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And I want to just share with both of you that we believe in south Texas that it is such a great sport that the community of south Texas has a big hockey coliseum under construction soon to be completed, probably in the fall, September or…
once again I rise today to salute the 53 Texas State House representatives who have taken a courageous stand to preserve justice and democracy in Texas. As those courageous representatives said in a written statement, "We are taking a…
I rise to oppose H.R. 1350 in its present form. The Improving Results for Children With Disabilities Act is the bill that we are debating. It includes amendments that I offered in committee to improve our knowledge as to how well special…
The Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003, or as it is better known, CAPTA, is a small program that fills an important role in the Federal response to child abuse by focusing on prevention and treatment. Child abuse is a serious…
During World War II, America experienced an enormous labor shortage. The U.S. asked the Mexican Government to send guest workers to help relieve the shortage, particularly in the agricultural regions of California and Texas, as well as…
I am very pleased that I was invited to come and speak on behalf of this resolution, H.R. 522, because I come from Mexican immigrants, Mexican immigrant parents who came in 1910 as children. My father was 9 years old and had just lost his…
I rise tonight to honor one of my esteemed colleagues, Congresswomen Patsy Mink of Hawaii, who passed away this weekend, on September 28, 2002. This is a very sad day for me and for all of Congress as we mourn the loss of a colleague, a…
I wish to say that this resolution is recognizing over 200 HSIs that are making a great contribution towards raising the level of education attainment for thousands and thousands of minority students. I want to say that on a personal note…
although I support this continuing resolution, I want to sound a warning to my colleagues. Last year, many of us proudly went to the White House and stood with the President as he signed the No Child Left Behind Act. That bill instituted…
Recent corporate scandals, including Enron, WorldCom, Tyco, Merck, Rite-Aid, Xerox, and so many other corporations have demonstrated the need for our government to take action and bring order, justice, and trust back to our Nation's…
it is a great honor and personal privilege to stand before you to pay tribute to one of our bravest and finest Americans, Pete C. Jaramillo, a loving father and grandfather, devoted son and brother, courageous soldier, loyal civil servant…
I rise in support of H.R. 3129, the Customs Border Security Act of 2001. As a Member representing a border community, I am pleased that Congress is taking action to improve the security of our borders. The customs officials and inspectors…
I rise in support of H.R. 2871, the Export Import Bank Reauthorization Act. As a businessman from the United States-Mexico border region, I know how important exports are to our economy and to businesses, both large and small and medium…
this week we in the U.S. Congress will debate the budget resolution for fiscal year 2003. Last year, after almost a decade of work, we finally had a budget surplus. This year, we will again plunge into deficit spending and raid the Social…
I rise in support of H.R. 3009, the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act. For years, Latin American countries have struggled to strengthen their economies to ensure a better quality of life for their people. I have visited many…
I rise in support of H.R. 1992, the Internet Equity and Education Act of 2001. This bill will help to expand access to higher education for many Americans who may or may not be able to attend a postsecondary institution for a variety of…
I rise today to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. Indeed, our Hispanic language, culture and history is recognized and appreciated worldwide by millions of people. I am pleased that the President has again designated September 15…
the people in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas are facing what looks to be one of the worst drought years of all time. After 6 years of record low rainfall levels this summer, for the first time in recorded history, the once mighty Rio…
I rise today in our Nation's capital to render a salute to State District Judge Fidencio M. Guerra, Sr., of McAllen, Texas, on behalf of the citizens of the Fifteenth Congressional District of Texas and in honor of his outstanding service…
I rise in support of this extremely important bill. Nothing we do in the 107th Congress will be more significant than this reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended. While I am in agreement with the…
I am here today because I am greatly disturbed by the irresponsibility being displayed by the Republican Leadership in Congress today. I cannot believe that the rules of Congress and the People have been violated once again, and now--we…
although the occasion for these remarks is a sad one, I am honored to be able to participate in this special order paying tribute to Texas legend Henry B. Gonzalez. As he did for countless others since first being elected in 1960, Henry B…
In the south Texas/Rio Grande Valley, we are in a state of crisis. My colleagues may recall that last month on November the 3, The Washington Post ran a front page story headlined ``Life Along the Rio Grande Defined by Lack of Water.''…
I, too, am here today to honor and pay tribute to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Clay), the Committee on Education and the Workforce ranking member, as he prepares to retire from Congress. In the two terms I have served with him on the…
there is much good news in higher education this year and we should take a few moments in the House of Representatives to take note of it. This is news for which we can all take some credit--the Congress, the Administration, borrowers…
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