Russ Carnahan

The regional security in the Middle East cannot be further compromised by an Iranian loose cannon.

— Russ Carnahan

The U.S. Coast Guard is a shining example of how well a Federal agency can perform with its flexibility, speed, and expertise.

— Russ Carnahan

6.6 million people will benefit from a rise in the minimum wage.

— Russ Carnahan

It is time this Congress listened to the American people and minimum-wage workers, and it is time that we act.

— Russ Carnahan

Does anyone really believe it is possible to make even the most basic ends meet on $5.15 an hour?

— Russ Carnahan

There is little doubt that Iran is on a mission to rebuild its nuclear weapons and use that capability to wreak havoc…

— Russ Carnahan

Five years of Republicans' failed energy policies have resulted in Americans paying twice as much at the pump as they did in…

— Russ Carnahan

Without action, we are going to continue to allow Iran to be a safe harbor for terrorists, see its economy further deteriorate,…

— Russ Carnahan

In 2003, this House voted to kill a Democratic amendment to add $250 million for port security grants; then again, in 2005,…

— Russ Carnahan

I also rise today in strong support of forward movement on the implementation of health information technology, which has the potential to…

— Russ Carnahan

It is irresponsible for this Congress to not investigate the President's lack of an exit strategy, and the fraud, waste, and abuse…

— Russ Carnahan

We know that in 2001 it was believed 78 stem cell lines existed. But now we know there are only 22 that…

— Russ Carnahan

The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act is an important authorization for our country and for our citizens, as we have seen…

— Russ Carnahan

We have a VA hospital back home in St. Louis. Like many of our colleagues, we hear continued concerns about the access…

— Russ Carnahan

Congress has not raised the minimum wage since 1997. The minimum wage is now at its lowest level in 50 years adjusted for inflation.

— Russ Carnahan

From protecting our natural resources to providing maritime security and national defense, the Coast Guard's duties are broad in scope, and the…

— Russ Carnahan

Americans are also feeling the effects of soaring energy prices at the gas pump. The double burden of these added expenses will…

— Russ Carnahan

The American people have every right to be outraged with the administration's approval of the UAE port deal. It is time the…

— Russ Carnahan

As winter weather settles in around the country, millions of American families are facing skyrocketing home heating prices with even greater impact…

— Russ Carnahan

After the Great Depression and after public urging, a nationwide public competition was held to determine a design for a memorial that…

— Russ Carnahan

Americans rightly asked, if this is the way our government responds to a natural disaster it knew about days in advance, how…

— Russ Carnahan