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Mr. President, I know Senator Thune will be here in a moment. I saw him just a while ago. One of the things hurting our economy is that Congress is sending no message whatsoever that we are serious about reducing the uncontrollable debt…
I thank my colleague from Ohio very much, and I am delighted to be able to join her, and as well my chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus and other Members who I know have a great interest in this area of reminding the American…
It took President Obama 12 days to visit the gulf coast oil spill. In contrast, President Bush visited New Orleans just 4 days after Hurricane Katrina; yet the national media harshly criticized his response as being too slow. For more than…
Israel actually believes in and secures its border from criminals, terrorists and anyone else trying to illegally sneak into Israel for any purpose. Israel doesn't allow ships to go into the terrorist-run area of Gaza without first being…
The Federal Government is missing in action on American border security. Our ineffective border security plan seems to be one of compassionate disinterest or catch them if you can. Last week there was not another violent incident at the…
The Israelis check cargo for hidden weapons that is shipped into Gaza. Last week, six ships ran the security blockade and were boarded. People on one ship attacked and stabbed the Israeli soldiers and beat them with pipes. It was seen on…
It is with great pride and a heavy heart that I speak today of a young marine from my district in Texas who gave his life while fighting the terrorists in Afghanistan. Marine Sergeant Brandon Bury was killed on Sunday, June 6 during combat…
Mr. Oberstar, thank you for your leadership. Chairman Cummings, as well, thank you for your leadership. The Coast Guard is poised in the gulf working overtime, waiting for this drawdown, which is a reimbursable drawdown. But we have to do…
Mr. President, I want to first say how much I support the Murkowski resolution, and I will be voting for it. But I want to point out, as ranking Republican on the Judiciary Committee, how it is we got into this circumstance and why it is…
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There are three different issues that I am compelled to bring up and to discuss. One, first of all, is with what is going on in the Gulf of Mexico. Being from Texas, we are particularly sensitive to what happens…
The American people demand real change in Washington. From record deficit spending to the passage of a health care bill most Americans don't want, there is a serious disconnect between the congressional agenda and the desires of the…
The growth of government is breathtaking in this country. I urge my colleagues to think about this and support the Murkowski resolution. I yield the floor.
I thank the Senator from Alaska for her great leadership in bringing this to the floor. I support this resolution. While cap-and-trade legislation has stalled in the Senate, the administration is pursuing a backdoor approach to implement…
My good friend is absolutely right. We're here today to talk about the reform of FHA and to really give relief to the borrowers who will have the ability to see the current cap on mortgage insurance premiums increase and generally give…
The research by USA Today shows that Americans are paying the lowest tax rates since the 1950s-- not the 1990s, not 2001 or 2002, but since the 1950s. The Democrats' tax cuts for middle class and small businesses are helping this economy…
Sara Carter, at the Washington Examiner, reports the Mexican Government is opening up a satellite consular office on Catalina Island in California. It will be housed at the island's country club. Catalina Bay is a postcard picture of the…
The moratorium on deepwater offshore drilling will prevent drilling in the Gulf of Mexico for the next 6 months or longer. Why do we have the moratorium? What is the purpose? When we have a plane crash, as disastrous as that might be, we…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, the American people understand that this Nation is facing a debt crisis. Congress, under control of our friends on the other side of the aisle, the Democrats, has seen the deficit increase…