How much time is remaining? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Maryland has 21\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Michigan has 20 minutes remaining.

I believe many valid points have been made in support of H.R. 754, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. First, I want to thank Mr. Rogers for his leadership and for working together in a bipartisan way to do what's…

In closing, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 provides policy guidelines and sets classified funding levels for the 16 agencies in the intelligence community. Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is gone forever, but our…

I thank the gentleman for his amendment. I disagree with the chairman. I believe it's vitally important that we protect our railway infrastructure from terrorist attacks. Just last week, the Department of Homeland Security issued an…

I rise to offer the amendment for Congresswoman Waters as her designee. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle A of title IV, add the following new section: SEC…

I appreciate Congressman Gibson's intent. And I also want to thank him for his service in the military. But I believe we should always be looking for efficiencies to help reduce costs throughout the government. The Director of National…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. There are two issues that I would like to discuss that we don't talk about a lot, but I think it is important that we do raise the issue. I know Chairman Rogers and I and the rest of the committee…

I agree with the chairman. Staff is working together to try to resolve the issues involving section 412. We look forward to a positive resolution. I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by…

In this era of tight budgets, I believe it is our responsibility to manage every taxpayer dollar efficiently and effectively. Section 412 of the bill provides the Secretary of Defense authority to transfer certain funds into specific…

On rollcall No. 321, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' ____________________

I'll be very brief. I thank the gentleman for his continuing focus. If I am the corner of the phrase and the focuser of Make It in America, you are its chief spokesperson and salesperson, so I thank you for that effort. It's so important…

Mr. President, today Senator Casey and I are introducing a bill to help facilitate the completion of critically important transportation infrastructure to the Appalachian region of the United States. The Appalachian Development Highway…

On rollcall No. 302, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Stated against:

With Americans feeling pain at the gas pump, I am so glad that the House remains focused on lowering the cost of energy and creating an environment for positive job growth. American energy production has been handcuffed by a moratorium…

Mr. President, I greatly respect my friend from Alabama, Senator Sessions, although I come to a different conclusion in regard to Jim Cole. I have worked with Jim Cole. I was part of a legislative committee in the House of Representatives…

Mr. President, today I am reintroducing legislation that will help prevent millions of gallons of pollution from entering our Nation's precious water resources. The season we are in makes my legislation particularly timely. Spring is one…

Mr. President, today I am proud to reintroduce the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2011 along with my colleagues, Senator Landrieu, Senator Mikulski, Senator Merkley, and Senator Hagan. This legislation will build on the successful…

Madam President, this month people all over the country will grab their tackle boxes and head off in pursuit of the elusive trout in mountain streams. Mothers and fathers will turn on their kitchen faucets and hand their children glasses…