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Clyburn On Passage Of Emergency Supplemental
March 23, 2007
“This vote put us on the glidepath to ending the war in Iraq. Passage of the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Health and Iraq Accountability Act of 2007 lets the American people know that Democrats are serious about moving in a new direction; serious about changing course in Iraq; serious about responding to the victims of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma; serious about honoring and protecting the men and women fighting in harms way; serious about providing for our veterans who are suffering from broken promises of this administration and previous Congresses; and we’re serious about America becoming America again.”
Clyburn On Starting The Fifth Year Of The Iraq War
March 19, 2007
“I see this solemn anniversary as the beginning of the end. After more than 3,200 U.S. troops have died, more than 20,000 U.S. troops have been wounded, and more than $400 billion of taxpayer dollars have been appropriated, this is the first time a Congress is changing the course in Iraq. The Democratic majority is reinstating oversight and accountability of the administration, ending the blank check for the president’s war, and setting a timeline for the phased redeployment of our U.S. military. By August 2008 at the latest, U.S. combat troops will be redeployed from Iraq.
Democrats Deliver
Emergency War Time Spending Bill Includes Gulf Coast Recovery Assistance
March 13, 2007
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today commended the leadership of Appropriations Chairman David Obey and the members of the Gulf Coast Region for their tireless work on to include assistance for the areas impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the war time emergency supplemental funding bill.
Democrats Make Progress on Iraq Emergency Spending Request
March 8, 2007
“Today we offer our next step, a carefully crafted emergency war time spending bill that, for the first time, puts benchmarks and timelines in place to require Iraqis to take control of Iraq, and establishes a process to begin our withdrawal from Iraq. It also provides funding to fight the resurgence of al Qaeda in Afghanistan. The key to this legislation, however, are the measures that provide equipment and resources for our military on the ground, and funding for the Veterans Administration to care for our soldiers who served so honorably.”
Majority Whip Clyburn on LBJ
March 6, 2007
“Madame Speaker, as a former history teacher, who started his educational pursuits as a four-year-old in his mother’s kindergarten, I proudly rise in support of HR 584, legislation to designate the headquarters building of the Department of Education, here in Washington DC, as the Lyndon Baines Johnson Federal Building.
Clyburn Joins 8th Annual Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage to Alabama
March 2, 2007
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn will join this weekend’s 8th Annual Civil Rights Pilgrimage to Selma, Montgomery, and Birmingham, Alabama, organized by Georgia Rep. John Lewis and sponsored by the Faith and Politics institute. Lewis serves as Clyburn’s second-in-command, as Senior Chief Deputy Whip. The senior Democratic lawmakers began their friendship over 40 years ago during the organizational meetings for the Civil Rights Group, Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee.
Democrats Challenge Bush to Take Action During His Visit to the Gulf Coast
March 1, 2007
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn and his Democratic colleagues today challenged President Bush to take real action during his tour of the Gulf Coast, and agree to sign legislation moving quickly through the House to waive the local matching fund requirements under federal aid regulation. Clyburn held a press conference following the most-recent in a series of meetings with members of the Gulf Coast, Democratic Leadership and Committee Chairmen to address disaster response needs in the region.
Democrats Deliver on Gulf Coast Recovery
March 1, 2007
Democrats came into the majority only two months ago, compared to the 18 months the Republican Majority and the White House have been in a position to address the needs of the Gulf Coast. Following is a list of activity in the House relating to Democrats’ action Gulf Coast recovery efforts...
Democrats Prepare Briefing for President on His Trip to Gulf Coast
February 28, 2007
Hurricane Katrina struck U.S. soil on August 29, 2005, and the world watched over several days as the federal government failed to adequately respond to the needs of fellow Americans. It has been nearly 18 months since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast and the region still struggles.
Clyburn Convenes Committee Chairmen On Katrina
February 16, 2007
At the request of Speaker Pelosi, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today convened the first in a series of meetings of Democratic leadership, committee chairmen, Gulf Coast members and Tri-Caucus chairmen to discuss the needs and legislative priorities related to the relief and recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast as a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Clyburn Floor Statement on Iraq Resolution
February 15, 2007
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn this morning, led-off today’s debate on H.Con.Res. 60, a House resolution opposing President Bush’s plans to send more than 20,000 additional troops into Iraq. Clyburn spoke on the third day debate in which every Member of Congress is allotted five minutes to speak on the issue. Lawmakers are scheduled to vote on the resolution tomorrow.
Clyburn on Charlie Norwood
February 13, 2007
“Even though Congressman Norwood was from Georgia, more often than not, he flew out of Columbia South Carolina, to the Nation’s Capital when we were in session. I got to know him quite well on those flights back to Washington D.C.. We often talked about politics, our differing views, and smiled about how we canceled each other out. We shared a love of country and respect for one another. He was a great Congressman who served his constituents well. Those who got to know him as I did, came to love and respect him as a treasured colleague and great American. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.”
