Sep 16, 2009
one of the reasons that they have a lack of confidence, not just in the economy but in their government, is our inability to catch all the crooks that caused this economic mess.
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by number of sources- we must begin to think differently in America and join hands across the aisle. Our Nation must become secure now, not next week; and that is why I rise in support of H.R. 1. As other Members have, I ask the current administration to present this Congress with a comprehensive plan for Iraq, a plan that makes sense, a plan based on the realities on the ground in Iraq and in the region, for all of us have the same goal: to build a better and more secure Nation. By working together, we will accomplish our shared mission, first, by implementing the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission; secondly, by securing our borders; and, finally, by protecting our Nation from threats from nuclear warfare. Please join me in supporting H.R. 1 as we begin to work together to build a better Nation and a more secure Nation for everyone.3 sources2007govinfo.gov
- What kind of nation would we be if we wouldn't stand up to speak out in favor of liberty everywhere in the world? It was on January 6, 1941, right here in this chamber that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt enunciated and outlined for us the four essential human freedoms, freedoms that this Nation fought several world wars for and won. Freedom of speech everywhere in the world, freedom from fear, freedom from want, and freedom to worship God everywhere in the world. The people of Tibet tonight must hear that we, the people of these United States, are on their side. And we encourage the current leadership of China to support these four essential human freedoms everywhere in the world. Madam Speaker, very shortly, there will be some Olympic games held in China, Olympic games and Olympic spirit, based upon fair competition, fair and open competition on a level playing field. Isn't it time, we might also ask, that China begins to compete with us on a fair and level playing field, and in particular with regard to Paper Valley in which I live in Wisconsin, isn't it time that they stopped dumping illegal paper into our domestic marketplaces? Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of this resolution because we must support these four essential human freedoms everywhere in the world.2 sources2008govinfo.gov
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Sep 16, 2009
I was very pleased to hear in your opening remarks that you were steadfastly against providing the Federal Reserve with the authority to be the systemic risk regulator.
Jul 19, 2009
We can protect our environment, we can secure our nation and harvest our national forests all at the same time.
Jul 13, 2009
We must continue to support our dairy industry. If farms go under, they will not return.
Mar 25, 2009
This legislative body cannot legislate morality. It hasn't worked with regard to AIG or the financial markets.
Mar 25, 2009
We can make suggestions about what might be good for people, but we also have the capability and the power to reward people financially for doing the right thing, and punish people financially for not doing the right thing.
Mar 25, 2009
I am certain we shouldn't interpret your testimony to mean that we should blame our mothers if we are overweight.
Mar 10, 2009
I believe a nation's budget is a reflection of its values and its priorities.
Mar 10, 2009
It is my hope that Congress will collaborate with the Administration to develop practical, substantive and needed reforms to our health care delivery system.
Mar 10, 2009
I certainly hope this Administration will not jeopardize entitlement programs on which many Hoosiers rely.
Mar 10, 2009
No citizen should pay more than the lowest price available for a given procedure or a medical treatment.
Mar 10, 2009
The return to transparency in the budget process is welcome, and long overdue.
Mar 10, 2009
It is time for pay-as-you-go budgeting (PAYGO) to move from rules to the law of the land.
Jun 25, 2008
for those, like me, who believe in the invaluable resource that is our public schools, it is a bittersweet time in the Green Bay School District. Dan Nerad, the superintendent of the largest public school system in my district for the past…
Jun 24, 2008
everywhere in Wisconsin, people are asking for help to cut the cost for gasoline and diesel fuels. People are having a tough time just keeping their heads above water, paying one out of four of their paychecks toward gas just to get to…
Jun 19, 2008
Enough is enough. I will always support our troops; but not President Bush's losing policies. We've done our job in Iraq. Our brave soldiers took out Saddam, and Iraq has held several free elections. They now have a budget surplus, while…
Jun 18, 2008
the people in Wisconsin elected me and sent me here to Washington to listen to them. And what are the people in Wisconsin asking me to do? They said Kagen, there are two things you can do to help me and stimulate my economy and put more…
May 14, 2008
But that requires judgment. It requires good judgment at every level of our government, not just a mayor or a county board member, but here in Congress and in the White House. And this is why this next election, I'm looking forward to…
May 14, 2008
Does it bother you at all that we don't have any oversight in Iraq, where 20 percent of the money we're putting in, no receipts, no oversight at all, and it's a culture of corruption? Does that bother you at all?
May 14, 2008
It wouldn't be so bad if everybody else was doing that good. The reason it's bad is because we didn't get lifted up at the same time.
May 14, 2008
Our Committee on Transportation just ended its subcommittee meeting at 9:20 this evening where we were hearing some testimony about the possible merger between Delta and Northwest. And it was a very educational seminar, to say the least…
May 14, 2008
I think that you're headed toward the philosophy that I think America really believes in, getting back to the basics and putting the letters U-N-I-T-Y, unity, back into community.
May 14, 2008
We can do that by helping to evolve our health care system back to community-based ratings so there is no discrimination against any citizen, not just because of the color of their skin but their skin chemistry, not just the content of…
May 14, 2008
during the past year, I had the high honor of working with Republicans and Democrats alike in the House Agriculture Committee to bring forward a new reform-minded bill, one that would be great for the health of the American people and…
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