I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I would like to take this opportunity to express my personal gratitude to all of the pages for what they have done to serve this House of Representatives. These groups of young people who…

On Tuesday, the House overwhelmingly defeated by a vote of 318-97 a blank check on spending. We stopped the unconditional raising of the debt ceiling. The fact remains, we are in a debt crisis because Washington spends too much, not…

I appreciate the chairman for yielding me this moment to address the American people and the students that might be watching on TV or here in the gallery. Once again, you see the problem that we have here in Washington. We cannot have a…

Over the past couple weeks, we've seen an increase in the false attacks on this House's plan to save Medicare for future generations and prevent America from falling into an abyss of debt and deficits. These falsehoods represent a new low…

On May 25, 2011, I inadvertently cast a ``nay'' vote on the Murphy amendment #25 to H.R. 1540. I am very supportive of this amendment and Mr. Murphy's efforts to promote manufacturing and a national jobs agenda through our federal…

On May 25, 2011, I was not present to vote on H.R. 1216. Had I been present, I would have voted, ``no.'' Additionally, I inadvertently cast a ``nay'' vote on the Motion to Recommit H.R. 1216. I intended to vote, ``yea.''…

How much time have I remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Michigan has 2\1/4\ minutes remaining.

I thank the gentlelady. The time has come for Congress to once again exercise its constitutional authority to place boundaries on the use of our military forces overseas and clearly state that this conflict in Libya will not escalate into…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan will be postponed. Amendment No. 62 Offered by Mr. Flake The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I yield as much time as she may consume to the gentlelady from California, the head of the Progressive Caucus for so many years, Ms. Lynn Woolsey.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title XII, add the following new section: SEC. 12__. PROHIBITION ON UNITED STATES GROUND…

Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you so much to our dean of the delegation, our dean of the women Senators, who has not only been here the longest but has been the strongest advocate, the strongest consistent voice for women, for…

On rollcall No. 316, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have noted ``no.'' Amendment No. 7 Offered by Mr. Thompson of California The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the…

I thank my friend from Massachusetts for yielding me time, and I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on the previous question. The bills proposed by the Republican leadership today, H.R. 1229 and H.R. 1231, do nothing to lower the high gas…

I understand we are in the time of our Republican colleagues, so I would just indicate that if we have a Republican who comes to the floor during that time, I will certainly be glad to stop and yield to them.

It's legislation that has support from the business community, the environmental community and the labor movement. We must stop voting on bills like the ones the majority is offering that pit priorities against each other, and, instead, we…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Most Americans understand the concept of supply and demand, and in fact a third of oil now comes from the gulf. The Department of Energy's information agency tells us that last year's production in the gulf was 20…

This morning, a gallon of gasoline in my hometown of Iron River, Michigan, was $4.29. Unfortunately, most people are plagued with the fact of knowing that prices are going to go up even further in the next few weeks. I believe that we in…