I thank the gentlelady for yielding and for her work on behalf of American consumers. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 3193, the so-called Consumer Financial Protection and Soundness Improvement Act. Let's be clear about…

Thank you, Mr. Pocan. I want to say, at the outset, that I was impressed with the colloquy that you had with our colleague from California (Mr. George Miller), and I wish to associate myself with those comments. They were very well-taken…

If stacked end to end, how far into space would those sofas reach is the question. It is a great point, Mr. Pocan. Of course, you know the answer. The answer is this: when we put that extra money in the pockets of the people who are making…

Mr. President, President Kennedy, from the Presiding Officer's home State said, if I could paraphrase a bit: A nation reveals itself not only by the men and women it produces but also by the men and women it honors, the men and women it…

Thank you, Mr. President. It is good to see my long-time friend from Massachusetts in the Presiding Officer's chair. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for up to 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

Mr. Chairman, air and water quality regulations, done properly, serve important goals, and I agree with my friend from across the aisle. He said the bill, however, his interpretation and ours are just different. The bill does nothing to…

Mr. Chairman, I have learned here through many times here in Congress that we do come from different areas, but I am just amazed at my friend across the aisle because I am not sure which business, which one is working out when you look at…

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Ms. Moore The Acting…

I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, I want to, once again, reiterate my strong opposition to this harmful legislation which will weaken the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency created to protect consumers and…

Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Connolly), the ranking member of the Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations.

Mr. Chairman, I yield an additional 2 minutes to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Ellison).

Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Marchant). The gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

Mr. Chair, I am waiting for additional speakers, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts, Representative Lynch, who is a member of the Financial Services Committee and who is the ranking member on the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service and…

Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney), ranking member on the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises.

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 3193, legislation that would gut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency that has been a critical and effective advocate for our…

Mr. Chairman, I am very pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Ellison), the chief deputy whip who also serves on the Financial Services Committee and is cochair of the Progressive Caucus.

Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Washington, Representative Heck, who is a member of the Financial Services Committee and who has paid a lot of attention to this issue.