If today is anything like the typical day of the past 3 years, three American soldiers will die in Iraq or Afghanistan,… — Alcee Hastings Afghanistan Copy Share Image
Today, barely 5 percent of all containers coming into the United States through our ports are scanned. — Alcee Hastings Barely Copy Share Image
Disaster management should be coordinated by the federal government, .. It is our exact responsibility. — Alcee Hastings Disaster 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… — Alcee Hastings Believe 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… — Alcee Hastings Commitment 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… — Alcee Hastings Borders 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,… — Alcee Hastings Believe 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… — Alcee Hastings Accomplishment 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… — Alcee Hastings California 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… — Alcee Hastings Accomplish 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… — Alcee Hastings Africa 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… — Alcee Hastings Addresses Copy Share Image
Given the fact that most religions share basic values, it is most unfortunate that religious people can be played off against each… — Alcee Hastings Belief Copy Share Image
I am thankful for our democracy, liberty, and prosperity, and that so many Americans have dedicated their lives to improving our country… — Alcee Hastings Country Copy Share Image
The actions of the terrorist organizations, Hezbollah, in Lebanon, and Hamas, in Gaza, against Israel are unconscionable. Instead of working towards peace,… — Alcee Hastings Action Copy Share Image
FEMA has lost its focus, and Floridians know first-hand of the agency's shortcomings, .. Natural disaster preparedness and response programs have become… — Alcee Hastings Agency Copy Share Image
While few religious leaders and scholars would doubt the commonalities that exist among the various religious groups, the followers of these religions… — Alcee Hastings Among 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… — Alcee Hastings Am Copy Share Image
The world is better because of Coretta Scott King. She affected countless lives and her voice will be deeply missed, especially by… — Alcee Hastings Affected Copy Share Image
Moreover, I want us to urge political and religious leaders, and all peoples of the world, to move forward in a conciliatory… — Alcee Hastings Balanced Copy Share Image
Today, the Federal minimum wage purchases less than it has at any point in the last 50 years. Let me repeat: The… — Alcee Hastings Any Copy Share Image
I am pleased to see that many of the world's leaders have publicly recognized that the crisis in the Middle East was… — Alcee Hastings Crisis Copy Share Image
Anybody toting guns and stripping moose don't care too much about what they do with Jews and blacks. — Alcee Hastings Care Copy Share Image
