[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 9 (Wednesday, February 2, 2005)]
[House]
[Pages H289-H290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      SUPPORT FOR ALBERTO GONZALES

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, Judge Alberto Gonzales is a true 
American success story, an embodiment of the American dream. He 
deserves to be confirmed as Attorney General. He was born in Humble, 
Texas, to immigrant

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parents and grew up with seven siblings in a two-bedroom house where 
his mother still lives.
  He was the first member of his family to go to college. He graduated 
from Rice University and received his law degree from Harvard 
University. His career includes judge of the Texas Supreme Court, Texas 
Secretary of State, counsel to then Governor Bush and counsel to the 
President of the United States.
  I am truly inspired by Judge Gonzales and his outstanding 
contributions to our Nation. He is a highly qualified nominee who is a 
true American success story and a source of pride for Hispanics across 
the country.
  I urge my colleagues across the Chamber to do what is best for 
America and confirm Judge Gonzales.

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