I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the conference report for H.R. 4173, the so-called ``Restoring American Financial Stability Act.'' We're used to creative titles around here, but I've got to tell…

Federal spending is out of control, and the American people know it. $13 trillion national debt, a $1.4 trillion deficit this year, an 84 percent increase in nondefense discretionary spending since this administration took office. The…

I would like to ask the gentleman from Massachusetts to engage in a short colloquy. Mr. Chairman, I would like to confirm that all insurance companies, specifically mutual insurance holding companies, are included in the definition of…

I was absent from the House floor during rollcall votes 388 through 392. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on rollcall Nos. 388, 390 and 392; I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall Nos. 389 and 391. ____________________

I thank the distinguished gentlelady for yielding and for her leadership on this important legislation. I also want to commend Chairman Berman, who worked in good faith on this legislation as well. It was an honor to serve on the…

Well, it's becoming more obvious every day to the American people that this administration was slow to responded in the gulf, and the Democrats still don't have a plan. They don't have a clear plan to contain the sea of oil in the gulf…

By direction of the House Republican Conference, I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1447 Resolved, That the following named members be, and…

Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you all. Those of you that don't watch C-SPAN incessantly may not know I serve as the House Republican Conference Chairman now, and I am just honored to be here with our former leader, a man deeply admired…

The oil spill in the gulf is a widening tragedy of epic proportions. BP must be held accountable for every dime of cost that will affect the families and the environment and the communities of our gulf region. And this administration must…

We all agree the loss of life that occurred last week when a flotilla designed to challenge Israel's effective blockade of Gaza ended in military confrontation, but Israel has a right to defend itself. The history is clear in that region…

As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I have been a strong supporter of the U.S.-Turkish alliance. I've been to Ankar, Turkey. I have met with officials there. I knew the President before he was President of Turkey. So you…

By direction of the House Republican Conference I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1415 Resolved, That the following members be, and are…

I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his outstanding leadership. This is a challenging time in the life of this country. Families are hurting, businesses in the city and on the farm are struggling. It's the worst recession in the…

I thank the gentleman for the courtesy. Mr. Chairman, I would simply pose a question to the gentleman: Did not the author of this amendment say that it is not whether we will repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell but how and when, from recent press…

I'm pleased to yield to the gentleman from New Jersey for a parliamentary inquiry at any time. I rise in opposition to the Murphy amendment. Let me say I do so because I believe the American people don't want to see the American military…

I urge my colleagues to oppose the Murphy amendment. Let me say again: The American people don't want the American military used as a vehicle to advance a liberal political agenda, especially when the men and women who serve in our…

Thousands of active duty servicemembers are returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq every year, many of these individuals serving continuously, having enlisted right out of high school or college. For years, they have lived a structured…

Today I rise in strong support of House Resolution 1073, a bipartisan resolution recognizing and supporting the goals of RV Centennial Celebration Month in June 2010. The first mass-produced, manufactured, motorized campers and camping…