2007 Videos

 

Final Remarks on TRIA

December 18, 2007

Gary closes debate on extending the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act.

 

Supporting the Rule on TRIA

December 12, 2007

Rep. Ackerman speaks in favor of a rule on H.R. 4299, a bill to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program.

 

Advocating for the Passage of TRIA

December 12, 2007

Rep. Ackerman advocates for the passage of H.R. 4299, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007. 

 

Questioning Secretary Rice on Lebanon

October 24, 2007

Rep. Ackerman questions Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on the Administration's response to the presidential succession crisis in Lebanon.

 

Congratulating Israel for Chairing UN Committee

October 15, 2007

Gary leads debate in Congress on a resolution congratulating Israel for chairing a UN committee for the first time.

 

 

Remarks on the Armenian Genocide

October 10, 2007

Gary speaks out in the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the Armenian Genocide of 1915.

 

Making the Case for Economic Sanctions on Iran

September 25, 2007

Watch Gary make the case for economic sanctions on Iran as the best way, without having to use military force, to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.

 

Leading Floor Debate

September 25, 2007

Watch Gary lead debate on the House floor on his resolution calling for the United States to support the government of Lebanon against Iranian and Syrian aggression.

Managing Legislation Banning Permanent U.S. Bases in Iraq

July 25, 2007

Rep. Gary Ackerman, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia, managed legislation on the Floor of the House that bans permanent U.S. bases in Iraq and prohibits U.S. control over Iraqi oil. The measure (H.R. 2929) was approved 399-24.