Madam Speaker, I rise in support of House Resolution 1048, which would commend the efforts and honor the work of the men and women of the USNS Comfort and the United States Navy who assisted those affected by the earthquake that struck…

Mr. Speaker, the masters of information, which I call my colleagues on the other side of the aisle here, can't disagree with the fact that jobs, homes and insurance have been lost by Americans due to the failed Bush policies of…

I think it is improper, and I do not know, but it is arguably illegal, taking school food service funds and applying them elsewhere in the school system.

Mr. Speaker, we have a problem here in Washington since the Democrats took control: It's called insanity, specifically, political schizophrenia. Yesterday, the Senate voted to spend another $15 billion in taxpayer money to create a…

I thank the gentlewoman for being here to take over and for doing such an eloquent job of discussing issues in my absence. I apologize profusely that I was not here when my name was called. Thank you for taking this hour for us, and please…

Reclaiming my time for just a moment, there is no bill. The President has given us no legislative language. He has only given us 12 pages of talking points of what he says he is going to propose in a bill. But I know you, and I know you…

That is a great summary. And that is exactly what the American people need to be looking for. They need to be looking for those words, reconciliation, because the truth is the real loaded gun that is going to be held to the heads of those…

Thank you. Reclaiming my time, you said something that I think is important because I'm going to tell you that I'm concerned that all this is is a media event and all this is--so I'm going to ask people to listen for some things that…

And I thank the gentlelady for her comments. And I agree with you. You've nailed it, what the American people are looking for. That's just exactly what I was talking about. They're looking for something, they, for the first time in many…

You brought up something that has bothered me about this whole process since the day it started. First off, I would argue, and I think that the evidence shows overwhelmingly, that we are being treated as--both the Republican minority and…

Thank you, Mr. Gohmert. Reclaiming my time, Mr. King, I think we have about 3 minutes. Do you want to be heard very briefly?

Madam Speaker, I rise today to support H. Res. 526, a resolution to recognize the 70th anniversary of John Mercer Langston Golf Course. This bill was introduced by Representative Norton of D.C., and I am a proud co-sponsor of this…

Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today in strong support of this resolution recognizing the importance of Black History Month. Each February we come together to commemorate the trials, tribulations, achievements and…

I think it is very important that the chairman called this hearing today for multiple issues, not the least of which is Abdulmutallab's failed attack--fortunately failed attack--in Detroit, MI, which raises a lot of questions about Nigeria…

Mr. President, first of all, just to amplify the record on the Lilly Ledbetter case, the Supreme Court did not rule against Ms. Ledbetter. They upheld the statute of limitations of 180 days for claims filed under civil rights laws. She had…

Mr. President, I am submitting a resolution today recognizing that hardwood trees are an abundant and sustainable resource in the United States, and that the products derived from hardwood trees should be given full consideration in…

Mr. President, I rise to speak about this administration's decision to try the 9/11 conspirators and the Christmas bomber in our civilian criminal justice system. Prosecuting the five 9/11 conspirators currently detained at the Guantanamo…

Mr. President, are we in a period of morning business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. No, we are not.