Mr. President, I rise to add my sense of gratitude and appreciation to someone who has become a dear friend. I am his newest colleague and have had the privilege of working with him for these past 13 months. I just want him to know and…

Mr. President, I can't leave the floor without speaking to Mary. Mary has been such an incredible inspiration to me. I have been in the Senate now for 13 months, and I have had a number of conversations with her, but the best way to teach…

Chairman Frank Wolf of Virginia will cast his last vote this week, capping off a remarkable 34-year career of altruistic deeds, selfless service, bold humanitarian initiatives, and durable achievement. Both of us got elected in 1980, the…

I would like to say to the gentleman from Georgia, before he leaves the floor, that I wish him the best of luck, Doc. And I wish the other Doc, the gentleman from Washington who has already left the floor, the best of luck. The gentleman…

Madam President, I rise today to discuss an issue that I believe should be discussed and worked on so much more in Congress. It demands an urgency of action, a dedication, and a focus to address our shortfalls as a nation to live up to our…

Today, I rise to recognize the life of the legendary North Bergen High School football coach Vincent Ascolese. Coach Ascolese, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, neighbor, and friend, passed away on December 3 after a long battle with…

Had I been present for rollcall No. 555 on passage of the Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2014 under suspension of this rules, I would have voted ''yes.'' ____________________

I now yield to the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. Rahall), who himself has been the ranking member of two committees.

It's an honor to rise tonight and speak on behalf of my friend and colleague--the Dean of the House of Representatives--John Dingell. A proud son of Michigan, John Dingell has dedicated his life to helping those on society's margins and…

I thank the gentlewoman. Mr. Speaker, I yield now to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), our Democratic leader.

I want to thank the gentlewoman and remind my colleagues that we have a lot of speakers, so if you can limit your remarks, we would appreciate it. Mr. Speaker, I yield now to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Kildee).

I just want to thank the gentlewoman from Minnesota for yielding us extra time.

Thank you, Dr. Roe, for yielding and also for helping bring this legislation to the floor. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of S. 2921, which would designate the VA community-based outpatient clinic in Galesburg, Illinois, as…

I'd like to thank my colleagues Ms. Ros-Lehtinen and Mr. Deutch who worked on the House version of this much-needed and timely bill. This substantive bill expands our relationship with our closest ally by formally declaring Israel a…

Thank you, Mr. Ranking Member, and thank you, Mr. Chairman. I listened to both sides, and you have given me the reasons that I am going to be opposed to this legislation. For the past 4 years, the Ways and Means Committee has debated…

Thank you. I am not finished yet, but I want to say to Mr. Camp, you have been a civil voice that will be missed in this hallowed Hall. And I mean that sincerely from my heart, because civil discussion is necessary in the House of…

I think everyone here would agree that the goals of the ABLE Act are worthy. The bill's title stands for achieving better life experience, and it would allow for the creation of tax-free savings accounts to benefit individuals with…

Mr. President, I come to the floor to speak about the President's Executive order on immigration. I have been listening to my colleagues, both here and on the other side of the Capitol, and I rise in amazement. It is almost incredulous…