House Proceeding 07-24-09 on Jul 24th, 2009 :: 1:34:35 to 1:38:40
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1:34:32 to 1:34:52( Edit History Discussion )

David R. Obey: addicted society that no longer has free will. are we going to have countability in america or not and are we going to fund this type of project? the chair: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from wisconsin. mr. obey: i yield myself three minutes. the chair: the gentleman is recognized. mr. obey: let me point out that

1:34:35 to 1:38:40( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: David R. Obey

1:34:53 to 1:35:13( Edit History Discussion )

David R. Obey: the underlying language in this bill is a compromise. it lists the ban permit federal funds to be used within 1,000 feet of schools, playgrounds, youth center,

1:35:14 to 1:35:34( Edit History Discussion )

David R. Obey: swimming areas or any event sponsored by such entity. there's overwhelming evidence that syringe exchange programs, when implemented as part of a comprehensive strategy, are an effective part of health intervention for reducing h.i.v. and hepatitis and do not promote drug use.

1:35:35 to 1:35:55( Edit History Discussion )

David R. Obey: let me be clear. i detest illegal drug use. national security threat. it ruins lives, it causes crime, it gets us into wars against drugs in colombia, and mexico, and it gets us into another war in afghanistan because of poppy production.

1:35:56 to 1:36:18( Edit History Discussion )

David R. Obey: so i hate illegal drugs. but even more, i hate the spread of aids. and ther evidence that we can help stop the spread of aids by allowing needle exchange programs. they are endorsed by leading public health organizations such as the institute of medicine, the world health organization, the ameran

1:36:19 to 1:36:39( Edit History Discussion )

David R. Obey: academy of pediatrics, the american medical association, the american nurses association, the american public health association. they're endorsed by people such as dr. anthony fouchi, the nation's leading worker against aid.

1:36:40 to 1:37:00( Edit History Discussion )

David R. Obey: they're endorsed by a former surgeon general, c. everett koop and david satcher who served under republican and democratic administrations. and they are endorsed by people such as captain andrew smith from the los angeles police department, robert schwartz, deputy chief of place, atlantic

1:37:22 to 1:37:43( Edit History Discussion )

David R. Obey: if we do not support this underlying committee amendment. i want to say something personal. if we lose this amendment, it is not going to be because a lot of people on this house floor really believe that this ban makes sense. it will be because many members are concerned and fear a cheap

1:37:44 to 1:38:05( Edit History Discussion )

David R. Obey: shot political 30-second a that distorts their position, spreads half-truths, and scares people. i understand that concern. but the goal -- but for the good of the country, we are being paid -- i yield myself one additional minute. for the good of the country, we are being paid to ignore that

1:38:06 to 1:38:26( Edit History Discussion )

David R. Obey: kind of pressure and simply do the right thing for the country. i ask every member of the house to do the right thing because if you do, it will i ask them to vote no on th amendment. the chair: does the gentleman reserve? the gentleman from indiana has yielded back.

1:38:27 to 1:38:41( Edit History Discussion )

David R. Obey: the gentleman from wisconsin yields back the balance of his time. the question son the amendment offered by the gentleman from indiana. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, the noes have it. mr. souder: on that, i'd like a recorded vote.