Speeches and Floor Statements

  • Westmoreland congratulates the Little League World Champions
    Sep 13, 2006  - CONGRATULATING THE 2006 LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD CHAMPIONS -- (House of Representatives)Mr. Speaker, millions play our national pastime for the love of the game, but only the truly elite can claim the title of world champion. I have the great pleasure of representing Columbus, Georgia, home of the 2006 L... More
  • Westmoreland floor speech opposing current Voting Rights Act extension
    Jul 13, 2006  - Text of U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland’s speech opposing the underlying bill for the Voting Rights Act. He gave the speech this morning: Mr. Chairman, The Voting Rights Act has a proud and important legacy in my home state of Georgia and across the United States. With minor changes that would modernize... More
  • Westmoreland Floor Speech on his amendment to the Voting Rights Act
    Jul 13, 2006  -   Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to offer an amendment to help save the Voting Rights Act. After carefully studying the issue and collecting information about the renewal, I have serious concerns about the constitutionality of this rewrite... More
  • Honoring the Life of Sergeant Mike Stokely
    May 3, 2006  -   HONORING THE LIFE OF SERGEANT MIKE STOKELY -- (House of Representatives - May 03, 2006)[Page: H2081] GPO's PDF --- Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, Sergeant Mike Stokely joined his fellow soldiers in the National Guard in Iraq, turning down a service opportunity that would have allowed him... More