the only thing I find surprising about the President's strategy is how transparent we've been in announcing timeline and definitive troop withdrawals.

I think it is irresponsible and it is dangerous.

the President is going down a perilous path if he goes far off of what you already have in Afghanistan.

it is something that is still an open switch and something that is critically important if we are going to continue to build on our gains there.

Mr. President, I wish to pay tribute to the town of West Jefferson, NC. Today, February 9 is the 100th anniversary of the charter of this historical town that has become a vibrant community attracting tourists, artists, entrepreneurs…

Mr. President, I rise to tell my colleagues that shortly I intend to ask unanimous consent to call up S. 338, but prior to that I would like to say a few things about it. S. 338 was introduced by myself, Senator Bennet, and Senator Ayotte…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Daniel Reid Simpson. Unfortunately, on January 24 of this year, he lost a courageous battle with Lewy body dementia and went on to meet his Maker. Senator Simpson, as many of us knew him, was a father and…

Mr. Chairman, the chairman points out very clearly that, indeed, the definition of ``private sector'' includes individuals. I would also like to go further and talk about small businesses. We are talking about small businesses and how they…

I thank the chairman for his leadership on this bill and for bringing it through regular order. We continue to hear that around here on this particular bill. Mr. Chairman, before the gentleman from Massachusetts leaves, I think it is…

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to bring to the attention of my colleagues an important event taking place this Friday in the 15th Congressional District of Florida which I have the privilege to represent. With the opening of the Florida…

Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 78 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 78 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution…

Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 78 provides for a structured rule providing for consideration of H.R. 50, the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act, and H.R. 527, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act. Mr…

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I want to thank my colleague from Colorado for his kind comments about me and my health. I appreciate all condolences. Mr. Speaker, this resolution also provides for consideration of…

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Our colleagues on the other side of the aisle know that Republicans are not opposed to regulations. We just want regulations to be done right. These are modest reforms, supported by…

Mr. Chairman, I thank the chairman for yielding time and for the leadership he has provided in getting this bill passed out of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Mr. Chairman, we are going to probably have to say this many…

I don't want to see the breakdown of cooperation between the PA and Israel.

I want to see Israel continue to thrive as a safe and secure democracy, and I would like to see stability and success for the Palestinian people.

It is long past time that the administration reassess its policy approach to Israel and the Palestinians.