House Democratic Leaders Regarding Iraq Resolution to Be Debated This Week
February 12, 2007
House Democratic Leaders released the following statements today regarding a concurrent resolution that will be debated on the Floor this week. The resolution expresses support for American troops and disapproval of the President's plan to increase the number of troops in Iraq.
Clyburn On President's Budget
February 6, 2007
“What we see in this budget is more of the same from the Deficit President. He uses accounting gimmicks like unrealistic war spending and a short-term fix to the AMT, and he spends the Social Security and Medicare trust funds to balance the budget. An honest look shows his budget adds $3.2 trillion to the deficit over the next 10 years. But that’s not the only deficit he’s creating.
Clyburn Kicks Off Black History Month With Democratic Radio Address
February 3, 2007
“In the first 100 hours of the legislative session, we ushered through broad reform measures and a widely bipartisan legislative package that honored the promises we made during the campaign season. It was not a Black agenda or Hispanic agenda. It was not an Asian agenda or a middle-class agenda. Yet it was all those agendas because it was an American agenda.
Clyburn Congratulates Lorraine C. Miller On Her Appointment to Clerk of the House
January 31, 2007
“As the first African-American Clerk of House, and only the third woman Clerk in over 200 years, this appointment is nothing short of historic. I am proud to see an unprecedented level of diversity at the highest ranks of power in the 110th Congress, and Ms. Miller’s appointment is another step in the right direction. It is fitting, on the eve of Black History Month, to honor a woman who is not only helping break the marble ceiling but is also breaking racial barriers.
House Completes 100 Hour Agenda
January 18, 2007
“We showed the political will to advance an agenda, not for the special interests, but for the American people: greater access to affordable education, safer and more secure communities, a fairer wage for an honest day’s work, a pathway to energy independence, and lower prescription drug costs.
Clyburn On the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 2007
"As I consider the challenges we face nationally and internationally, I am struck by Dr. King's words, 'More and more I feel that the people of ill will have used time much more effectively than have the people of good will. We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people.'
Clyburn Sworn-in to 110th Congress
January 4, 2007
“What we see in this budget is more of the same from the Deficit President. He uses accounting gimmicks like unrealistic war spending and a short-term fix to the AMT, and he spends the Social Security and Medicare trust funds to balance the budget. An honest look shows his budget adds $3.2 trillion to the deficit over the next 10 years. But that’s not the only deficit he’s creating.
Clyburn Statement on President Ford
December 27, 2006
House Majority Whip-elect James E. Clyburn today released the following statement on the passing of the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford: “President Ford was most poignant in his declaration to Congress when he took the highest office, ‘I am a Ford, not a Lincoln.’ It was with that humble, practical and resourceful approach that he led this country through a turbulent time. As we approach a new year and a new majority, our leaders would serve this nation well to learn from President Ford’s conciliatory style and steady vision.
Clyburn on the Life of Entertainer James Brown
December 27, 2006
House Majority Whip-Elect James E. Clyburn today released the following statement on the passing of entertainer James Brown: “I am saddened by the news of James Brown's passing. His enumerated contributions to music and to this country will not soon be forgotten. “I am saddened by the news of James Brown's passing. His enumerated contributions to music and to this country will not soon be forgotten.
Congressional Leadership Meets with President Bush at White House
December 8, 2006
House Majority Whip-elect, Congressman James E. Clyburn today joined Leaders from the House and Senate at a White House meeting with President Bush. Discussion at the meeting included Iraq and the President's recent travels abroad.
Clyburn Responds to Ethics Committee Report on Foley Case
December 8, 2006
House Majority Whip-elect James E. Clyburn today responded to the report released by the House Ethics Committee on the improper conduct of former Congressman Mark Foley.
Clyburn Announces Whip Team
December 6, 2006
House Majority Whip-elect, Congressman James E. Clyburn today announced his whip team for the 110th Congress which will include two new members, Reps. G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20).
Clyburn on Report from Iraq Study Group
December 6, 2006
House Majority Whip-elect, Congressman James E. Clyburn today made the following remarks about the Iraq Study Group report released today: “There is no question that the way forward in Iraq will be one of our greatest challenges in the new majority, but we plan to give it the attention, open debate and sober reasoning it deserves. The sacrifices, dedication and patriotism of our elite military and their families deserve no less.
Clyburn on World Aids Day
November 30, 2006
House Majority Whip-elect, Congressman James E. Clyburn today made the following remarks about World AIDS Day, which will be commemorated tomorrow, Friday, December 1: “The test of our progress as a great nation is how we reach out to, lift up and support those who are suffering. On this eve of World AIDS Day it is time we take up this calling and act. The Book of James clearly tells us that ‘faith without works is dead.’
Clyburn Elected House Majority Whip
November 16, 2006
The House Democratic Caucus today elected a new majority leadership team for 110th Congress. Outgoing House Democratic Caucus Chairman James E. Clyburn today made the following remarks after his colleagues elected him Majority Whip, third-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives.
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