As one trauma surgeon said to me, it's not a life saved; it's a lifetime saved.

I want to go on record to not only thank you but your entire team for your service.

I look forward to hearing from each of you on this very important issue.

there is one thing that would really help us out as it relates to the Affordable Care Act.

So is it GAO's opinion that the District of Columbia would be in violation of the Antideficiency Act in the event that the Budget Autonomy Act is implemented.

I would suggest that maybe you rethink that because I think it's--Mr. Chairman, it is a great concern of mine, if they were my employees or under my direction to put them in a legal battle that is still ongoing, still being litigated, but…

Well, I respectfully disagree, and I'm out of time.

Mr. Speaker, we talk a lot in this Chamber about the burdensome regulations that Federal agencies frequently place on the American public. Last week the Competitive Enterprise Institute released a report that puts a price tag on the rules…

I think this is good common-sense legislation that would be one more win, one more thing that we can do to help our veterans who are in need.

I appreciate the opportunity to be here before the Committee to discuss H.R. 5015, which is the Combat Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act.

Mr. President, today is an excellent day for students across the country who are taking out college student loans. For the upcoming school year, the Treasury auction just took place on 10-year notes. Some folks might ask: What is the…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4063, as amended, the Jason Simcakoski PROMISE Act. I would like to thank my friend from Florida, the vice chair of the committee…

I am asking you, are you willing to work with us to make sure that we implement safe and secure delivery in a meaningful way?

I am willing to work in a bipartisan way to do that, but we have to make sure that we do it in a way that serves the best interest of the public.

We are talking about all of this, and we are missing out on service standards.

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Kind), and I thank Mr. Kind for coming to the floor. There is not a Member of this body who works harder than him on issues that pertain to veterans…

there is no one who has fought more diligently for the rights of those who perhaps can't speak for themselves throughout his career as Frank Wolf.