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2007 Statements and Speeches

December Statements and Speeches

» Hoyer: Democratic Congress on Track to Provide Agriculture Disaster Assistance, December 18, 2007 Congress is on course to pass a Fiscal Year 2008 Consolidated Appropriations bill that rejects the President’s misguided budget cuts and takes steps to reinvest in the priorities of our nation’s citizens – including those in rural America.

» Hoyer Statement on Energy Independence and Security Act, December 18, 2007 Mr. Speaker, this landmark, bipartisan legislation – the Energy Independence and Security Act – represents a vital turning point for our nation and an historic accomplishment for this Congress.

» Hoyer: Intelligence Authorization Strengthens Oversight, Invests in Critical Intelligence Programs, December 13, 2007 Mr. Speaker, I first want to thank the Chairman of the Intelligence Committee, my good friend, Congressman Reyes of Texas, for all of his hard work on this legislation – the first Intelligence Authorization conference report that we have considered in three years.

» Hoyer Statement on Fiscally Responsible AMT Bill, December 12, 2007

» Hoyer: President Should Stop Playing Politics with Defense Employees, December 12, 2007 Let me say right at the top: Department of Defense workers are not going to be furloughed. That is not going to happen.

» Hoyer: AMT Bill Needs to Be Paid For, Rather Than Passing Debt to Future Generations, December 12, 2007 House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke at a press conference this morning with the Blue Dog Coalition to urge Senate Republicans to join House and Senate Democrats in supporting fiscally responsible AMT legislation.

» Hoyer: Historic Energy Bill Declares U.S. Independence From Foreign Oil, December 06, 2007 Let us hope, many years from now, that this day – December 6, 2007 – will be remembered by future generations as the date upon which this new direction 110th Congress took an historic step in moving our nation toward real energy independence and casting off the bonds of dependency that threaten America’s national, economic and environmental security.

» Majority Leader Hoyer Gives Remarks at AMT Panel Discussion, December 06, 2007 First, let me state the obvious: Without question, the Alternative Minimum Tax is not working as originally intended.

November Statements and Speeches

» Hoyer: Protecting Americans, Honoring American Values Not Mutually Exclusive Goals, November 15, 2007

» Hoyer on Joint Economic Committee Report on Hidden Costs of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, November 13, 2007 House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), and Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) this morning to release a report by the Joint Economic Committee on the real costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

» Hoyer: AMT Bill Restores Fairness, Is Fiscally Responsible, November 09, 2007

» Hoyer Statement on Employment Non-Discrimination Act, November 07, 2007

» Hoyer: Democrats Are Fighting for America’s Priorities, Restoring Fiscal Responsibility, November 06, 2007

» Hoyer: Water Resources Development Act Critical to Health, Development, and Safety of Communities, November 06, 2007

» Hoyer: One Year Later, Democratic-Led Congress Is Leading Nation in a New Direction, November 01, 2007 One year ago, the American people looked at Congress, and here’s what they saw: They saw a rubber-stamp for the Bush Administration.

October Statements and Speeches

» Hoyer Testimony to Senate Budget Committee On Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, October 31, 2007

» Majority Leader Hoyer’s Statement on Bipartisan, Compromise on CHIP, October 25, 2007 Mr. Speaker, before I discuss the substance of this underlying bill, let me again address some of the concerns that have been raised regarding the scheduling of this important vote on this day.

» Hoyer Statement on CHIP Legislation on House Floor Tomorrow, October 24, 2007

» Majority Leader Hoyer's Speech at Georgetown: Protecting America and the Values that Define Us as Americans, October 23, 2007

» Majority Leader Hoyer: “This Is a Defining Moment”, October 18, 2007 Mr. Speaker, the moment of truth has arrived. And now, our Republican friends have a very clear choice that they must make.

» Hoyer Statement on Tax Collection Responsibility Act, October 10, 2007

» House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to Deliver Democratic Radio Address, October 05, 2007

September Statements and Speeches

» Majority Leader Hoyer's Address at the National Press Club: Fighting for America's Future, September 28, 2007 House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) will address the National Press Club today to discuss the upcoming appropriations battle and larger fiscal issues.

» Majority Leader Hoyer Statement on Children's Health Insurance Program, September 25, 2007 Mr. Speaker, today, the Members of this body must answer this fundamental question: Will you stand with millions of American children, who through no fault of their own have no health insurance coverage?

April Statements and Speeches

» Hoyer: Millender-McDonald a Dedicated, Devoted Public Servant, April 24, 2007 Mr. Speaker, it is with profound sadness that I rise this morning to note the passing of our colleague and friend, Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald - a dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly on behalf of her constituents in California's 37th Congressional District, and a devoted representative who cared deeply for those she served.

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