Aid to the Philippines

Floor Speech

Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, I am continuing the mission of mercy that started right after the typhoon hit the Philippines.

Madam Speaker, I am here to express my gratitude to the President of the United States of America. I just heard him speak of how the United States would do all that it can to help the people of the Philippines.

I am also grateful to the members of my community. We have approximately 40,000 persons of Filipino ancestry living in the Houston area. A good many of them are persons that I represent. I am honored to tell you that they are working tirelessly to do all that they can to help their brothers and sisters in the Philippines.

These are difficult times, but I am honored to say it is my belief that, with our help, we will be able to help the people of the Philippines get through this tragic circumstance.

There are two resolutions. H. Res. 404 is sponsored by Members ENGEL and ROYCE, ranking member and chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee. H. Res. 408 is sponsored by Members SPEIER and HONDA. I want to compliment them for what they have done.

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