Mr. Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is…

Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 129 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 129 Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it…

Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Nevada, Dr. Heck. {time} 1310

Mr. Speaker, we have heard a lot today about the cost and about taxes, about tax increases. We must be working from very different mathematical systems. They keep saying that we are raising taxes, and there is nothing further from the…

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from California, the chairman of the Rules Committee, Mr. Dreier. (Mr. DREIER asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia, my cousin, Mr. Scott.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from South Carolina? There was no objection.

I do not know of anyone who opposes clean air and safe water, or who wants our children's health put at risk due to a degraded environment.

I don't believe it's possible to contain a nuclear-armed Iran. I think the ripple effect would be devastating.

I cannot tell you how I am impressed with your personal energy and the engagement you've offered on behalf of our country, and I really do appreciate it.

By the end of the year, according to the agreement negotiated by the Bush administration, all American troops are supposed to withdraw by 2011.

I'm honored to be on the subcommittee. This is a change for me, and it's something I've been looking forward to for a very long time.

I believe much of what he requested is justified. I believe it is in our national interest to do more to help build stable democracies and vibrant economies around the world.

I think too many people within the EPA don't realize that some little minor change in regulations can cost this Nation billions.

He said he had never seen so many unnecessary or excessive regulations coming down on these utility boards as he had just in the last few months.

In all that time, I have never heard as many complaints or concerns about the EPA as I have just within the last few weeks or months.

Would it be smart if there was another uprising in Iran where the people took to the streets that we stand behind the people in the streets and impose a no-fly zone in Iran?

What would it take for you to safely and effectively do your job?