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House Proceeding 10-02-07 on Oct 2nd, 2007 :: 1:29:09 to 1:31:52
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Ted Poe

1:26:45 to 1:29:09( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Ted Poe

Ted Poe

1:28:52 to 1:29:09( Edit History Discussion )

Ted Poe: gentleman from california. hermanman i would like to yield five minutes to the gentlelady from texas who is the chairperson of the transportation and infrastructure subcommittee on water

Eddie Bernice Johnson

1:29:09 to 1:29:27( Edit History Discussion )

Eddie Bernice Johnson: resources and environment and, more importantly, the author of this legislation. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from texas is i recognized for five minutees. ms. johnson: thank you.

Eddie Bernice Johnson

1:29:09 to 1:31:52( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Eddie Bernice Johnson

Eddie Bernice Johnson

1:29:27 to 1:29:41( Edit History Discussion )

Eddie Bernice Johnson: on september 13, 2007, muslims in america and around the world celebrated the commencement of the islamic holy month of ramadan. i'd like to thank chairman lantos, congresswoman ros-lehtinen,

Eddie Bernice Johnson

1:29:41 to 1:29:57( Edit History Discussion )

Eddie Bernice Johnson: congressman meek, congressman ellisson and the staffe association for their continued support and leadership in this historic bill. the two best that i know are on my staff, my chief of staff is

1:29:57 to 1:30:16( Edit History Discussion )

a turkish american and legislative assistant, legislative assistant. house resolution 635 recognizes muslims around the world and commemorates them during their holy month of ramadan. ramadan

Eddie Bernice Johnson

1:30:16 to 1:30:28( Edit History Discussion )

Eddie Bernice Johnson: is observed in the faith -- in the ninth month of the islamic lunar calendar of the -- islam is a faith that places great emphasis on knowledge, therefore it is a faith of reson and peace. .

Eddie Bernice Johnson

1:30:28 to 1:30:41( Edit History Discussion )

Eddie Bernice Johnson: the month of ramadan is a time of heightened spiritual awareness, family bonding, communal service and worship and self-renewal for muslims everywhere. it is a month of fasting from sunrise

Eddie Bernice Johnson

1:30:41 to 1:30:52( Edit History Discussion )

Eddie Bernice Johnson: to sunset for over one billion muslims throughout the world. during this month muslim americans are appreciative for america's tradition of diversity. community displaces its appreciation

Eddie Bernice Johnson

1:30:52 to 1:31:07( Edit History Discussion )

Eddie Bernice Johnson: by reconfirming its duty to ensure human dignity and bert future for all. the muslim american community contributes to the vibrant growth of american society and culture. muslim americans play

Eddie Bernice Johnson

1:31:07 to 1:31:25( Edit History Discussion )

Eddie Bernice Johnson: a significant role in our nation's political process, economic growth, scientific development, free enterprise, religious tolerance, law enforcement, and homeland security. american purelyistic

Eddie Bernice Johnson

1:31:25 to 1:31:34( Edit History Discussion )

Eddie Bernice Johnson: -- pluralistic ideals, and multiculturalism are expanded and strengthened by the contribution of muslim american civic participation. i'd like to say ramadan to all muslims. thank you. i speak texas

Eddie Bernice Johnson

1:31:34 to 1:31:41( Edit History Discussion )

Eddie Bernice Johnson: englieash. thank you. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from texas yields back her time. the gentleman from california reserves the balance of his time. the gentleman from

Eddie Bernice Johnson

1:31:41 to 1:31:52( Edit History Discussion )

Eddie Bernice Johnson: texas. mr. poe: i continue to reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas reserves the balance of his time. im the gentleman from california. mr. sherman:

Bill Jr.Pascrell

1:31:52 to 1:32:03( Edit History Discussion )

Bill Jr.Pascrell: at this point i'd like to yield three minoutes to a member of both the committee on ways and means and the homeland security committee, the gentleman from new jersey, mr. pascrell. the

Bill Jr.Pascrell

1:31:52 to 1:35:54( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Bill Jr.Pascrell

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