The Public Record
I thank my friend from Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 1230. This is the first in the Republican ``amnesia acts'' that ignore what happened last year in the Gulf of Mexico. It would force the Department of…
These actions needlessly endanger the lives of offshore workers, imperil the resources and livelihoods of fishermen. This legislation is designed to give Big Oil more handouts. These companies are not being responsible citizens. Vote…
Thank you, Representative Garamendi, and thanks for setting aside some time tonight to recognize this work by some great patriots. When I heard the news on Sunday, my thoughts turned immediately to those harmed by bin Laden's vicious…
If the gentleman would yield, I will add one more comment which is, I hope that this will bring the world closer together. The recognition that the killings, the evil worked by this man affected many thousands--really, hundreds of…
I also rise in strong opposition to H.R. 3. Our first priorities here in the House of Representatives must be helping foster job creation and supporting middle- class families. Yet, more than 4 months into this Congress, we have not…
I thank my colleague from California. For 40 years, the Clean Air Act has been successful in reducing emissions in the atmosphere, pollution that kills people. Thousands of people are alive today because of the Clean Air Act. None of them…
I thank the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Lance) and my other colleague from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) for setting aside this time. Too young, too soon, not fair, not explicable in a larger sense. It is with great sadness that we come to…
I, too, rise in shock and sympathy at the loss, the death of John Adler, and send my sympathy and condolences to Shelley and the family. I won't recount his many accomplishments or paint a full picture of John Adler, a truly wonderful…
Today the House has a chance to make a judgment about the wisdom of continuing our combat role in Afghanistan. In 2009, I came to the floor of the House and declared that I would give the President at least a year to show that his approach…
Instead of focusing on job creation, innovation, retirement security or fair taxes, today we're considering legislation that would terminate a program that has the potential to help struggling homeowners stay in their homes. We are not…
I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts. This is really important. The country needs this money. The country owns this land. The country deserves these royalties. And whether we have not collected these royalties because of a mistake or…
The continuing resolution bill before us handcuffs the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau by setting a maximum level that the Federal Reserve can fund the CFPB for the fiscal year that we are in. This amendment would allow the CFPB to…