Well, you're right on an issue that is very close to my own policies, which is, if it's American taxpayer money that's being used to buy a bus, a light railcar, a streetcar, a locomotive, or a train set for BART in California or the Metro…

Thank you so very much for circling back to the transportation issue. That issue is still before this House. There has been no hearing, and the bill that was put forth by the Republicans simply has gone nowhere. In fact, it hit the brick…

We have work to do, and Americans want to go to work and they want things made in America. I was interested in what you were saying about the use of our Tax Code. The Big Five oil companies in America--Exxon, Chevron, BP, and the other…

Excuse me. You're getting too close to my roof. Move on. Don't focus on roofs, because I didn't fix it, and, yes, I got to repair the inside as well as the roof.

Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 79, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 79, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Personal…

I am interested in housing. Everyone agrees that this economy is not going to rebound until the housing market is vigorously operating.

Let me congratulate you and the administration for the work you've done, the successes you've had.

The Catholic Health Association said it was very pleased with the White House announcement that a resolution has been reached that protects the religious liberty and conscience rights of Catholic institutions.

I think it is important for the women of this country to have that choice for themselves, not for you to decide.

To be against birth control is a right in America. To deny birth control to American women is way beyond what is right.

I fear that those who continue to object... truly seek to block women's access to contraceptive services altogether.

I believe that the President and Secretary Sebelius can and will achieve a workable balance.

Sacrificing the rights and needs of women, and of the public health, by removing the requirement for these critical services... is neither wise nor is it constitutional.

I urge all of my colleagues to set partisan politics aside for a moment and consider carefully the accommodations that the Administration has proposed.

The Constitution does not grant them that right and, in fact, guards against that risk.

Investing in our clean water infrastructure does create jobs and does protect the public's health.

Government does move very slowly in being able to move forward, and we want to be sure that we have those new concepts made known.

In listening to the individuals talk about all of the needs that our communities have, as a past mayor of a small city I understand exactly some of the issues that affect our local communities.