Occupation: American Politician Birth: June 19, 1947
As a civil rights leader, Mrs. King's vision of racial peace and nonviolent social change was a fortifying staple in advancing the civil rights movem….
And yet 50 percent of the kids who start high school in the United States today do not finish high school..
The sexual abuse and exploitation of children is one of the most vicious crimes conceivable, a violation of mankind's most basic duty to protect the ….
The IRA has abandoned its armed struggle in pursuit of its goals by political means. This must be fully acknowledged. Continued challenge does nothin….
Rest assured that my support for any eventual reform package will be based firmly upon what is in the best interests of the people of Upstate New Yor….
For as long as this nation has known war, we have embraced the heroes it has produced. Americans have rightfully noted the honor and nobility of cour….
And because of these programs like Medicare, Medicare prescription drugs, Social Security, we now have the healthiest and wealthiest group of senior ….
For far too long, the people of Northern Ireland have been denied an equal voice and equal representation in government. It is time for the Assembly ….
Our soldiers have done a valiant effort in fighting terrorism and bringing a semblance of law and order to the chaos in the region and it would be sh….
The Children's Safety Act will help protect children from the perpetrators of these vile crimes by strengthening notification requirements for sex of….
I do not believe that the Social Security system is in crisis. The Social Security Administration itself recently reported that the system is able to….
Medicaid is a vital safety net for New York's poor and vulnerable, young and old alike..
Any Congressional agreement of an arbitrary time table to bring our troops home before we have accomplished our mission is unacceptable and could pot….
The U.S. Armed Forces are the best trained, best equipped fighting forces in the world..
What they will try to do is get symbolic victories. Symbolism is important to them. They have little else. But they will strike, I believe, at center….
Everyone agrees that our ultimate goal is to establish a free, open and democratic Iraqi government and bring our men and women in uniform home as so….
How we continue to fund Medicare and Medicaid into the future is a pressing issue of national concern..
Looking long term, a stronger, wealthier, and more stable Central America next door benefits the United States' own safety, security, and economy..