Madam President, American manufacturing has taken quite a hit in the last 15 years in this country. Some 30 years ago, U.S. manufacturing made up some 25 percent of gross domestic product. Today that number has declined to somewhere in the…

I appreciate your and the committee's hard work on crafting the agriculture appropriations bill on the floor today. It is a bill that supports American farmers, protects the safety of our food, keeps rural America vibrant, and ensures that…

First I wish to dedicate my remarks tonight in memory of our former colleague, James Oberstar, who knew the transportation system of this Nation like the back of his hand. And I know the first thing he would say if he were down here. He…

My amendment would reduce section 8 spending across the board by 10 percent, $3 billion, and place the savings in the spending reduction account. The section 8 voucher program, which was intended to provide temporary assistance for…

I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Ohio will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Nadler

I have been blessed and privileged to work with many great people in this House. You have just heard from one, the assistant leader who is our historian and has been an activist in many, many ways throughout his life. I now want to yield…

There are just some things that are inherently American. They are truth and freedom and justice, doing what is best for our Nation. I know that we have disagreements, we have differences, but today, we stand together as one House, and I…

I would like to thank the chairwoman for the support. It is very much appreciated. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 100, which authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda…

It is now my pleasure to yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Clyburn), the assistant Democratic leader of the House. (Mr. CLYBURN asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 73, line 7, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,535, 652,900)''. Page 73, line 11, after the dollar amount…

Mr. President, there is good news for America's veterans this afternoon. Senator McCain and Senator Sanders, the chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, have apparently come to a tentative agreement on what we should do to deal with…

Mr. President, the clerk just read part of the description of this legislation, and I thank this body on both sides of the aisle for working with us. Tomorrow we mark a momentous occasion. It is the 70th anniversary of D-day. It is a day…

Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Louisiana and I look forward to being back on the floor shortly to propound the unanimous consent request to pass this legislation and to do so prior to this momentous 70th anniversary tomorrow. I…

Mr. President, I commend my colleague from Alaska, who is the ranking member, and thank her for her hard work. She mentioned the energy efficiency bill. I know she strongly supports that bill, and I hope it will come back to the floor. It…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent, as if in legislative session, that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 339, S. 1044. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant…

Mr. President, my colleague from Wyoming, Dr. Barrasso, has been talking about a lot of the issues related to the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as ObamaCare. He has talked about the fact that the mandates in this legislation don't…

Mr. President, a momentous occasion is occurring tomorrow; that is, the 70th anniversary of D-day. Seventy years ago tomorrow, as the American people slept in their beds, the greatest naval invasion in history was underway. On D-day, June…

Mr. President, the prayer continues: And for us at home--fathers, mothers, children, wives, sisters, and brothers of brave men overseas, whose thoughts and prayers are ever with them--help us, Almighty God, to rededicate ourselves in…