I thank Representative Hice and I appreciate his courage in being willing to stand and speak out. My great friend, Representative Gary Palmer, from the home of the University, Crimson Tide Alabama football, great to have you here tonight…

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 Franks as he continues to stand year after year in fighting and standing up for the unborn child. Many times you get to meet some wonderful people here in the United States Congress. And someone asked me the other…

I thank Representative Graves. It doesn't take you long, around the Halls of Congress, to see someone who has a genuine heart for service, someone who can quickly give up his chair, or someone who sees someone that is without. Sometimes I…

Many times as our Members in the House travel throughout our districts, we are often asked: What is being done in the House? What is being accomplished? Well, this afternoon we are going to take a few minutes and allow you to hear directly…

I thank Representative Hudson for his passion about that. Speaking of passion, in the 2\1/2\ years that I have served in the United States Congress, there are Members who work on different projects, different concerns, different issues. I…

I thank Chairwoman Black. When we talk about what is getting done, I want to remind our audience this evening, Mr. Speaker, that our President, even without a full Cabinet, has been busy taking time to make sure that what the House and the…

I thank Chairman Roe and appreciate his continued service. It is a privilege to certainly work with him in the House. One of our newest Members who came in the 115th class, a gentleman by the name of Jim Banks--in fact, he is the only new…

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…

I thank Representative Duncan. Many times in Congress you hear sometimes maybe big words or crazy words, words like ``appropriations'' or ``appropriators.'' We have one of those appropriators with us tonight, a strong conservative from the…

I thank Chairman Brady for his comments. It is an honor to have him with us this evening. We have talked a little bit about veterans tonight. Former veteran, chaplain, and pastor, Representative Collins, we would love for you to talk about…