Madeleine Bordallo

Ms. BORDALLO

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the sponsor of this bill, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Woolsey) for bringing forth this most important measure. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Woolsey).

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4469, the Angel Island Immigration Station Restoration and Preservation Act and I want to thank Congresswoman Woolsey for spearheading this effort to preserve this historic landmark. The Angel Island Immigration Station is important to our country's immigration history. Considered the ``Ellis Island of the West'' it was originally built as a detention center to enforce the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which limited immigration on the basis of nationality and race. Immigrants from China and other parts of Asia who were sent to the station for processing were treated far differently from immigrants arriving at Ellis Island. Often the Asian immigrants, particularly the Chinese, were subjected to extended periods of detention and isolation and which often resulted in denial of entry. During their detention, many would carve poems and drawings into the walls of their barracks, giving voice to their anger and frustration and providing first hand accounts of Asian immigrant struggles to reach America. It is these voices that H.R. 4469 seeks to preserve, and in doing so, honor their painful journey. Mr. Speaker, each May we honor the contributions of Asian Americans to our Nation. We have come a long way since Angel Island, but we cannot forget what it took to bring us to this point. I encourage my colleagues to support H.R. 4469 to ensure that the experiences of these immigrants will be remembered.

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Ms. BORDALLO

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the sponsor of this bill, the gentlewoman from Missouri (Ms. McCarthy) for bringing forth this very important measure. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Missouri (Ms. McCarthy).

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Skelton)

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I wish to go on record to thank the sponsor of this measure, the gentlewoman from Missouri (Ms. McCarthy) and the very distinguished gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Skelton), the ranking member of the Committee on Armed Services.

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the sponsor of this bill, the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Clyburn) for bringing forth this most important measure. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Clyburn).

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, again I would like to commend the sponsor of this bill, the gentleman from South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Ms. BORDALLO

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, we have no objection to the consideration of this measure, H.R. 4596. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Ms. BORDALLO

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, we have no objection to the consideration of this measure.

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the sponsor of this bill, Senator Bingaman of New Mexico, and urge its favorable consideration.

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Ms. BORDALLO

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, we have no objection to the consideration of this measure. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, we have no objection to the consideration of this measure. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Rodriguez).

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Rodriguez) for his comments on this measure. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Ms. BORDALLO

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, we have no objection to the consideration of H.R. 3247.

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Ms. BORDALLO

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I consume. Mr. Speaker, again we have no objection to the consideration of this measure. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Ms. BORDALLO

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, we have no objection to the consideration of H.R. 4617. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I thank my good friend from Arizona for yielding me the time to speak briefly on this resolution which I introduced on July 21 to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the landing of U.S. forces on the beaches of Asan and Agat in southern Guam to liberate the only American community to have been occupied by a foreign power since the War of 1812. As many of my colleagues realize, Guam was attacked by the Imperial Japanese forces only hours after Pearl Harbor was bombed. The people of Guam endured a 32-month occupation at the hands of the enemy. U.S. forces returned in 1944 to liberate the people of Guam, who remained extraordinarily loyal to the United States of America during the occupation. The liberation of Guam is a defining moment in our history and in Guam's relationship with the United States. The valor of the U.S. forces who participated in the liberation of Guam is of special significance. The courage of our people of Guam who experienced the war is profoundly noteworthy. Theirs is a story which deserves to be told to all Americans. It is a story of great sacrifice and dignity. As commemorations of the 60th anniversary of the end of the war in Pacific nears, I am pleased we were able to take the time today to bring recognition to Guam and Peleliu. I thank the gentleman from California (Chairman Pombo) and the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. Rahall), ranking member, for their support. I also extend thanks to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Flake) and the gentleman from American Samoa (Mr. Faleomavaega), cochairmen of this resolution, for bringing recognition to these events. I thank the many other cosponsors and urge unanimous agreement.

Ms. BORDALLO

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, we have no objection to the consideration of this measure.

Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, we have no objection to the consideration of H.R. 4066, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area Land Exchange Act of 2004. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.