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    We have some Jewish members of Congress, not a lot but there's a bunch of us.

    I never take joy in publicly criticizing my President but questions about the failure of his leadership in the planning and implementation of rescue efforts --- whether now or when the dust settles-have to be asked, ... If a country knows they're going to be attacked whether by Mother Nature or by terrorists, they must be prepared and it's obvious that the federal government was not prepared.

    In December 2003, after pulling their heads out of the sand, the Department of Agriculture closed the barn door after the mad cow had already escaped, ... This bill will ensure that the door is never opened again to abusing sick animals, jeopardizing the public health, threatening the American consumer's confidence in the safety of our meat and potentially undermining a valuable sector of our economy.

    since last fall, I have tried again and again to work with FEMA on this rule so that 911 first responders and their families could start collecting the funds raised by the 911 Heroes Stamp. But at every step, FEMA - which does a spectacular job responding to disasters and emergencies throughout the country - refused to accept input or provide any feedback as to the content of the rule or when it would be published. I have enormous respect and admiration for what FEMA does in crises, which is why I'm so disappointed in this rule. Unfortunately, more than 45 months since the stamp was created, 38 months since the stamp went on sale, and more than six months since beginning work on the rule, what's been produced is, frankly, half-a ed bureaucratic bulls t . New York's best and bravest deserve far, far better than this.

    If the PM wants to answer a different question, thats fine, and thats a good answer to a different question. But thats not the question. When it comes to this vote, will he be voting with or against the US.


    People are tired of all the litigation. They're tired of the high insurance costs. The legislation will require all developers to use better practices that the good developers are using now and should result in an overall better product.

    If a jerk burns the flag, America is not threatened, democracy is not under siege, freedom is not at risk.

    India is a regional power. It does not need anything to establish it.

    This is a win for the consumer, for our industry, and the government because it narrows the channels to report and correct problems.

    We have to have some rules and regulations in America, or the world would empty out here.

    I just thought it was unconscionable for the Congress to insert itself into this debate. We are particularly unqualified to make that decision and to intrude ourselves into the lives of this family.

    Right now, the government must devote its energy to the rescue and recovery of the affected region and we cannot thank or pay the brave rescue workers enough for the lives they've already saved, ... But we cannot ignore how the federal government has failed to protect the health and safety of its citizens.

    You need your neighbors from time to time to help you get through a situation. Having good relations with your neighbor is just being smart.

    Sometimes people who are Jewish are held to a higher standard which sometimes we take great pride in.

    No, you can't call your vote in. You have to be there on the floor to vote.

    I'm in favor of immigration but we also need rules.

    What has the federal government been doing all these years to prepare for a disaster striking a major American city, ... With all the bureaucratic federal agencies, super czars and homeland preparedness, there seems to be no national or regional master plan to evacuate people, bring in relief and adequately deal with a large scale emergency of this nature. Is there a plan in place for how to deal with the profiteers when the resettling and rebuilding begins Is there a plan to freeze oil prices

    The leadership of the president - and this has nothing to do with him being a Republican, it just has to do with, I believe, the whole administration including the president - has been totally inept,

    And it's absolutely hypocritical for the political party that talks about states rights, to suddenly ignore states rights, that say that the federal government or federalism has no business in this kind of business.



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