I inadvertently voted ``yes'' on rollcall votes 226 and 227. It was my intention to vote ``no'' on both votes. ____________________

Mr. President, yesterday, because I had the flu, I was not able to attend rollcall vote No. 47, to confirm Jimmie V. Reyna, of Maryland, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit. Mr. Reyna's nomination was given the…

I thank the distinguished gentlewoman from California for her yielding me this time, and I commend her for her opposition to this outrageous piece of legislation. I rise in strenuous opposition to H.R. 1076, visited upon us without any…

Madam President, I rise today on behalf of myself and Senator Levin to pay tribute to Stephen J. Gools, a tireless champion of causes important to senior citizens and an agent of positive social change throughout his long and distinguished…

Madam President, I rise today about an issue of grave concern to me. All of us agree that America must be vigilant to stop violent extremists and terrorists who want to attack our Nation. We must do everything possible to fight terrorism…

Today I rise in strong disapproval of H.R. 1076, which would prohibit federal funds to National Public Radio. The proposal today is a draconian attempt to kill public radio to millions of listeners across our nation who depend and cherish…

I have a senior member of the Judiciary Committee on the floor with me, the gentleman from California (Mr. Berman). I don't see any other members here. But this is an important matter for the Judiciary Committee in that article I, section…

So now we're in Pakistan and the CIA is operating covert combat activities there, and those are unlawful. We're violating the UN Charter, which we are supposed to be a leader in. And so the Obama administration is carrying on the same…

Mr. President, I rise today in strong support of the Small Business Innovation Research Act. I congratulate and thank our distinguished chair, the Senator from Louisiana, for her leadership and advocacy for small business. I was pleased to…

Let me cut to the point. Gas prices have skyrocketed at the worst possible time, the economy is in a slump, and people are hurting. The administration and congressional Democrats are making the problem worse with their burdensome energy…

I appreciate the chairman, the gentleman from California, allowing me this opportunity to speak in favor of House Continuing Resolution 27. Mr. Speaker, this is a special opportunity for me, as a freshman Member of this body, in many…

I certainly rise this afternoon in support of this resolution which authorizes the placement of a statue of President Gerald R. Ford in the Capitol Rotunda, with an unveiling ceremony which is set for May 3. I'm pleased that this…

I thank the distinguished gentlewoman from California for her kindness in yielding me this time. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to be one of the sponsors of the legislation before us. I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 27, a resolution providing…

I appreciate the opportunity from the gentleman from Massachusetts. Fannie and Freddie. We had Fannie and Freddie that were allowed to go do that.

I will be the first one to acknowledge that occasionally Republicans make mistakes as well. So thank you very much.

I appreciate the gentleman's yielding. I need to clarify this. I'm a freshman here in Washington, D.C. I was not here for the creation of this program, but it's my understanding--and I'm hoping to hear some clarification from you--that…

Everybody needs to understand a little history here, all right? This program was put first in place in 1975. I was 6; all right? This vital program has been in existence since 1975. I understand some of my colleagues on the other side of…

The language that they said is they wanted to remove this outdated, obsolete, and underutilized program.