In no way should that be used as a bargaining chip on this bill. It is outrageous. Members should not have to choose between programs that they support, like TAA and AGOA, and then supporting fast track. These procedural gimmicks are…

AGOA is a growth and trade act. That is a trade preference program that has helped enhance trade investment and job creation to democratic institutions throughout Africa. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.

First, I thank the ranking member for yielding and, once again, for his tremendous leadership. I rise in strong opposition to this bill and to once again say ``no'' to fast track. This legislation cynically uses a bill that would exempt…

The night before last, with the whole world watching, my home team, the Golden State Warriors, brought the O'Brien Trophy back to Oakland. The Warriors, led by NBA MVP Stephen Curry, showed the power of persistence and teamwork both on and…

Let me first thank Congressman McGovern for yielding and for his tireless effort and leadership. Also, I am proud to join with Congressman Walter Jones and, again, Mr. McGovern on this bipartisan resolution. This resolution calls only for…

I am rising today in support of H.R. 160, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015. What this will do is repeal the device tax. Now, the device tax, the medical device tax, was a misplaced and disastrous tax that was put in as an…

I do thank the gentleman from Texas for his leadership and for, really, his commitment to working these issues through. As you have heard him say, dealing with Medicare Advantage issues are important, and it is important that we get them…

Mr. President, Peter Blair has been a highly valued and trusted member of my staff from the time I took office in 2011. He was part of the team that did the heavy lifting of getting the Senate office off the ground and was instrumental in…

Mr. President, Ryan McKeon has served as my chief advisor on economic policy for the past several years and has been an indispensable member of my staff. The old saying, ``still water runs deep,'' is a good metaphor for Ryan. Many on…

Last week the International Air Transport Association recommended a new guideline that would reduce the size of carry-on luggage. The new carry-on size limit is 21 percent smaller than the size currently permitted by most major domestic…

I want to thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for her tremendous leadership on so many issues. I rise today in strong opposition to this rule. Our country has already lost too many good-paying American jobs because of past trade deals…

I send a second-degree amendment, Lee amendment No. 1687, to the desk as a second-degree amendment to Vitter amendment No. 1473 and ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk…

I ask for regular order with respect to Vitter amendment No. 1473. Amendment No. 1687 to Amendment No. 1473, as Modified

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Hoeven). Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 1473, as Modified

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide for the protecton and recovery of the…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. {time} 2330

Let me thank our ranking member for yielding, and for your tremendous leadership on this subcommittee. I also want to thank the ranking member and our chair for including report language on the Department of Defense's efforts to achieve…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California has 2 minutes remaining.