Floor Statements

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Click on the links below to watch video footage of statements given by Congressman Forbes on the House floor. 

Motion to Prevent Terrorists From Being Transferred to the U.S.
Congressman Forbes offers a motion to prevent terrorists from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba from being transferred to the U.S. The motion was offered during debate of the National Defense Authorization Act, and was adopted by the House of Representatives.
May 28, 2010

Healthcare Bill
Congressman Forbes discusses the new healthcare bill, H.R. 3962.
November 4, 2009

Address the Causes of a Bad Economy, Not Just the Symptoms

Congressman Forbes discusses the causes of a bad economy.
October 28, 2009

Motion to Remove Controversial Provision in Defense Bill
Congressman Forbes offers a Motion To Instruct Conferees to remove controversial hate crimes legislation from the annual defense policy bill (H.R. 2647, Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act).
October 8, 2009

Political Manipulation of the Annual Defense Policy Bill
Congressman Forbes discusses the annual defense policy bill (H.R. 2647, Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act).
October 8, 2009

Asking for Shipbuilding Plan
Congressman Forbes asks the DoD to produce its Shipbuilding Plan.
September 30, 2009

DoD Ignoring Shipbuilding Law
Congressman Forbes discusses the lack of a shipbuilding plan from the Department of Defense.
September 24, 2009

Criminalization of Prayer in America Upon Us
Congressman Forbes discusses a criminal case in Florida regarding prayer.
September 16, 2009

Health Care Reform

Congressman Forbes discusses the health care reform bill currently before Congress.
July 30, 2009

New Manhattan Project
Congressman Forbes proposes New Manhattan Project instead of Cap-and-Trade National Energy Tax.
June 26, 2009

Defense Accountability Requires Transparency
Congressman Forbes comments on the recent lack of transparency in the Department of Defense on the House Floor.
June 25, 2009

Our Judeo-Christian Nation
Congressman Forbes asks the questions "Did America ever consider itself a Judeo-Christian nation?" and "If America was once a Judeo-Christian nation, when did it cease to be?" on the floor of the US House.
May 6, 2009

DOD Report on China
Congressman J. Randy Forbes discusses the Department of Defense's annual report to Congress on the military power of the Peoples Republic of China on the House Floor
March 25, 2009

AIG Bonuses
Congressman Forbes criticizes Congress's role in AIG Bonuses debacle on the Floor of the House of Representatives.
March 17, 2009

China Resolution
Congressman Forbes delivers remarks on the inaction of the House of Representatives to respond appropriately to the provocative action taken by Chinese ships against U.S. Naval Ship Impeccable.
March 8, 2009

China Resolution
Congressman Forbes delivers remarks on the provocative action taken by Chinese ships against U.S. Naval Ship Impeccable.
March 8, 2009

Economic Stimulus Bill
Congressman Forbes delivers remarks on the economic stimulus bill.
February 11, 2009

A Comprehensive Energy Bill
Congressman Forbes delivers remarks on the need for a bipartisan and comprehensive energy bill.
September 16, 2008

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Congressman Forbes delivers remarks on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
June 20, 2008

A New Manhattan Project
Congressman Forbes discusses his new initiative to tackle energy dependence and rising gas prices.
June 19, 2008

Chinese Espionage
Congressman Forbes delivers remarks on Chinese espionage.
June 11, 2008

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Forbes delivers remarks on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)
October 17, 2007

Honoring Rep. Jo Ann Davis
Forbes delivers remarks honoring the life and service of Rep. Jo Ann Davis
October 9, 2007

Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act
Forbes delivers floor speech on H.R. 923, the Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act

Temporary Protected Status Amendment
Forbes offers an amendment regarding Temporary Protected Status.
June 14, 2007

Prayer in America
Forbes delivers floor speech on the historical significance of prayer in America.
June 13, 2007

Iraq Resolution
Forbes delivers floor speech in opposition to the Iraq Resolution.
February 14, 2007

Alien Gang Removal Act
Forbes delivers floor speech on the Alien Gang Removal Act.
September 21, 2006

Marriage Protection Amendment
Forbes delivers floor speech on protecting marriage.
July 18, 2006

Camden Landfill
Forbes delivers floor speech on the Camden Landfill.
November 2, 2005

Gang Bill
Forbes addresses opposition to the Gang Bill.
May 11, 2005

Protecting Our Communities
Forbes elaborates about provisions in the Gang Bill.
May 11, 2005

Empowering Law Enforcement
Forbes remarks about the nature of gangs.
May 11, 2005

Securing Our Borders
Forbes discusses the importance of the Real ID Act.
February 9, 2005

Marriage: The Union of One Man and One Woman
Forbes speaks about the foundation of marriage.
September 30, 2004

In God We Trust
Forbes delivers floor speech on "under God" in the Pledge of Allegience.
September 23, 2004

Keeping Our Nation's Volunteers Flying High
Forbes talks about volunteer liability abuse.
September 14, 2004

A Leader of Integrity, Principle, and Honesty
Forbes remembers the legacy of Ronald Reagan.
June 9, 2004

Our Experiment With Democracy Has Worked
Forbes speaks on the importance of preserving the right to vote.
June 2, 2004

Military Mail Delivery Failures are Unacceptable
Forbes leads the debate on H. Res. 608 urging action from DoD.
May 11, 2004

Barriers to Small Business Growth
Forbes on the stifling cost of regulation on small businesses.
March 24, 2004

Logistics Warriors
Forbes on the logistical feats accomplished in Iraq.
March 17, 2004

Cleaning Up Our Airwaves
Forbes on passing a bill to increase fines for broadcast obscenity.
March 11, 2004

America Finds Its Conscience
Forbes on passing the Partial Birth Abortion Ban.
October 2, 2003

Patients Before Paperwork
Forbes on prescription drugs for our seniors.
June 26, 2003

Ordinary Heroes
Forbes on the Importance of the American Flag.
June 3, 2003