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I thank the gentleman for his comments. I always appreciate the contribution that the gentleman makes to the House and to the American people. I could not agree more. For those who may be listening or watching, you may have seen, in the…
What will it take for our friends on the left to stop hijacking the American Dream for our children and grandchildren? Is it not a moral injustice to leave this level of debt to the next generation? Mr. Chairman, we have been making this…
$20.2 trillion. Our national debt is more than $20.2 trillion. Let's put it this way: each American's share of the national debt is $62,000. From the retiree in North Carolina who has already done so much to serve the country, to the…
I thank Representative Handel for yielding. As a former minister and as an American, even as a human being, I believe that every boy and girl is conceived with God-given potential and unique talents and abilities--abilities they will use…
16 years ago today, atop a pile of rubble that just 3 days before stood tall as the World Trade Center, President Bush proclaimed to a hurting Nation: ``I can hear you, the rest of the world hears you.'' With bullhorn in hand and arm…
I appreciate the opportunity to be here today. Thank you for your leadership on this, Congressman Davis. Currently, the United States Capitol Police are not allowed to transfer donations from the USCP Memorial Fund to officers injured in…
On Tuesday, our country will celebrate our independence and the rebuke of the British monarchy. Even still, we know across America, but especially in the great State of North Carolina, we have our own king, who turns 80 on Sunday. Richard…
I thank Chairman Goodlatte for yielding. I appreciate his boldness in protecting the citizens of America with great legislation. Mr. Speaker, when the father of Kate Steinle, Jim, testified before Congress, he said: ``Everywhere Kate went…
I thank Representative Collins for his comments. As we continue to talk about some of the things that have been accomplished and also things that we are looking forward to, it is a wonderful opportunity to introduce my friend…
I thank Mr. Palmer and all the Members for coming out this evening and listening to our presentation on the passage of 158 bills. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________
I thank Representative Wenstrup. I appreciate his passionate plea. Speaking of life, one of the most outstanding voices that I have gotten a chance to meet, someone who, without compromise, unashamedly talks about the value and the worth…
I thank Representative Banks, and I appreciate this is such an important issue that he is battling. Once again, this evening, Mr. Speaker, we are reminding that tonight is the People's Night here in the people's House. We are focusing in…