...from California, Mr. Packard. Mr. PACKARD. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have no questions. Mr. EDWARDS. The gentleman from New York, Mr. Ackerman. Mr. ACKERMAN. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I would like to get down to basics first, if I could. Is discrimination immoral? Mr....

...organization. Mr. WEISS. Fine. Thank you very much. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. YATRON. Thank you, Mr. Weiss. The gentleman from New York, Mr. Ackerman. Mr. ACKERMAN. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I was almost frightened listening to Mr. Lantos. It was almost as if he was reading my...

...in a few minutes. Thank you very much. Mr. OWENS. The Chair recognizes the author of the resolution, the gentleman from New York, Mr. Ackerman. Mr. ACKERMAN. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you for chairing this meeting and thank Congressman Yatron, the Chairman...

...but that has been crushed now. And China is deservedly back in the basement. Mr. YATRON. Thank you. The gentleman from New York, Mr. Ackerman. Mr. ACKERMAN. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And thank you especially for your leadership and coming in second to none in your care...

...York. Are there any further comments on H. Con. Res. 188? Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman. Mr. HAMILTON. The gentleman from New York, Mr. Ackerman. Mr. ACKERMAN. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I have a statement that without objection I would like to put into the record. Mr. HAMILTON....

...coming out. Mr. ANDREWS. Thank you, Mr. Secretary. Chairman OILMAN. The gentleman's time has expired. The gentleman from New York, Mr. Ackerman. Mr. ACKERMAN. Thank you very much. Good to see you, Mr. Secretary. Mr. BAKER. How are you, Congressman? Mr. ACKERMAN. Good. It was better...

...Mr. BEREUTER. I thank the gentleman. Finally, the distinguished former chairman of the subcommittee, the gentleman from New York, Mr. Ackerman. Mr. ACKERMAN. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Let me commend you for bringing this resolution forward and to very strongly commend...

...Oxley can be found on page 66 in the appendix.] Chairman BACHUS. Thank you. At this time, I recognize the gentleman from New York, Mr. Ackerman. Mr. ACKERMAN. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for holding this very important hearing. I appreciate the opportunity to...

...in this country. Mr. GARRETT. Thank you very much. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman's time has expired. The gentleman from New York, Mr. Ackerman? Mr. ACKERMAN. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I think I learned today that you are basically unflappable. I would like...

...his insight and to discuss options for the United States and for our allies. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Chairman LANTOS. Thank you very much. The gentleman...from New York, Mr. Ackerman. Mr. ACKERMAN. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let us be clear at the outset. What the world has witnessed since General Musharraf declared...