Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Peace Corps as it reached its 45th anniversary on March 1, 2006. — Solomon Ortiz Copy Share Image
To honor our national promise to our veterans, we must continue to improve services for our men and women in uniform today and provide long overdue benefits for the veterans and military retirees who have already served. — 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
