House Proceeding 12-17-07 on Dec 17th, 2007 :: 0:07:52 to 0:10:00
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Speech By: Dennis A. Cardoza

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Dennis A. Cardoza: to under clause 6 of rule 20. record votes on postponed questions will be taken later today. for what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota rise? >> mr. speaker, i move to suspend the rule

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Collin C. Peterson: s and agree toto joint resolution h.res. 15. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of joint resolution. the clerk: house joint resolution 15, joint resolution recognizing

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Speech By: Collin C. Peterson

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Collin C. Peterson: the contributions of the christmas tree industry to the united states economy. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from minnesota, mr. peterson, and the gentlewoman

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Collin C. Peterson: from north carolina, ms. foxx, each will control 20 minutes. the chair recognaiizes the gentleman from minnesota. mr. peterson: i thank the gentleman. mr. speaker, i rise today in to support

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Collin C. Peterson: of h.j.res. 15. h.j.res. 15, a resolution introduced by congresswoman virginia foxx of north carolina, recognizes the success and importance of the live c christmas tree industry in the united

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Collin C. Peterson: states. it is an appropriate time of the year for congress to consider this resolution. as i think that most of us here today have memories of decorating a christmas tree during the holiday

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Collin C. Peterson: season. the live cut christmas tree industry ensures that this tradition continues every year for families across the nation. likewise, there are private forest landowners all over america

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Collin C. Peterson: for whom christmas trees are an important source of income. over 35 million live cut christmas trees are produced this year and they are grown id n all 50 states. christmas tree growers are

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Collin C. Peterson: responsible land stewards who provide wildlife habitat, give us cleaner air, protect water sheds and improve the environment. the economic strength and cultural contribution of this industry

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Collin C. Peterson: makes this resolution worthy of congressional support. mr. speaker, with that i encourage the support of the bill and i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose

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Collin C. Peterson: does the gentlelady from north carolina rise? ms. foxx: permission to address the house, mr. speaker? the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized. ms. foxx: mr. speaker, i'm deeply

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Collin C. Peterson: honored to rise as the house considers house joint resolution 15 to recognize the contributions of the christmas tree industry to the united states economy. as a christmas grower myself, i

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Virginia Foxx: can recognize this often overlooked yet highly significant farming industry. christmas trees have held an historic place in traditional american family values since 1850. just as importantly, christmas

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Speech By: Virginia Foxx