Floor Statements: 2012
19 Jun
FLOOR STATEMENT: The Human Cost of the War in Afghanistan
Mr. Speaker, I rise today with deep sadness and regret: we have reached 2,000 American troop deaths in the War in Afghanistan—a war we needlessly continue to fight. My sincerest condolences go out to the families, friends, and communities who have lost loved ones to a war I have ardently opposed for the past 11 years.
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07 Jun
FLOOR STATEMENT: Statement in Opposition to the Repeal of the Medical Device Tax
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 436 -- Republican legislation that protects special interests at the expense of working families.
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31 May
FLOOR STATEMENT: Opposing the Prenatal Non-Discrimination Act
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the so-called Prenatal Non-Discrimination Act, H.R. 3541. This legislation is the latest Republican attack on women’s health and would actually criminalize doctors who provide reproductive health care to women.
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18 May
FLOOR STATEMENT: Opposing the National Defense Authorization Act
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 4310, the National Defense Authorization (NDAA) Act. Our country has always spent too much taxpayer money on an outdated, ineffective military apparatus; this year's reauthorization is no different. The pattern of lopsided investment causes us to sacrifice critically needed investments in job growth, health care, education, and economic recovery.
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16 May
FLOOR STATEMENT: Supporting Protecting All Survivors of Violence
Mr. Speaker, reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) should present Congress with an opportunity to set aside our many differences and work together so that women and families across the country can lead safer, healthier, and happier lives.
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- FLOOR STATEMENT: Opposing the Sequester Replacement and Reconciliation Act
- FLOOR STATEMENT: Recognizing Hopkins Junior High School Science Team of Fremont
- FLOOR STATEMENT: Recognizing the National Day of Reason
- FLOOR STATEMENT: Opposing Elimination of the Prevention and Public Health Fund (H.R. 4628)
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