Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. Res. 1350, recognizing June 20, 2010, as World Refugee Day. I thank my colleague, Ms. Watson, for introducing this resolution that reminds us of the importance of protecting those who are…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 1330, a resolution that supports the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week. I also want to thank my colleague, the honorable Mario Diaz-Balart, for introducing this important…

Mr. Speaker, last Saturday, June 19, was the celebration of Juneteenth. Thirty-six States now recognize that as a State holiday, a holiday that is not just for one narrow community, but in actuality, is about perseverance, determination…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. Res. 546 which recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that history should be regarded as a means for…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my support of H. Res. 1369, which recognizes the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. As a child of Jamaican parents, I understand the importance of recognizing the influence…

Madam Speaker, everyone knows that we are in the grips of trying to overcome the devastation of the gulf and to help the people of that region. That is why I want to applaud the serious work that was done at the White House to establish…

Madam Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Louisiana will be postponed. Amendment No. 13 Offered by Ms. Loretta Sanchez of…

Madam Speaker, because I was chairing the committee addressing the question of the United-Continental merger, I was unavoidably detained and I missed the vote of H. Con. Res. 242, honoring and praising the National Association for the…

I thank the gentleman from Louisiana and New Orleans, especially for his leadership. I look forward to working with him as we go forward on legislation that addresses some of the concerns I have heard him express so as we may establish a…

Madam Chair, I am delighted to have Mr. Cao join me in my amendment that I offered in the Rules Committee, and I am delighted that he was able to rise to claim the time for this amendment. This is an amendment that I have written, and I…

I rise to claim time in opposition, but I will not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.