I thank the chair. Mr. Speaker, the government should stay open. I support the legislation, but it can be improved. All employees who work without pay should be paid on time, including, for example, the CIA. I went to the memorial service…

The President, in his remarks to the country yesterday, demonstrated a willingness for diplomacy and negotiations. Sadly, any leadership he reflected in his remarks was a willingness to communicate and negotiate with the terror- states of…

Once again Congress is set to play politics by threatening to shut down the government, rather than work toward a compromise. Just last month, we marked a disgraceful anniversary of our Nation, the S&P's downgrading of the full faith and…

I thank the gentleman for yielding me time. We're talking this evening about a continuing resolution, continuing to fund our government. I find it odd that the other side is complaining about our plan, yet their plan is pass it clean…

I rise first to thank my colleague and friend from California (Mr. Bera), for recognizing that in divided government, which we've had in the past, it's important that we sit down and resolve differences and we negotiate. He correctly…

I thank the chairman for his leadership on this continuing resolution, which, if adopted, will guarantee that the government continues to operate. I rise this evening in support of the rule and the repeal of the medical device tax, which…

These are real jobs, these are real concerns, and this tax has real consequences. The repeal of the tax is a strong way to support American businesses, protect American workers, and ensure Americans have affordable access to world-class…

House Republicans remain committed to defunding, delaying, and dismantling the President's unworkable health care law; and our mission becomes more critical with each passing day. We've already begun to see premiums go up for hardworking…

I would like to thank the gentleman from Tyler, Texas, for yielding to me. I would just like to talk about what many Americans hear talked about in Congress but maybe can't put a face or a name to, and that is access to care. What does…

While our Nation benefits from great wealth, often we become disconnected from just what it takes to power a great Nation. Standards of living that many are accustomed to in the developed world--including flipping a switch and having…

Today I was unavoidably detained and missed roll call vote 491, to concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1412, the Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act, and roll call 492, on H.R. 3096, which would designate the FBI Building in…

Yesterday, FOX News reported that ``massive amounts of highly sensitive U.S. military equipment'' has been stolen in Libya by militia groups aligned with terrorists. These new developments, along with earlier reports that hundreds of…

I thank the gentlewoman from Arizona for yielding. And I also want to join Congresswoman Dina Titus in thanking Congresswoman Sinema for arranging this Special Order hour and taking the leadership to put these people together and speak out…

Over 3 months ago, the House passed a Defense appropriations bill with overwhelming bipartisan support. As we approach the end of the fiscal year, I want to remind Senate Democrats and the President that our fighting men and women are…

I thank the gentleman from Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, we have heard from a number of Members tonight. I think this is a day that we really have to reflect back and look at mixed messages. Back in 2009 at a NATO summit in Strasbourg, France…

I thank the gentleman from North Carolina. Your comments are very timely and very needed. At this time, I would like to have Mr. Steve Stockman from Texas 36 address the situation.

I thank the gentleman from Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I now would like to yield to my friend from North Carolina, Mr. Richard Hudson.

Now, one of those red lines says: ``The Second Amendment to the Constitution must be upheld.'' But the Treaty contains only a weak, nonbinding reference to civilian ownership and fails to uphold the fundamental, individual right to keep…