This Congress has promised all manner of border security and port security to the tune of billions of dollars... yet we have - to date - funded our promises for port security at only $900 million. That's quite a distance… — Solomon Ortiz Copy Share Image
Over the last five years, the Administration and the majority in Congress have appropriated less than $900 million for port security grants - despite the Coast Guard's determination that $5.4 billion is needed over 10 years. — Solomon Ortiz Copy Share Image
From the bitter cold winter at Valley Forge, to the mountains of Afghanistan and the deserts of Iraq, our soldiers have courageously answered when… — Solomon Ortiz Copy Share Image
As a father and grandfather, I have witnessed firsthand the joy of new life entering the world. I know the pain and apprehension that… — Solomon Ortiz Copy Share Image
Education makes children less dependent upon others and opens doors to better jobs and career possibilities. — Solomon Ortiz Copy Share Image
The Peace Corps is an outstanding organization that promotes peace through helping countless individuals who want to help build a better life for the… — Solomon Ortiz Copy Share Image
I have fought to protect those benefits that ensure better salaries for teachers across the Nation such as grants to pay off student loans… — Solomon Ortiz Copy Share Image
In South Texas, we understand how vital port security is and we fear the day a weapon of mass destruction could be brought into… — Solomon Ortiz Copy Share Image
Teachers are our greatest public servants; they spend their lives educating our young people and shaping our Nation for tomorrow. — Solomon Ortiz Copy Share Image
To date, nearly 100,000 Hispanics have died with AIDS. Since Hispanics are the fastest growing minority group in the United States, our challenge is… — Solomon Ortiz Copy Share Image
Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students. — Solomon Ortiz Copy Share Image
In fact, in 2002, the Secretary of Defense authorized such support on a reimbursable basis to organizations formerly components of the Department of Justice… — Solomon Ortiz Copy Share Image
While I believe our Constitution allows for State and local governments to execute the power of eminent domain for those purposes that specifically serve… — Solomon Ortiz Copy Share Image
Supporting the troops has got to mean more than bumper stickers on pickup trucks, my friends. We need to give them what they need. — Solomon Ortiz Copy Share Image
