U.S. House of Representatives
Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 00:00
To be frank, I am disappointed that Mexico would receive less than $300 million of the $500 million requested by the Administration. I hope to work with the appropriators in conference to push this number up
Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 00:00
The Central America portion of the Merida Initiative is a comprehensive public security package
Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 00:00
While the diagnosis is right, the specifics of the Merida proposal in terms of how to address those problems in Central America are nonetheless flawed
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - 00:00
In the 531 days since the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement was signed, U.S. products exported to Colombia have suffered over $1 billion in taxes and tariffs because they were exported to the United States through Colombia.
Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 00:00
I rise today to support H. Res. 865 which urges the United States Government to consider fully and carefully the recommendations in the UNODC and World Bank Report entitled ``Crime, Violence, and Development: Trends, Costs, and Policy Options in the Carib
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 00:00
It's an unfortunate reality that border corruption exists between Mexican law enforcement and the drug cartels. America has no assurance that some of that money or equipment won't end up in the very hands of the people we're trying to stop.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 00:00
Brutal actions of local and state police are going unpunished; and, as the founder of the Victims Right Caucus, I bring this serious matter to the House's attention.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 00:00
The drug cartels in South America, specifically in Colombia , continue to figure out ways to import cocaine at a profit into our country
Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 00:00
Last week's unprecedented vote to change the rules and delay considering the Colombia Free Trade Agreement was one of the most disappointing moments I have had as a Member of the House of Representatives.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 00:00
I rise to express my concern over an action taken by the majority in this House this past week when this House, the majority of the House, the Democratic majority, voted to turn its back on the Republic of Colombia.