Madam Speaker, at this time, I would like to yield such time as he may consume to our esteemed colleague, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe), a wonderful member of our Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Miami Children's Museum as it celebrates its 25th anniversary as an invaluable educational and cultural center in my district in South Florida. I would like to recognize the museum's stellar leadership…

Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to acknowledge the contributions of a humanitarian and philanthropist from my area of South Florida, Mr. Jay Kislak. A Florida resident for over half a century, Jay is known to be one of the State's leading…

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that for the remainder of our time Judge Poe be allowed to manage our time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Florida? There was no objection.

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I am saddened by the need for this resolution. The death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski, his wife Maria, and 94 other Polish officials and citizens in the plane…

Madam Speaker, I know that Mr. Delahunt has about 10 speakers, so I'm going to continue to reserve for a while.

Madam Speaker, I am delighted to wish a happy birthday to my good friend and Key West community leader Tom Oosterhoudt. This Thursday night, the 15th, Tom will be surrounded by many community activists from the Keys to celebrate. Tom will…

Madam Speaker, this morning, my good friend and Florida colleague Congressman Ron Klein and I held a press conference at the Little Havana Activity and Nutrition Center where we unveiled our bipartisan anti-Medicare fraud bill. Medicare…

In my home State of Florida, extending broadband pipes to citizens is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would ask that my statement be entered in the record as an opening statement.

At a time when the investment in news gathering and reporting is declining, we need to 'first do no further harm' to the diversity of independent media voices.

And if we can ever get it sufficiently secure, we could also have our military, even in the field, be able to vote while they are overseas on assignment.

Mr. President, after the extension of unemployment benefits is accomplished--and we will get it done--we will take on financial reform. Remember back, the failure of Lehman Brothers and the near collapse of our financial system and, as a…

I ask unanimous consent to speak for 15 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Mr. President, the American people are asking: Why can't those guys get together up there and get something done? They are asking: Whatever happened to common sense? They say: People are out of work. Why can't you extend their unemployment…

Looking forward to seeing the World Champion Yankees today on opening day!

"The premiere of ""Donald J. Trump's Fabulous World of Golf"" is tomorrow night at 9 p.m.ET on Golf Channel. Tune in for a great adventure!"

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