Given the fact that most religions share basic values, it is most unfortunate that religious people can be played off against each other so easily. One possible reason for this may be that people do not know enough about other… — Alcee Hastings Copy Share Image
Mr. Speaker, I am deeply concerned that many regions of this world are suffering from the effects of armed conflicts with religious aspects. I believe that the differences of faith are not the real reason for these conflicts. — Alcee Hastings Copy Share Image
If today is anything like the typical day of the past 3 years, three American soldiers will die in Iraq or Afghanistan, the Taliban… — Alcee Hastings Copy Share Image
Today, barely 5 percent of all containers coming into the United States through our ports are scanned. — Alcee Hastings Copy Share Image
Disaster management should be coordinated by the federal government, .. It is our exact responsibility. — Alcee Hastings Copy Share Image
I find it difficult to believe that God would want us to strip the courts of their powers to interpret the laws of this… — Alcee Hastings Copy Share Image
Nearly 60 years ago, the international community made a commitment to put an end to the crime of genocide by ratifying the United Nations… — Alcee Hastings Copy Share Image
Unprovoked attacks on Israel's borders, murdering Israeli soldiers, taking Israeli hostages and showering rockets targeting and killing Israeli civilians are not furthering any legitimate… — Alcee Hastings Copy Share Image
Not just Christians and Jews, but also Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and the followers of many other religions believe in values like peace, respect, tolerance… — Alcee Hastings Copy Share Image
If Americans want to see results instead of rhetoric, if taxpayers would like solutions instead of sound bites, and hard work instead of horse… — Alcee Hastings Copy Share Image
The Middle East is literally going up in flames, as is California, and Katrina's problems haven't been solved, and Congress' response is to criticize… — Alcee Hastings Copy Share Image
There ain't no rules here, we're trying to accomplish something...All this talk about rules...When the deal goes down...we make 'em up as we go… — Alcee Hastings Copy Share Image
Yesterday in this country we had people die of hunger and malnutrition. In some parts of this country, the infant mortality rate rivals that… — Alcee Hastings Copy Share Image
Usually, it is not my habit to address religious issues on the floor. I strongly believe in a person's right to religious freedom, as… — Alcee Hastings Copy Share Image
