Press Releases
Mar 19, 2003
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The war to disarm Saddam Hussein of his weapons of mass destruction is sad, but necessary.
It is sad because our soldiers are facing great danger, and necessary because we have no choice but to disarm Hussein of the biological and chemical weapons he has shown a willingness to use."
The war to disarm Saddam Hussein of his weapons of mass destruction is sad, but necessary.
It is sad because our soldiers are facing great danger, and necessary because we have no choice but to disarm Hussein of the biological and chemical weapons he has shown a willingness to use."
Mar 19, 2003
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Congressman Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, today voted for a resolution that reaffirmed Congressional support for the Pledge of Allegiance and urged the Supreme Court to take up the case.
The Pledge of Allegiance is a patriotic affirmation that unites our nation, said Rep. Smith. It traces its creation to our countrys founding principles and reflects the spirit of America.
The Pledge of Allegiance is a patriotic affirmation that unites our nation, said Rep. Smith. It traces its creation to our countrys founding principles and reflects the spirit of America.
Mar 17, 2003
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The President has been more than fair and patient in his attempts to avoid war. We are seeing that fairness and patience on display again tonight as he has told Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq."
The President has been more than fair and patient in his attempts to avoid war. We are seeing that fairness and patience on display again tonight as he has told Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq."
Mar 14, 2003
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Congressman Smith delivered the Keynote Address to 800 new citizens at a naturalization ceremony on Friday, March 14 at Trinity University.
Congressman Smith delivered the Keynote Address to 800 new citizens at a naturalization ceremony on Friday, March 14 at Trinity University.
Mar 13, 2003
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Congressman Lamar Smith today called for Congress to pass legislation he recently introduced that criminalizes virtual child pornography.
Congressman Lamar Smith today called for Congress to pass legislation he recently introduced that criminalizes virtual child pornography.
Mar 10, 2003
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Congressman Lamar Smith said today he has introduced the Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act of 2003.
Mar 6, 2003
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Congressman Smith released the following statement today:
Today we are witnessing a serious abuse of our Federal jurisdiction statutes. Lawyers, looking for the most favorable venues, are conducting the equivalent of a legal shopping spree: using loopholes so their class action suits can be heard in state courts rather than Federal Courts.
Today we are witnessing a serious abuse of our Federal jurisdiction statutes. Lawyers, looking for the most favorable venues, are conducting the equivalent of a legal shopping spree: using loopholes so their class action suits can be heard in state courts rather than Federal Courts.
Mar 5, 2003
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"Protecting Social Security programs is a key responsibility of our government. We cannot allow Social Security to waste dollars through fraud and misuse of benefits when that money could better go to those who have earned it. This legislation helps keep Social Security solvent for future generations."
Mar 4, 2003
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March 4, 2003 - Congressman Smith today chaired the full Judiciary Committee hearing on medical liability reform and called upon Congress to pass the HEALTH Act to address skyrocketing medical liability insurance rates.
Today America faces a national insurance crisis - driven by excessive litigation - that is destroying our health care system. Medical liability insurance rates have soared, causing major insurers either to drop their coverage or raise premiums to unaffordable levels, said Congressman Smith.
Today America faces a national insurance crisis - driven by excessive litigation - that is destroying our health care system. Medical liability insurance rates have soared, causing major insurers either to drop their coverage or raise premiums to unaffordable levels, said Congressman Smith.
Feb 27, 2003
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"While the hearing on peer-to-peer piracy was helpful, I am disappointed in the lack of results in the fight against illegal downloading of music, movies and software on university campuses. We must keep in mind that this problem will not go away. Illegal file sharing will proliferate “ and continue to hurt our artists and businesses “ if left unchecked.