From the bitter cold winter at Valley Forge, to the mountains of Afghanistan and the deserts of Iraq, our soldiers have courageously… — Solomon Ortiz Afghanistan 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… — Solomon Ortiz Apprehension Copy Share Image
Education makes children less dependent upon others and opens doors to better jobs and career possibilities. — Solomon Ortiz Better job 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… — Solomon Ortiz Better life 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… — Solomon Ortiz America 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… — Solomon Ortiz Cybersecurity 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 Mentorship 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… — Solomon Ortiz Aids 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 Impact 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… — Solomon Ortiz Components 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… — Solomon Ortiz Believe 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… — Solomon Ortiz Bumper Copy Share Image
Education is the silver bullet to improve this Nation's standing worldwide... and our teachers know that. — Solomon Ortiz Bullet Copy Share Image
This nation's 23 million small businesses need a budget that reflects their value to the economy. — Solomon Ortiz Budget Copy Share Image
Education should be one of our top funding priorities; talking about it does not help the teachers and students who desperately need… — Solomon Ortiz Fulfilled Copy Share Image
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Peace Corps as it reached its 45th anniversary on March 1, 2006. — Solomon Ortiz Anniversary Copy Share Image
As a former veteran, I understand the needs of veterans, and have been clear - we will work together, stand together with… — Solomon Ortiz Together Copy Share Image
When no other schools in the Southeastern Conference or the former Southwestern Conference would award them athletic scholarships, African Americans had been… — Solomon Ortiz African american Copy Share Image
Small businesses drive this economy and it is unacceptable that the President's budget proposal does not give them the tools they need… — Solomon Ortiz Business Copy Share Image
For my constituents, owning a home is the culmination of many years of hard work and the realization of the American Dream.… — Solomon Ortiz American dream Copy Share Image
I worked with the March of Dimes to enact legislation for a national birth defects prevention program to provide surveillance, research and… — Solomon Ortiz Birth Copy Share Image
It matters not what your individual position is on either war we are currently prosecuting - in Iraq or Afghanistan - certainly… — Solomon Ortiz Afghanistan Copy Share Image
This Congress has promised all manner of border security and port security to the tune of billions of dollars... yet we have… — Solomon Ortiz Billions 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… — Solomon Ortiz Administration Copy Share Image
In addition to serving overseas, the Peace Corps' Crisis Corps Volunteers have helped their fellow Americans. — Solomon Ortiz Addition Copy Share Image
