House Proceeding on Oct 14th, 2009 :: 1:51:10 to 1:53:10
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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: they are part of the one race, the i thank you, i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the gentleman from washingto mr. hastings: i have no more requests for time. i'm prepared to yield back if the gentleman is prepared to close. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. the gentleman from american samoa. mr. faleomavaega: mr. speaker, i again want to thank my good

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Speech By: Eni F. H. Faleomavaega

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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: friend from washington for his assistance in partnering with me and putting this resolution before our colleagues. i also have an expression going along with what my good friend from texas said. yes, there truly is only one race. that's the human race. this is what makes this country

1:51:51 to 1:52:12( Edit History Discussion )

Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: so great. i also believe that this country's but a microcosm of the whole world in itself and the fact that it seeks no race or creed to the extent we are all fellow human beings, whenever there is a need, it's our moral responsibility to do all that we can to give assistance. there's also a saying that

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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: among the chinese people, there are many acquaintances but very few friends. i will say, mr. speaker, that to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude to my colleagues who truly friends when i'm in need, especially the fact that many of our colleagues have had occasions of having to appear before the floor and expressing

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Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: and asking for assistance when disasters occurs in their states and territories, this is what the congress is all about. this is what democracy is all ab say enough for us to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude for the offered help from the administration, from

1:52:56 to 1:53:10( Edit History Discussion )

Eni F. H. Faleomavaega: our colleaguesn thother side of the aisle, from everybody in the congress knowing the difficulties that we are going through. and i want to say our people are in good spirits. prayer services have been offered, has been tremendous,