The first is a sustainable fishery, is that--is a goal we all share.

Thank you, gentlemen, for appearing here before us today.

From Florida, this is almost a $13-billion-a-year industry.

It's essential that we balance economic interests with environmental protection.

I'm concerned that we're not following the intent of Congress.

I think this is essential to obtaining an accurate count of the recreational catch.

Ending overfishing, maintaining reasonable access and sustaining economic activity are not mutually exclusive.

I think that your organization is interpreting the Act in a way that it was not intended.

I'm distressed at the fact that we don't have updated data in which to make our assessments.

How are we going to do it if we don't have the scientific data?

Mr. Speaker, on Monday, I met with parents of young children in Davie, Florida, in my district who attend early childhood education classes at Crayons Child Care. We spoke about how vital early education is in the development of young…

Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 156, had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it.

U.S. law and Section 109 of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity... precisely enumerates what types and for what purposes the assistance is permitted in regard to Cuba.

I yield myself the balance of my time. Each of us who is sent to Congress, Madam Speaker, has certain responsibilities. First, we have responsibilities to our constituents in our districts. Then we are sent here, and by the grace of the…

Madam Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 128, I call up the bill (H.R. 662) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending…

Well, congratulations my colleagues. Welcome to the era of smoke and mirrors, and that's exactly what this motion to recommit is; and I urge its defeat. You heard the gentleman describing bridges. He, again, is trying to mislead the entire…

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield 2\1/2\ minutes to another outstanding member and a new member of our committee who has great local government experience as a former mayor, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Barletta).

Madam Speaker, again, this is a purely technical amendment and reviewed by both sides of the aisle in both bodies. We found three technical changes to correct drafting errors in H.R. 662. We want this to go to the President. We want it…