U.S. House of Representatives
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 00:00
I offer my strong support to S. 2949, a bipartisan measure to extend temporary aid to help the thousands of Americans who are evacuating Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that occurred on January 12, 2010.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 00:00
Send to Capitol Hill three pending trade agreements: Panama, Colombia and South Korea. We could create jobs in the manufacturing sector, in the service sector, in the farming sector of our economy.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 00:00
I especially want to thank our hemispheric neighbors, many of whom annually suffer from natural disasters and still struggle to overcome centuries of poverty.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 00:00
So tonight I ask those people, the Christian right: What about your own pact with the devil? How has that worked out for you?
Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 00:00
I applaud Secretary Napolitano's decision to grant Temporary Protected Status to Haitian nationals living in the United States, which will enable these individuals to stay in the U.S. for up to 18 months past their visa expiration.
Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 00:00
It is also in the United States' best interest, especially pertaining to foreign policy, to help, in any capacity, the relief and ultimate recovery of the nation of Haiti; it will also help govern the global message of "goodwill", which our Pres
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 00:00
Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1021) expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 00:00
I rise today to recognize the first Black republic in the New World, as it celebrates its 206th anniversary as a nation, and for serving as an inspiration to all who support democracy.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 00:00
Madam Speaker, I encourage my fellow colleagues to join me in recognizing both Lucy Billingsley and the Chiapas Project for the great work they have done to help disadvantaged women and families in Latin America.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 00:00
I will be introducing legislation and working with the administration to establish refugee status so these children can be airlifted in an organized manner to have surgery; otherwise, they will die.