Border Patrol agents are already overwhelmed in trying to perform Border Patrol agents own duties, this program will turn the credible fear screening process into an absolute farce. Lucille Roybal-Allard More Quotes by Lucille Roybal-Allard More Quotes From Lucille Roybal-Allard Nearly one in four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. And slightly more than half of female victims of domestic violence live in households with children under age 12. Lucille Roybal-Allard domestic-violence age children With such compelling information, the question is why havent we been able to do more to prevent the crisis of underage drinking? The answer is: the alcohol industry. Lucille Roybal-Allard alcohol drinking answers We need to make people understand that there is a definite connection between what happens in their everyday lives and the decisions we make in Washington, D.C. Lucille Roybal-Allard decisions-we-make everyday people People show surprise that I have interests outside my political career. There is subtle surprise, for example, that I would be interested in a recipe. Lucille Roybal-Allard political careers people The lessons of September 11 are that if we allow law enforcement to do their work free of political interference, if we give them adequate resources and modern technologies, we can protect our citizens without intruding on our liberties. Lucille Roybal-Allard technology law giving Even though some in our government may claim that civil liberties must be compromised in order to protect the public, we must be wary of what we are giving up in the name of fighting terrorism. Lucille Roybal-Allard giving-up fighting names When approved, the SAFE Port Act will make progress toward protecting the physical infrastructure of our seaports as well as our national economy which is so clearly dependent on the commercial shipping business. Lucille Roybal-Allard shipping progress safe Newborn screening is a public health intervention that involves a simple blood test used to identify many life-threatening genetic illnesses before any symptoms begin. Lucille Roybal-Allard tests simple blood Growing up in a violent home is a terrifying and traumatic experience that can affect every aspect of a child's life, growth, and development. Lucille Roybal-Allard growing-up home children Head Start is designed to ensure that all children - regardless of their family's income, race, or ethnic background - are able to enter kindergarten ready to learn. Lucille Roybal-Allard surfing race children I have long been a supporter of the Head Start program because each and every year I witness the dramatic positive impact that early intervention services have on children's lives in my congressional district. Lucille Roybal-Allard impact children years Mr. Speaker, our Nation must no longer be complacent about underage drinking and its alarming consequences. We must bring this national public health crisis out of the shadow and into the bright light of a national priority. Lucille Roybal-Allard priorities light drinking Radio interoperability is essential for our police, fire, and emergency medical service departments to communicate with each other in times of emergency. Lucille Roybal-Allard police fire talking To help break the cycle of domestic violence, we must allow survivors to take time off from work without fear of losing their job, to go to court, to see a doctor or to find a safe place to live. Lucille Roybal-Allard domestic-violence doctors jobs This October, we renew the fight against domestic violence and abuse in America. Together, we can eliminate domestic violence from homes across the country and ensure that our children grow up in healthy, peaceful communities. Lucille Roybal-Allard growing-up country children I will also continue to fight to provide better economic security for victims of domestic violence. Lucille Roybal-Allard domestic-violence economic fighting Our theme for this year's festivities, Dreams and Challenges of Asian Pacific Americans, speaks to the many generations of Asian Pacific Americans who worked hard to overcome economic hardship, racism and other barriers in their pursuit of the American dream. Lucille Roybal-Allard racism dream years Once again, DHS has ignored the negotiated agreement with Congress by vastly exceeding the amount appropriated for immigration enforcement and removal operations. Lucille Roybal-Allard politics If you were to ask any children of any politician, when you've been part of a political life, you are not on the sidelines. There is no such thing as a member of a political family who is only a spectator. You see the wheeling and the dealing. That doesn't intimidate me. I'll do a little of that myself, on behalf of my constituents. Lucille Roybal-Allard myself me family life During consideration in the Education and the Workforce Committee this year, Democrats and Republicans worked constructively together to improve the delivery of Head Start services to the target populations. Lucille Roybal-Allard year start together education
