House Proceeding 01-28-09 on Jan 28th, 2009 :: 2:22:35 to 2:24:45
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Silvestre Reyes: i think all of us would agree whether or not we should be putting any amount into public investment we want that money safeguarded an protected against waste, fraud and abuse. that's what this amendment is about. i reserve the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman reserves the balan of his time.

2:22:35 to 2:24:45( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Silvestre Reyes

2:22:53 to 2:23:13( Edit History Discussion )

Silvestre Reyes: for what purpose does the >> mr. speaker, i rise to claim the time in opposition. the chair: mr. platts, i assume you yielded to mr. van hollen. mr. platts: yes, mr. chairman. the chair: you have five minutes.

2:23:14 to 2:23:34( Edit History Discussion )

Silvestre Reyes: mr. reyes: i am concerned. i rise to speak about those concerns. mr. speaker, today i rise to address briefly the platts amendment. this amendment will make the changes to the law and procedures for whistleblowers whistleblowers. as chairman of the intelligence

2:23:35 to 2:23:56( Edit History Discussion )

Silvestre Reyes: committee, this is a subject of great interest to me. and i thank both mr. platts and mr. van hollen for working to address my concerns. i do believe that the procedure and process for national secuty whistleblowers deserve a fresh look. i voted for this bill

2:23:57 to 2:24:18( Edit History Discussion )

Silvestre Reyes: came to the floor last congress. my concern, mr. speaker, is that there's process to be followed here. this is an important issue, and i don't want it to get lost in the shuffle in the context of this critical stimulus bill rather than attach the amendment to a fast-moves propings bill where it essentials becomes a footnote

2:24:19 to 2:24:42( Edit History Discussion )

Silvestre Reyes: it should be subject to regular order which will allow it to be refined and perfected. as someone who spent his career as a federal employee, i believe in strong whistleblower protections. i just think that this is a vital issue that needs to be gottenight. i don't want to rush to a solution. the gentleman from maryland,

2:24:43 to 2:24:45( Edit History Discussion )

Silvestre Reyes: mr. van hollen, one of the