Justice Thomas has de facto given the green light for the conservative-controlled States in our nation to continue a crusade against the liberties and freedoms of every individual that is not male, White, and straight.

Religion is not a basis for public policy. I am a Catholic, but we must keep our rosaries for prayer and not to restrain from their liberties.

In Texas, the Republican Attorney General has already expressed no uncertain--in no uncertain terms that he has the full intention of litigating in favor of overturning Lawrence v. Texas.

I want to correct Representative McClintock's statement that this does not auger the prospect of a Federal ban on abortion.

Do you think that there is anything that would--I keep hearing this whole notion of it needs to go back to the elected representatives. Well last time I checked I was an elected representative.

Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for including my two amendments in this en bloc. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of two of my amendments that are included in this en bloc. The first authorizes Federal funds for two grant programs under…

Madam Speaker, I rise in outrage that extreme Republicans seek to control women and their most intimate healthcare decisions by banning abortions. These cruel efforts will hurt the already vulnerable women in our communities the most…

Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend and colleague, Mr. Green, for his leadership on this very important amendment. I am not shocked by this amendment. I am pleased with this amendment. This is something that is desperately needed because this…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the efforts by House Democrats to protect women from the extreme Republican antiwomen agenda. I say to my colleagues that Republicans across our Nation seek to criminalize abortion nationwide with no…

Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairwoman and the ranking member for such kind remarks about a dear friend and colleague back home, Benny Martinez. They have covered a lot of what was said, but I will repeat some of it because I think it is…

They should not be condemned to exile simply because of their status.