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Mr. Chairman, 10 percent can be a lot of money. Last night my friend, the gentleman from Texas [Mr. Fields], raised a question about an effort in San Antonio to control the water supply for several counties by declaring a snail that no one…
The gentleman would agree that 10 percent of the cost of the hospital because of a fly or in the case of Texas, because of a snail or beetle could add up to millions of dollars and perhaps billions?
Mr. Chairman, there is an old adage that politics stops at the border. My colleagues, we would all be wise to remember that adage at this time. Do not consider this bill as a Republican bill or as a Democrat bill, but as an American bill…
I rise in support of the Rules package under consideration today. I urge my colleagues to support this package because it represent real reform. Reform I have been calling for since my first election 2 years ago. Reform the American people…
I do not believe that restricting the legal purchase of guns will curb crime. The firearms listed in this bill--despite their outward appearance--operate the same as, and are mechanically no different than, popular sport and hunting…
three basic concepts--the past, present, future--are the real subjects before us today. Make no mistake about it, our debate over a balanced budget amendment is really a debate about America's future. The first concept--the past--is where…
I have the honor and privilege of serving the people of the 23d District of Texas. I ask my colleagues to remember that all of us were sent here to represent the people. Each and every one of us has a responsibility to support a budget…
today we are considering H.R. 6, the Improving America's Schools Act. If only the bill's title were true. This comprehensive bill is comprehensively bad for America's schools and school children. Let me share my concerns over two of the…
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