Speech
I would like to thank Chairman Miller, Ranking Member Filner, and the rest of the House Veterans Affairs Committee for inviting me to testify today on behalf of the Hiring Heroes Act of 2011
As you are aware, the current economic environment has left millions of Americans out of work and has made it exceptionally difficult for them to find jobs. This problem is particularly acute in our nation’s veterans community.
Congressman Bishop gave the following remarks at the Tired Creek Permit Presentation in Grady County on Tuesday, June 1, 2010: Good afternoon! Let me correct myself, and say “Great Afternoon!” This is indeed a great occasion. It is a pleasure to be with you all today, and I want to thank you for your kind introduction and for including me in today’s program. |
General Ferriter, General White, Colonel Puckett, Vietnam Veterans, ladies and gentlemen – good morning! It is a pleasure to be here today at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center! And it truly is a privilege for me to be amongst such an outstanding assembly of American heroes and patriots for our Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Ceremony. |
On Sunday, May 16, 2010, Congressman Bishop gave the following charge to the Morehouse College Class of 2010:
That you, members of the Class of 2010, are now in your last minutes as students of Morehouse College reflects great credit upon you and I congratulate you upon your signal achievement.
On Friday, May 14, 2010, Congressman Bishop gave the following address as part of the weekly Congressional Black Caucus Message to America: Hello. I’m Congressman Sanford Bishop, of Georgia. I want to speak to you about childhood obesity and its devastating impact on our communities. |
Congressman Bishop delivered the following remarks for Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2009:
Good morning! It’s great to be with you today – thank you for inviting me. Today we come together as American people to honor our veterans, thanking those who have worn our nation’s uniform and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
On Wednesday, November 4, 2009, Congressman Bishop delivered the following remarks at the launch event for the Congressional Military Family Caucus:
Congressman Bishop delivered the following remarks at the Health Care Town Hall events in Columbus, Fort Valley, Bainbridge, and Albany in August of 2009:
I am pleased to be here today to engage in what I hope will be a respectful and informative dialogue on one of the most consequential measures to ever come before the United States Congress – health care reform.
In fact, there are few issues that touch as many lives in as deep and intimate way as health care.
On Monday, April 9, 2007, Congressman Bishop delivered the following remarks at a Send-Off ceremony for the 1230th Transportation Unit, Army National Guard:
Good morning.