Edolphus Towns: “This is a promise in which I would urge President Clinton to keep as I hope my colleagues here in the House would as…”

I thank my colleague and friend for yielding. I rise because I believe we have lost sight of why we are here. I want to remind my colleagues that we are here to represent the American people. We are here to ensure that as many as possible…

This congress must do everything in its power to promote and create jobs, free and fair trade is one way to accomplish this goal.

This bill is the fruit of an inclusive and comprehensive process. I strongly support this bipartisan, good government bill, and I urge all of my colleagues to vote ``aye.''

Let me just sort of set the record straight and explain things. When President Obama came into office, we were in debt, and we were also involved in two wars. And when President Clinton left office, there was a surplus. So we need to make…