I appreciate the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Roskam from Illinois talked about how the American people want us to fix the economy. And one of the ways we can help that is if we will conclude this discussion we've been having about taking…

An important point is that is a Senate bill. It never went through any House committee. There was never any House input or imprint upon that bill. All of that language was derived over in the Senate. And the House of Representatives…

Well, I thank the gentleman for yielding and thank him for the recognition. The gentleman and I spent some time this afternoon up in the Rules Committee, a little hideaway up on the third floor of the Capitol. I don't think the air…

I came to the floor of the House tonight because I want to share with the House a letter I received from the Texas Medical Association. The letter says, ``On behalf of the nearly 45,000 physician and medical student members of the Texas…

Thank you, Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I want to take the opportunity--we've had a pretty full day with a lot of debate on the floor regarding the health care legislation that's going to be coming to the floor on Sunday--and I wanted to read…

I know many Democrats who love our country, who are dedicated public servants, and who are men and women of integrity. In the coming hours and days, I hope they will listen to their conscience, what they know in their heart is right, and…

``These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country. But he that stands by it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny…

If the health care bill passes, the IRS will ``verify'' that American citizens have ``acceptable'' health care insurance every month. I say ``American citizens'' because the bill bars imposing health care taxes and penalties on illegals…

We have heard that by standing in the way of this fictitious health care, so-called reform bill, we're killing people. Here's a chart that tells you who dies. If you have prostate cancer, you want to be in the United States under our…

I thank you and I appreciate the insightful words from the gentleman from Iowa, the gentlelady from Minnesota. One of our friends commented earlier tonight that America is a Nation of entrepreneurs. Thank God, it used to be. Thank God, it…

Let me thank the gentlelady from California. And I want to thank her for her thoughtfulness in being a leader on H.R. 3644, which focuses on the opportunity to promote ocean, atmospheric and environmental education awareness opportunities…

Let me rise and support the legislation that has been offered by my friend and colleague from Texas, and a senior member of the House Science Committee, to celebrate African Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance…

Breaking news; all America needs to listen: Health insurers break profit records as 2.7 million Americans lose their coverage. On Sunday, we will have an opportunity to correct this abominable announcement and, as well, to save the lives…

I would like to thank our friend and colleague, Congresswoman Woolsey, for organizing this very important statement, historic statement. Women that come from all over America, Members of Congress who have no ax to grind, who have no…

I received a letter yesterday from a State senator in my State, Tommy Williams, who's from the Beaumont area, not my immediate area but he serves on their Senate finance committee in the State. He worked on the State budget last year and…

A true bipartisan health care bill would have included real lawsuit abuse reform that provides savings for the American people. The administration refuses to consider lawsuit abuse reform because they want to protect their political piggy…

Mr. President, I appreciate what the Senator from North Dakota has stated. I am also working in this group to try to finish this FAA reauthorization bill. There is so much in this bill that will let airports throughout our country have the…

Madam President, will the Senator yield for a question? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alabama.