Click image to open in Windows Media Player. Mr. PASCRELL . We must overturn the President's veto, Madam Speaker. This time the President has gone too far. He is jeopardizing the health of over 44 million seniors. This legislation is in the best interest of Medicare patients, physicians, pharmacies, and other care providers. Rolling back this administration's efforts to privatize Medicare is a cr... Read more »

Mr. PASCRELL . Thank you for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of their 35th anniversary. We must take every opportunity to honor our brave law enforcement officers, but we often forget the critical importance of the DEA and the terrible dangers that their officers face in order to keep our streets safe from drugs. When... Read more »

Click image to open in Windows Media Player. Mr. PASCRELL . Mr. Speaker, I'm proud to rise in support of H.R. 6346, the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act. And I want to commend the gentleman from Michigan not only for this legislation but other legislation he's put forward debunking the theory that this is simply a supply-and-demand problem. It is not. It is not. The New York Mercantile Exchan... Read more »

Click image to open in Windows Media Player. Mr. PASCRELL . Mr. Chairman, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 is a great piece of legislation. I want to commend Chairman Oberstar and Chairwoman Corrine Brown. I know how hard you worked on this the last several years, both of you, and of course, Ranking Member Mica and Mr. Shuster from Pennsylvania. The need for a strong, nat... Read more »

Click image to open in Windows Media Player. Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to stand in strong support of S. 254, or H.R. 1609 in the House, to award this posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to Constantino Brumidi which would be displayed in the Capitol Visitor's Center. This American immigrant was the creator of some of the most beautiful works of art in the United States Capitol Bui... Read more »

Click image to open in Windows Media Player. Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Chairman, to all of those on both sides of the aisle who made it possible for the reauthorization bill to come to the floor today, I say thank you, and all the services. The U.S. Fire Administration, through FEMA, provides the leadership, the coordination, and support services for fire prevention and control, which is critical. I mean... Read more »

Click image to open in Windows Media Player. Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, in case anyone was still under the impression that the President was serious about changing the dynamics on the ground in Iraq, they should put all those hopes aside. If the administration gets its way, this President will leave 8,000 more troops in Iraq when he leaves office than were there before the surge last year. In 2... Read more »

Click image to open in Windows Media Player. Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, this day has been many years in the making. This mental health parity will be a signature jewel in the crown of the 110th Congress. This legislation reflects our deepest values as Americans. I want to thank Congressman Kennedy and Congressman Ramstad for your long labors in making real mental health parity a reality. Families... Read more »

Click image to open in Windows Media Player. Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 5351, and now we are trying to shift from fear to new policy. That's what this is all about. Chairman Rangel deserves ample commendation for crafting this wise bill. I can't totally disagree with the gentleman from Pennsylvania that just spoke. So we should want to turn to the next chapter. We... Read more »

Click image to open in Windows Media Player. Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate the football Giants on their improbable and inspirational Super Bowl victory. House Resolution 960, I'm sure, will get tremendous support here. On any list of the most memorable moments in sports history, the word ``underdog'' often makes an appearance. We always seem to remember the team that ove... Read more »