Celia Israel

We`re not protecting women. We`re not protecting girls. Not tonight, not four years ago when we said we were doing the bathroom bill. Its more games. We`re playing games with the people who we represent.

I hope this instance highlights the sacrifices we`re willing to make for the cause of democracy. I would not change anything to protect the right to vote.

Somewhere along the line these guys lost sight of the constitution, Lawrence. We`re not beholden to them. We`re not beholden to the DPS. We`re beholden to the people that elected us to do the best.

I thank my very good friend from Florida (Mr. Deutch), who was an original cosponsor of this resolution. Mr. Speaker, I want to also thank Ms. Ros-Lehtinen for her leadership and her support of this resolution, as well as the chairman of…

I thank my friend, the distinguished ranking member. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act. Mr. Speaker, 15 years ago, my Congressional District lost 200 men and women--families named Downey…

Again, I fully respect the gentleman's concern. Although he says this is a modest offset, that may be true, but we have one modest offset on top of another modest offset on top of another modest offset. Before you know it, the EPA is just…

I share the gentleman's legitimate concern for the condition of BIA roads, but reluctantly must oppose this amendment because it takes even more money from an already starved EPA. EPA's main operating account is already cut by $92 million…

Again, I would urge opposition to this amendment. There are opportunities for the gentleman to work with the authorizing committee. The Appropriations Committee should not be used as a vehicle to wall off sections of specific areas. I…

The distinguished leader of the subcommittee, the gentleman from Idaho, and the ranking member from Minnesota agree that this amendment would have a misguided outcome. I urge my colleagues to oppose the amendment. I yield back the balance…

I believe that our colleagues will be treated to a rare display of bipartisan harmony on this amendment. Mr. Chair, I strongly oppose the amendment. Look, this is not a perfect bill, and there are clear differences on this amendment, but…

I would just restate that this amendment creates a loophole. It creates a loophole for one industry. It picks winners and losers. The winners would be one segment of the truck industry. The losers would be jobs, our health, and our…