Where is the wisdom of having an omnibus bill that takes close to $12 million worth of fees from the agency's fees?

I recognize the importance of getting patent applications examined and granted, which in turn produce high-paying, high-quality jobs.

I just am personally appreciative because I think we really do need to reform the patent laws, and we want to get it right, no question about it.

The opportunity to work in a safe and healthy environment and to be treated equitably in the workplace is a basic human right.

I share Senator Harkin's concern about reports of deplorable conditions and mistreatment of some workers with disabilities in his home State of Iowa.

Unscrupulous employers who take advantage of workers with disabilities should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

It is Congress' responsibility to be a voice for those who may not always be able to speak for themselves in abusive situations.

One hundred percent of Americans.

We still are going to have more than 80 percent.

In September 2006, Corey Stewart, the Chairman of the Prince William County, VA Board of Supervisors testified, that the 287(g) agreement enabled his county in just 3 months to prevent 111 criminal aliens from returning to the streets of…

So you are recommending that we burn Mississippi. Is that what you are saying?

I find that just absolutely incredible. I guess we do not mind the business, but, for goodness sakes, if you are going to have all of these regulations, then why do you not become sufficient?

If you are going to have these fires all of the time, and it is predictable where it is, why do you not go in and thin it and use that biomass?

Congress is horrifically bad at time management.

I appreciate the cooperation that your firms and your representatives have extended to us here on this Subcommittee.

Now, this is far higher than the rate of inflation.

Today's hearing is vital to one of our most creative industries--the live music concert business.

I am also grateful that you have expressed a willingness to work with me on what I believe is the antitrust issue of our time.