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I would ask my colleagues that are so intent on protecting the neighborhoods, does that mean that they are willing to deploy United States military resources to the neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. and Florida and Kansas and Illinois and…
They do not. And therein lies the liability, not just for the people of Sierra Blanca, not just for those of us who live in west Texas, but literally for communities throughout this country that this waste material would be transported…
as a point of reference, that is one of the major concerns that we have. That once the site is in place, it will become a profit-generating venture that would accept waste material not only from Texas, Maine, and Vermont but literally from…
And the potential exists that this waste disposal site in Sierra Blanca, Texas, could conceivably become the only site where nuclear waste could be disposed of and could be stored. That is a very real concern for those of us that live in…
I rise in opposition to conference report on H.R. 629 because, as I mentioned earlier, I do not believe that we should be considering a conference report that ignores the will of the House and the Senate. I do not believe we should be…
I rise to announce E-Rate week. Today I join many Members of Congress in kicking off a week of discussion, information, and emphasis about the importance of the E-Rate program to our schools, our children, and our country. The E-Rate is…
I am gladly standing this morning in support of the E-rate. I believe this country's most valuable resource to be our children, and education is key to their development. In a world where computers are defining their very lives, our…
tomorrow Capitol Hill will be given the opportunity to experience what I believe is one of the most dynamic, innovative and educational programs ever created in our country. This program, called FIRST, teaches our youth that science and…
Voting to send armed military personnel to the border and patrolling our Nation's borders is not a pro-enforcement vote. It does not mean that you are tough on crime; it does not mean that you are tough on drug traffickers or tough on…
I just want to clarify that today, in the Immigration Naturalization Act that the government has already passed that is in effect, it provides that kind of authority. There is a section that provides the authority to the President to…
I have opposed this bill at every turn. On October 7, 1997, the House passed H.R. 629, in spite of overwhelming opposition by the residents of Hudspeth County, Presidio County, Jeff Davis County and others in West Texas. I respect my…
I thank my colleagues for arranging this special order today to focus on the plight of the Department of Defense (DoD) and its ever declining budget. This is the 14th straight year that DoD funding has decreased. Readiness is suffering…
beginning tomorrow, April 24 through April 26, the city of El Paso, Texas, will host the El Paso Quadricentennial Festival. This festival is an international celebration, bringing together representatives from Spain, Mexico and other…
Tomorrow, the second annual U.S.-Mexico Border Conference will be held on Capitol Hill. The purpose of this conference is to familiarize Members of Congress and their staff with the unique changes facing the U.S.-Mexico border. Speakers…
I come this afternoon before this House as a voice of experience and as a voice of experience on two fronts: First, as a former veteran that served in Vietnam, and to tell my colleagues that the resolution that we are considering this…
this morning I stand here proudly and would like to welcome a group of young people from El Paso, Texas. This is a group of singers that is called the Lamplighters, that sings a positive message about life. This group was formed in 1987 at…
I rise today in tribute to Richard C. White, former Congressman for the 16th District of Texas. Congressman White passed away last Wednesday, February 18, in El Paso, Texas. It is with deep sorrow and condolences to his family that we mark…
Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to rise in support of this important resolution which honors the U.S. military personnel who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict. Acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of this…
I can tell my colleagues as a ex-immigration officer, as an ex-border patrol chief, the gentleman from Michigan [Mr. Conyers] is absolutely correct. If we shut down the southern border, guess where they are going to smuggle from? Guess…
I can only say for my part that I feel a great sense of loss for losing him, but most of all, for not having the opportunity to have known him longer or having met him earlier in my life. I can remember clearly the first time that I met…
Today is a sad day for those of us that knew Walter Capps, but I am thankful to have had an opportunity to know Walter. I remain thankful for knowing Lois and Lisa, and I look forward to meeting Todd and Laura as well. But I will tell the…
I rise, regrettably, as a member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs representing a district containing nearly 60,000 veterans and as a veteran myself, because I think it is a sad day, indeed, when we have to debate such a clear issue as…
I rise today in support and defense of the hard-working men and women of the U.S. Border Patrol. Regrettably, last night on this floor the integrity, professionalism, dedication, and the ability of these fine men and women was attacked…
Mr. Speaker, we have had a variety of testimony in these chambers. Sometimes issues get clouded. Sometimes they get clouded in the emotion. Let us ask ourselves, who wants or who supports this proposal? It is not INS and it is not the…
I think tonight I rise in opposition because we are all concerned about illegal entries into this country. We are all concerned about drug trafficking. We are all concerned about the attacks on our various neighborhoods. This is a bad idea…
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