I am disappointed, and here are the only areas where I would like to work in a more coordinated manner.

I think it makes sense that we allow this process to proceed.

I think that the purpose here is to gum up the works so that in the case of the CFPB, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, they cannot protect the consumer.

I just can't say enough of how--look, I have seen some bad legislation, but this is right up there, I have to say.

For me, I think our role is at some level to establish what the facts are and to try to come up with the best public policy.

I appreciate in particular the victims who have come here today.

I am deeply disturbed by your satisfaction with SIPC's performance in these massive fraud cases.

This nuclear option is ultimately an example of the arrogance of power. It is a fundamental power grab by the majority party.

Mr. President, I come to the floor today to speak on the tragedy, on the ongoing crisis of sexual assault in our Armed Forces and what I believe we must do. There are several options before us, each of which has been the subject of lengthy…

I have joined with Congressman Grimm, Congressman Cedric Richmond of New Orleans, and 131 other Members of Congress in introducing bipartisan legislation that would delay many premium increases for 4 years.

We have to make sure that FEMA implements this program in the way that it was intended, and in a responsible and affordable way.

This is a bipartisan, bicameral effort that will ensure FEMA engages in an accurate and responsible remapping process.

While we don't have any evidence that this is more than an isolated case, one example of inappropriate action of this nature is one too many.

I always like to say we do not have to make false choices, and say: We have to choose between a stronger economy and a clean environment.

I will be the first to admit that, like most Americans, I am no technical expert in virtual currencies.

Every now and then I talk to constituents, and we talk about what we are doing to try to reduce the budget deficit.

In anticipation of this hearing, a week or two ago I was trying to get my head around this subject.

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