Hurricane Sandy was an unprecedented storm that left a devastating impact on the New Jersey and New York region-- damaging homes, businesses and leaving millions without power. My district was hit particularly hard. Numerous substations in…

If I may respond, I wish to say the Senator from Florida presents a very good idea because we now know that to deal with catastrophes which are inevitable, we live in nature. We live in places where volcanoes can destroy an economy…

Mr. President, we have come back here from a few turbulent weeks, and not the least of which is the continuation of President Obama with his work and his responsibilities. For most of us, I would say, that was a very positive thing. But…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Coons). Without objection, it is so ordered. Superstorm Sandy

I wanted to point out to my colleagues that the damage in my district and throughout my State in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy was nothing less than catastrophic. But I really want to talk about the rebuilding effort today and what we…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, this amendment would take away the EPA's authority under the Clean Water Act to retroactively deny permits to fill streams and wetlands in order to protect drinking water supplies…

I'm very much aware that the EPA's veto was challenged by the mining company, and the EPA has appealed this ruling. I'm hoping that the Court of Appeals will see the light and understand that the EPA should be able to protect the health of…

I want to point out that, in addition to this being a terrible amendment, it's also an amendment that's going nowhere. And it really frustrates me that on the last day of the session before the election, this do-nothing Congress continues…

Mr. President, this week I submitted two resolutions: The first recognizes September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month; the second designates the week of September 16 as ``National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week'' and…

Mr. President, I rise today to honor the people and leaders of Taiwan on their National Day on October 10. This is a day for celebration, a special day that recognizes the founding of the country 101 years ago. I would like to highlight…

This is what Governor Romney signed in 2005, Mr. Speaker: Increased waiver authority, allowable work activities, availability of partial work credit, and the ability to coordinate State programs are all important aspects of moving…

The resolution before us today is an exercise in hypocrisy. Mr. Speaker, just a few days ago, before coming down to D.C., we had a commemoration for Monsignor Vincent Puma, who started rehab for drug addicts and for those folks addicted to…

We're going to start with me? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair would remind Members to direct their remarks to the Chair.

Last month I joined 78 bipartisan Members of Congress in asking Secretary of State Clinton to ensure that Iraq meets its obligations and protects the 3,400 Iranian dissidents living in Camp Ashraf and Camp Liberty. Residents of Camp…

Madam President, this week the leader of the Republican Party--their candidate for President--was seen in a video speaking at a fundraising meeting with wealthy campaign donors in Florida. In the privacy of the event, Mitt Romney spilled…

I want to thank you and the other members of our House leadership for introducing this important, bi-partisan resolution. Tragically, our country will now be commemorating not only the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, but also the…

Mr. President, over 2 years have passed since I last included the names of our troops who have lost their lives serving in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. I wish to honor their service and sacrifice by including their names…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Ryan Budget