[Earlier this month, the House debated a Republican-backed plan to establish English as the official language of the United States. In addition, several Republicans are gearing up for a renewed assault on affirmative action programs.] This definitely makes it harder for us, ... These wedge issues have created the false impression in some Hispanic communities that they should stick with the Democrats. |
[Rep. Henry Bonilla, R-Texas, wants to change 16th Street Northwest into Ronald Reagan Boulevard. His bill is part of a nationwide campaign to honor Reagan that has so far resulted in the naming of 65 streets and places and an aircraft carrier.] Most people agree that Ronald Reagan was an American icon, ... He deserves an honor in the nation's capital. |
A lot of us want to support a guest-worker plan down the road, but first and foremost, we have to secure the border. |
By subjecting all projects to penalties, we are removing a loophole that localities can exploit by playing a 'shell game' with projects. |
Congressman Bonilla just feels it's something that has been in the works for a long time, and we are consistently trying to work on the situation down there. We obviously are not trying to take away attention from Hurricane Rita, |
Everyone has to do what they think is best for their political future. If you're afraid of keeping Tom DeLay's PAC money, you're probably afraid of your own shadow. |
Governments should not be able to bulldoze a person's home or business to benefit other individuals, |
Governments should not be able to bulldoze a person's home or business to benefit other individuals. |
He's bloodied. He might be wounded. But he is going to get up, strap it on and take these things head on. He is by no means cowering. He is more passionate about standing tall than I've ever seen him. |
I look forward to following up with this project every step of the way. This new port of entry will contribute to increased economic development for El Paso County and all of Texas. |
I'm excited to be on a team on the way to introducing him to the entire country. We in Texas know that you'll be every bit as impressed with him as we are. |
If they try to do it for private commercial purposes, they lose all their money. You lose it across the board if you try to take property for free enterprise purposes and not through the traditional eminent domain purposes. |
It gives you a routine. I just need to get outs, whether it's the first or ninth inning. |
It would give communities a good knock on the head and make them take note. |
Part of the American dream is to own your own property - something no one can take from you. |