U.S. House of Representatives
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 00:00
As chairman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, I will leave no stone unturned to try to get aid to people of Haiti.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 00:00
So as an earthquake of this magnitude and this aftershock have wrought extensive damage to Port-au-Prince, we say that we are here to add our support, and our prayers go out to the people of Haiti.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 00:00
In this terrible time of tragedy, Fairfax County's USAR Team 1 represents the best that America has to offer, hope and a commitment to helping those in need. I commend the men and women of USAR Team 1 on their heroic efforts, mourn for those who lost thei
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 00:00
I wanted to acknowledge a delegation of Rotary Club members from Houston, Texas, who came to Haiti just yesterday, and their family members are expressing concern for their location and status.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 00:00
Our commitment to Haiti must extend beyond this emergency period to recovery and to rebuilding efforts.
Monday, December 21, 2009 - 00:00
These continued job losses demonstrate the need to approve and implement three free trade agreements--Colombia, South Korea and Panama--that can and will "save and create" high value private sector jobs for Americans.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 00:00
It is ironic, however, we see the need to protect the borders of other nations; but because of political reasons, we don't have the moral will to protect our own borders.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 00:00
There could be a surge of millions of refugees crossing the U.S. border. Those millions will almost certainly include individuals who have committed human rights violations in Mexico. And those individuals must be held accountable for their actions.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 00:00
While two of the three current participant countries--Colombia and Peru--have made enormous strides in implementing economic reforms, solidifying the rule of law and engaging as strong partners with the U.S., Ecuador has moved backwards in many regards
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 00:00
With the on-going debate surrounding the Colombia Free Trade Agreement and the South Korea Free Trade Agreement, and the sharp economic recession, it would be irresponsible to simply extend these preferences without thorough discussions on the effects of