U.S. House of Representatives
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
Why would we be moving forward on a trade agreement negotiated by President Bush during a time where our economy is struggling? This makes no sense whatsoever.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
In addition to the tax haven and money laundering issues with Panama, and the fact that Colombia remains the most violent country for trade unionists in the world, it would be a mistake to pursue these two unfair trade agreements
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
I rise today to commend the President for his leadership and commitment to improve the United States' relationship with Cuba.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 00:00
Fidel Castro in Cuba is a psychopath and a serial killer, but he has long had a plan. His long-term goal has been to have the United States apologize to him.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 00:00
Most important, however, Mr. Speaker, President Obama called for a new beginning in our relations with Cuba
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - 00:00
I am pleased to introduce the U.S.-Paraguay Partnership Act of 2009 which will add Paraguay as an Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) beneficiary country.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 00:00
The cartels are an army of evildoers. They commit beheadings, murder, corruption, and terror along the border. It is violent, and it is now becoming a cross-border problem.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 00:00
I stand before you today to acknowledge the unjust and inhumane treatment of 30,000 Haitians living in the United States who have been threatened with deportation.
Monday, March 16, 2009 - 00:00
So we do understand that crime is coming into the United States from cross-border travelers because the United States does not enforce the rule of law on the Texas-Mexico border or the southern border of the United States.
Friday, March 13, 2009 - 00:00
“Sunday’s election belongs to the people of El Salvador. As Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, I am confident that neither TPS nor the right to receive remittances from family in the United States will be affected by the outcome of th