[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3140]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 CREATION OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF PEACE

  (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would like to 
express my strong support for H.R. 808, as it would create a U.S. 
Department of Peace.
  The importance of peace in the world today is often overlooked due to 
the severity of constant conflict, but, as a mother and lawmaker, the 
reality of war concerns me for the future of our Nation and this 
planet. The promotion of peace, not violence, should be number one on 
our agenda.
  For years, I have worked to raise awareness in the women within our 
society, and around the world, so that they can spread the word of 
peace and build a culture of peace in this world.
  Women in themselves are a powerful entity, and I believe by working 
together we as a society can stop the escalation of violence. We can 
prevail by joining together and building a U.S. Department of Peace. 
War is not the way, but peace is.
  I am proud to support this resolution, creating a U.S. Department of 
Peace and urge my colleagues' support.

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