Davis, Hon. Susan A., a Representative from California, Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 51st anniversary of the Peace Corps. In just 51 years, the Peace Corps has been an unparalleled force for peace. Listen to the numbers: 139 developing countries have been served; over 200,000 returned…

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to say to Rush Limbaugh, ``Shame on you.'' Shame on you for being the hatemonger that you are. Shame on you for being misogynistic. Shame on you for calling the women of this country sluts and prostitutes…

I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The senior Senator from Washington State.

I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader is recognized. ____________________

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak for 5 minutes, and that Senator Murray conclude our side with 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, California and the Nation are mourning the loss of seven courageous and dedicated marines who died last week in a midair helicopter collision during a routine training exercise in a remote mountain area in Imperial County…

Mr. President, I wish today to pay tribute to 15 servicemembers from California or based in California who have died while serving our country in Operation Enduring Freedom since November 15, 2011. This brings to 324 the number of…

Mr. President, I have news for the supporters of the Blunt amendment: We were not born yesterday. And no matter how many times they say this is nothing more than a restatement of old laws, the facts are not with them. We have never had a…

The fight is about whether religiously affiliated institutions like Catholic universities and even medical centers should be required to provide health insurance that covers contraception.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the legislation and commend Congresswoman Sewell and Congresswoman Roby for their leadership in bringing this to the floor and giving us the opportunity to speak about…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. The Governors of seven States, fishermen, hunters and farmers, a whole list of people, oppose this bill. Our amendment states that the Central Valley Project and State Water Project shall be operated in…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker and Members, I think it was Einstein that said: If you start with the wrong numbers in your equation, you can never get to the correct solution. What we just heard was a textbook perfect…

Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to this jobs killer act that ignores more than 20 years of established science. Tens of thousands of people depend on the Bay-Delta for their livelihoods, including many farmers, fishermen, and…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: After section 2, insert the following: SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE CONDITIONS. Notwithstanding…

So please join me and over 100 outdoor and fishing organizations and the Western States Water Council to protect northern Californians from political agendas that harm our economy, wildlife, and the people. Vote ``no'' on this bill.

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The Thompson-Eshoo amendment states that nothing in this bill can go into effect if the Secretary of the Interior determines that any agricultural, fishery, or related jobs will be…

Mr. Speaker, just a couple of comments on some of the previous speaker's remarks. I'm glad to add forestry in one of the areas if there's any jobs lost that the bill won't go into effect if that would garner my friend's support of this…