The reason I am opposed to this is not because I am opposed to making regulations more clear, less burdensome, and less undermining of economic development. The reason I am opposed to this amendment is because it is a blanket amendment…

There are a lot of Vice Presidents I haven't agreed with. I would never have contemplated offering, Mr. Chairman, an amendment to strike their ability to carry out the duties to which they were elected by the American people any more than…

The gentlewoman has said that I have said that there are no funds. There are no funds. Nevertheless, she said that because of this amendment, she is going to handcuff the administration. You can't handcuff the administration prohibiting…

First of all, Mr. Chairman, let me say that I echo the remarks of the chairman of this committee. The American public, I think, would be pleased and say: Look, this is how it ought to work. Mr. Womack and I have great respect for one…

I adopt not only his premise that we have language in the bill that was fully debated in committee that will achieve the knowledge that we need. In addition, I would reiterate, we need to respect law enforcement-- whether it is called IRS…

I have a pro forma amendment at the desk. I rise as the designee of the ranking member. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Maryland is recognized for 5 minutes.

I don't know that I am going to dignify that with an extensive response. I think the American public are very bright, but they don't have assets. You may smell the gasoline. You may be an expert on gasoline. I know what gasoline smells…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 25 will not be…

If you want to get tough on Putin, don't elect one of his friends President of the United States. This legislation that has been offered, as I understand it, wants to see a full sanction and prohibition on dealing with Russian oil. That…

You are on your own, consumer. You are on your own, Mom. You are on your own, Dad. That is what they said in the 1920s. I keep repeating it: You are on your own. The markets went wild, and they crashed, and millions and millions and…

First of all, our economy is doing better than almost any economy in the world. I have had numerous debates, Mr. Chair, or discussions with the majority leader in the last Congress. He kept talking to me about American energy. I kept…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Maryland is recognized for 5 minutes.

I just understand that the way OMB is scoring this right now is handicapping those efforts and so I look forward to following up with all of you on that question.

I support the gentleman's amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

thank you for using your authority to expand those numbers. It is especially welcome in Maryland with respect to our seafood processors who simply cannot function without H-2B visa workers.

child care is more expensive than in-state tuition at the University of Maryland, and that obviously puts an incredible strain on family budgets.

The administration has achieved some success in decreasing the incidents of individuals crossing unlawfully between ports of entry.

First, let me say I am sympathetic to the issue that the appropriations committee needs to conduct oversight, but I will tell everybody in this Chamber and those who are watching, this matter was a subject of very serious debate and…