there should be a requirement that the IMF, prior to us dealing with that $63 billion, suspend Iran

the capital gains rate is, in effect, 23.8 percent, not quite as bad as 15 percent

we ought to tax 50 percent of its worldwide income

I am very proud of this achievement. I know that our efforts laid the groundwork for future efficiency increases by the current Administration.

Today, for the first time in two decades, we are producing more oil than we are importing.

I believe the Renewable Fuel Standard is a crucial policy tool to keep these investments flowing.

In 2007, Congress took a number of steps, along with the Bush administration, to try to change our energy future.

To keep us on the path toward a brighter, greener energy future, I believe it is important for this country to continue to invest in biofuels.

I was very moved by King Abdullah's personal appeal for our ongoing support.

I believe that we need to strengthen our partnerships with our allies in Asia to promote stability and prosperity in the region.

The bills proposed today go in the right direction.

The draft is overreaching. And I do think that we can come together around specificity, and talk about the regulations that we want to modify, change, or delete.

I have been working with Chairman Jeb Hensarling to come up with a comprehensive piece of legislation that would deal with regulations that we feel are harmful or overburdensome to our small and our community banks, regional banks.

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 1973 basketball team from Howard High School in Wilmington, Delaware. This year marks 40 years since Howard's sensational '73 team won Delaware's boys State championship with an undefeated season…

I think that this legislation--this discussion draft would basically stop any effort by the CFPB, or any other agency, any other department, from really doing its job.

The question that must be answered is if a private credit union fails, where does the responsibility lie?

Democrats on this subcommittee have shown a good faith effort to reach out to our Republican colleagues.

I would like to see the CFPB be given more time to review its definition of rural and underserved areas.