Madam President, I withhold--noting the absence of a quorum request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alaska is recognized. ____________________

I thank the Chair, and I ask unanimous consent for 3 additional minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. What would have happened to Abdulmutallab if he were handled by the military? He would have been…

Madam President, I wish to share a few thoughts on the nomination of Judge Joseph A. Greenaway to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals on which I think we will be voting later today. I look forward to supporting his nomination. He has a good…

Mr. President, on rollcall 20, I voted ``no.'' It was my intention to vote ``aye.'' Therefore, I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to change my vote as it will not affect the outcome. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

Madam Speaker, spin zone. I love it. The gentleman is talking about all these Republicans want to privatize Social Security and Medicare. We're responsible. Well, what the gentleman forgot is it's the Democrats' proposal that takes $400…

Madam Speaker, in the remaining time, I would just like to say that I think the American people are watching and they are listening, and they heard a good debate here on the floor about these corporations that Republicans try and get all…

I will tell you, the Republican Party is going to stand up for jobs again today. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, how much time do I have left? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Massachusetts controls 3\1/2\ minutes. Mr. McGOVERN. I…

Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 217, noes 212, not voting 5, as follows: [Roll No. 46] AYES--217 Abercrombie Ackerman Altmire Andrews Arcuri…

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, no surprise, I rise in opposition to this closed rule. The charade of Speaker Pelosi running ``the most open, honest, and ethical Congress'' is once again confirmed…

Madam Speaker, by the way, I like this PAYGO thing that my friends, the Democrats, are pushing. But when it comes down to it, they waive PAYGO on a regular basis. Madam Speaker, at this time I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Chico…

Madam Speaker, it's a good thing we're here on the floor of the House where we're exempt from things like deceptive practices, because this body would be guilty today. Here we are with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010. Madam…

Madam Speaker, once again, a hyperbole that does not match the action. Out of the 56 pages of this bill, 32 pages are exemptions to pay-as-you-go, 32 of the 56 pages that our good friends are touting as the answer and the right way to do…

Madam Speaker, I'd love to engage the gentleman if he would take the time; but I'd like to ask him, if he says it's so good, why are 32 of the 56 pages exemptions to PAYGO? And I would like to find out if this is so real----

Oh, we're going to blame it on Ronald Reagan now. I reclaim my time and I appreciate the gentleman for blaming this on Ronald Reagan. I tell you what, I would be very pleased to engage in a dialogue with the gentleman if you'll answer one…

Why are you down on the floor, your party saying this is the real deal and yet 32 of the 56 pages exempt spending?

I appreciate the gentleman. You know, I think the best evidence, and reclaiming my time, I think the best evidence that this is not working is the deficit rising from $161 billion in 2007, to $1.4 trillion last year and $1.6 trillion this…

Madam Speaker, America is calling for fiscal responsibility. And I welcome the gentleman from Tyler, Texas (Mr. Gohmert) to speak for 2 minutes.

Madam Speaker, if I could engage Mr. McGovern for the purpose of letting him know that I am down to my final few minutes, I have two additional speakers. He has a lot of time remaining. I would ask that he engage his speakers and his time…