U.S. House of Representatives
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 00:00
I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1032) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to assist the Mexican Government in fighting the drug cartels and curbing violence against M
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 00:00
I am fighting for the folks in my district who have to live with the consequences of Washington's mistakes, and I am continuing to push for the support that our border agents need.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 00:00
Let us speak out for heroes like Mr. Tamayo who cannot speak for themselves.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 00:00
As the atrocities he fought against remain the reality of Cuba today, we must continue to fight for human rights and the release of all political prisoners.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 00:00
I rise today to highlight, to honor and to thank these two wonderful organizations and to urge them to keep up the good work. Thank you, Save the Children, thank you, Americare, for all that you have done.
Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 00:00
As the atrocities he fought against remain the reality of Cuba today, we must continue to fight for human rights and the release of all political prisoners.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 00:00
I have always felt and continue to believe that, if we are truly going to do a better job of standing with the Cuban people, then we need to be closer to them and in greater numbers.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 00:00
In a moment of candor, President Obama acknowledged that the lion's share of the problem was on his side of the aisle, that in fact it was politics in the Democratic Caucus that was preventing that from coming to the floor.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 00:00
H.R. 417 would support the capacity building efforts by the Haitian government and civil society, supporting President Obama's commitment to support the people of Haiti in their efforts to not only recover from this human catastrophe but also to hold on t
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 00:00
Despite the rapid and robust global response, the months and years ahead will be extremely difficult for the people of Haiti. In the short term, the United States must continue to provide food, water, shelter, and medicine to victims of this catastrophe.