House Proceeding on Jun 14th, 2006 :: 1:28:41 to 1:30:16
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Speech By: James P. McGovern

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James P. McGovern: against the community of faith. the chairman: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from arizona has 1 1/2 minutes remaining. mr. flake: i yield one minute to the gentlelady from

1:28:41 to 1:28:52( Edit History Discussion )

Jo Ann Emerson: missouri. the chairman: the gentlewoman, mrs. emerson, is recognized. mrs. emerson: i rise in support of this commonsense amendment to protect the ability of religious groups to continue their ministries

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Speech By: Jo Ann Emerson

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Jo Ann Emerson: in cuba. i'm aware that opponents of this amendment will claim it's misguided and could result in tying the hands of expanded religious travel to cuba, but experience tells a different story.

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Jo Ann Emerson: nothing in our experience of working with the administration on cuba policy leads to a conclusion that a liberalization of our cuba travel policy is likely. in fact, experience tells a different

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Jo Ann Emerson: story. a story of increased regulation, increased hurdles, and increased difficulties in all forms of travel and trade with one of our closest neighbors. it's a tribute to the work being accomplished

1:29:26 to 1:29:41( Edit History Discussion )

Jo Ann Emerson: by religious groups that the religious travel licenses received so much support. however we the supporters of the right to conduct nonpolitical religious work must remain vigilant in protecting

1:29:41 to 1:29:53( Edit History Discussion )

Jo Ann Emerson: the ability of those workers to travel to where they are called. this amendment will accomplish that goal. some may call up prospective, some may call it misguided, experience would call it necessary.

1:29:53 to 1:30:03( Edit History Discussion )

Jo Ann Emerson: i yield back. the chairman: the gentlelady's time has expired. the gentleman from arizona. for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts rise? mr. olver: i move to strike the last

1:30:03 to 1:30:16( Edit History Discussion )

Jo Ann Emerson: word. the chairman: the gentleman is recognized for five minutes. mr. olver: thank you, mr. chairman. i yield my time to the gentlelady from california, ms. lee. the chairman: the gentlewoman is recognized.

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Barbara Lee: ms. lee: thank you, mr. chairman. i want to thank the gentleman for yielding and for your leadership and for helping us sort through this very difficult but important issue. i am a proud co-sponsor

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Speech By: Barbara Lee