Understanding our responsibilities and how we plan to carry them out is the key to determining what America's interest in Kosovo is. Our responsibility as Americans are limited…

our responsibility is to protect America. Our responsibility is to act prudently before placing any of our fellow Americans in harm's way. We have no responsibility to referee bloody disputes wherever they crop up. The fuse on Kosovo has…

This is a Nation founded on rules and laws. We are a young country, but we are the greatest that has ever existed. America is strong and gets stronger because we are passionate about our laws, of which no one is above. If one is a mayor, a…

the debate we are hearing today reminds me of the demagoguing we heard back when the new majority took over in January of 1995. We tried to do some things that were right for the country, and we were demagogued as those who were trying to…

Today this Congress has a unique opportunity. A chance to right a wrong, a chance to stand up for America, a chance to show you care to the men and women of our military and the communities which support them. A few short weeks ago…

the debate tonight started out on the high road, and I was highly impressed and glad to see Members that are opposed to this resolution standing up and arguing the validity of this case on its merits. I even had a tremendous amount of…

I strongly object to the motion being considered today and urge my colleagues to oppose it and vote no. Simply put, this congress has not had the opportunity to vote on stopping the automatic cost-of-living increase for Members of…

there is no Member in this body who represents a larger portion of the Mexican border than I do. I have almost 800 miles of the Texas-Mexico border in my congressional district. I oppose this motion, not because I am against enforcing our…

I stand in opposition to the Obey amendment. As working families in every corner of the country go to the grocery store today, they will find about 10,000 items to choose from. In many cases, the overwhelming majority of the cases, they…

everyone in this Chamber should understand that this has absolutely nothing to do with the base closing process. In Texas, we are willing to take our medicine. We felt that our depot should stay open at Kelly Air Force Base, but we were…

there was a quote that said, it is a ``fly you can love.'' The point I am making here is that the folks that oppose the gentleman's bill and oppose what we are trying to do here are the same folks that are quoted as saying this maggot is a…

Now, what we have had is, we have had people lose their lives in California. When is it going to stop? What we are talking about here is human life. We are talking about human rights. In many cases, these folks who are thinking maybe…

The groups that are in favor of spending this money and delaying a hospital that a community needed were quoted in an article in the Washington Post as saying that this maggot is actually a national treasure and was worth spending this…

the legislation to decertify Mexico, reflects the failed practice of legislating foreign policy. My friends, history has clearly demonstrated that doesn't work. This Congress has no authority over foreign nations and our efforts to…

the time is now for reform of the Endangered Species Act. Our people have waited long enough. Private property owners are sick and tired of the Federal Government taking their land because it cares more about bugs than people. Today I am…

tonight I rise to commend my colleagues who have succeeded in cutting spending. Cutting spending, Mr. Speaker, that is something that has not occurred in this body for 40 years. The news is out, the deficit has fallen as a result of this…

I am going to lay a guilt trip on some of my colleagues who are considering at this time voting against this bill, because if they are for children and if they are for education and if they are for an improved health care system, they want…

it is time to reform the Endangered Species Act and our people have waited long enough. Private property owners are sick and tired of the Federal Government stepping in and taking their land because the ESA cares more about bugs than about…

I rise today to remember the sacrifice and achievement of our Persian Gulf war veterans. This month marks the fifth anniversary of the end of the war which liberated the small country of Kuwait and ensured access to the region's energy…

Mr. Chairman, I hope Members are watching this debate and paying very close attention to what the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Obey] is trying to do. It is a huge amendment that affects a lot of issues that are very important to a lot of…

This is a proud day for America, to be able to take one appropriations bill, cut $9 billion out of it, and still preserve good programs in this country, like Head Start, community and migrant health care centers, TRIO, and programs like…

Mr. Chairman, we are opposed to this amendment presented by the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Obey]. It strips out a lot of hard work and a lot of issues that we attached to this bill that are going to do a lot to help the American people…