U.S. House of Representatives
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 00:00
The Mexican army isn't much larger than 100,000; so the drug cartels have almost as many foot soldiers as the Mexican military. And the Mexican military, we understand, has been infiltrated by the drug cartels.
Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 00:00
These are dangerous, deadly times on the U.S.-Mexico border, dangerous enough to ban United States Marines. It is time we deal with the lawlessness on the U.S.-Mexico Border.
Monday, February 23, 2009 - 00:00
This week, in one of our neighboring country's schools, an elementary school, there was a raging gun battle for over 2 hours between the bad guys, the Army, and of course the police were involved in all of this.
Friday, February 13, 2009 - 00:00
In Venezuela, Bolivia and Argentina, Jewish communities in recent weeks and months have been the subject of vicious attacks, verbal abuse, and government-supported expressions of extreme intolerance and intimidation.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 00:00
I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting the important resolution and to stand with the Venezuelan people in their fight for freedom from the iron fist of Hugo Chavez.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:00
I would like to briefly outline what I think could be some positive steps taken by the Obama Administration early on to further deepen US – Latin American relations:
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:00
Going forward, it is important that we consider the potential ramifications of these elections and how we can help the people of Latin America.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:00
Despite these noble and well conceived efforts we have not been able to develop a true, consistent, effective and lasting partnership with our Latin American neighbors.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:00
I believe that it will be clear that both a new U.S. spirit of respect and new U.S. policies are crucial to building a constructive partnership between the United States and Latin America in the next few years.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 00:00
Exceedingly high expectations must be managed on all sides, but nonetheless now is the time to take concrete steps to build the agenda.