| Statements : 2007
Clyburn Statement on 50th Anniversary of Little Rock Nine
September 25, 2007
Washington, D.C. –“As a civil rights activist in South Carolina and organizer of one of the first sit-ins in that state, the Little Rock Nine serve as able examples for us of what can be achieved when individuals take principled stands for fairness and equality. Their struggle and selfless sacrifices demonstrate that insurmountable social ills can be defeated by altruistic acts and enduring deeds of valor.”
Clyburn Statement on the Six Year Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks
September 11, 2007
Washington, D.C. – “The American way of life before September 11, 2001, stands in stark contrast to the increasingly heightened state of alertness and vigilance that now permeates our society. As we continue to move forward in the healing process and further adapt to our post-September 11th environment, it is imperative that all segments of our society work in a cohesive and collective manner to better ensure that we never experience a tragedy of such magnitude ever again. That is why this Congress worked in a bipartisan manner in passing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act. This landmark bill enacts the recommendations of the bipartisan 9/11 Commission into law and works towards securing our ports and protecting our nation’s must vulnerable cities from terrorist attacks.
Clyburn Statement on Petraeus, Crocker Testimony
September 10, 2007
Washington, D.C. – “The President fails to understand that our marginal military successes in Anbar province have not produced the large-scale political reforms necessary to bring the Iraqis long-term peace and stability. If the Bush Administration continues to stubbornly promote the status quo of more troops and more time with no political and diplomatic progress, continued chaos and rampant sectarian violence will continue to occur in Iraq.”
Clyburn Statement on Draft GAO Report on Iraq
August 30, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC—“With over 3,000 U.S. casualties and several thousand Iraqi civilians having perished in this war, now is the time for the President and Congressional Republicans to work with Democrats in a bipartisan fashion in coming up with a viable solution to the increasingly precarious state of affairs that currently exist in Iraq.”
Clyburn Remarks -- House Democrats Commit to a Partnership for the Future
August 14, 2007
NEW ORLEANS, LA—"It's true we came here last year and made some promises to the people of the Gulf Coast. And as it says in the book of James, when your brother or sister comes to you hungry and naked, it's not enough to tell them to go in peace, you have to clothe them and feed them.
Our words were heartfelt and powerful last year, but it was our deeds that mattered and we delivered."
Clyburn Statement Following Meeting with Governor Blanco
June 19, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC—“Democrats are committed to helping the region rebuild. We’re aware of the program’s shortfalls which we discussed at today’s meeting. We have asked the state for a commitment of $1.5 billion out of their state surpluses before we can consider federal funding. We also noted that there is $1.2 billion in a comprehensive housing bill, HR 1227, crafted by Chairwoman Maxine Waters and $375 million in Chairman Barney Frank’s GSE housing reform bill, HR 1427, to address housing needs in Louisiana. However, when allocating federal dollars we must ensure there’s a system of accountability and efficiency in place. We will continue to talk about the Governor’s proposal and discuss options on how best to remedy the housing crisis in Louisiana.”
Clyburn Statement on the Passing of House Administration Chairwoman Juanita Millender-McDonald
April 22, 2007
“Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald was known for her spirit and commitment to this body through her work as Chairwoman of the House Administration Committee, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues among other groups. She was highly regarded for her work to correct voting irregularities and voter disenfranchisement, ending human trafficking, defending women’s rights across the globe, and stopping genocide in Cambodia, Darfur and other countries where human rights are threatened.
Clyburn Statement on Earth Day
April 20, 2007
“We can no longer dismiss the overwhelming evidence brought forth by scientists, environmentalists, community leaders, and the faith community regarding climate change. In order to maintain a livable earth for our children and our grandchildren, we must take strong steps to reduce harmful emissions, cease our dependence on foreign oil, and create alternative sources of renewable energy.
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