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Rob Bishop
@robbishop· Republican · UT· Sep 16, 2010

Mr. Speaker, the last action that we took in this body today was a resolution honoring the Constitution, which we celebrate tomorrow. Since we are not in session tomorrow, I wish to talk for a moment about that inspired document this…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-16
Jason Chaffetz
@jasonchaffetz· Republican · UT· Sep 16, 2010

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. We have so many good Federal workers who wake up every morning and do good jobs. They go to work. They are working hard to make this country great, and we applaud them for that effort. Unfortunately…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-16
Jason Chaffetz
@jasonchaffetz· Republican · UT· Sep 16, 2010

Mr. Speaker, rhetorically it was asked, Where was I? Where was I? Look, I'm just a freshman here. I didn't create this mess, but I am here to help clean it up. I actually stand with some Democrats and the President in supporting the idea…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-16
Jason Chaffetz
@jasonchaffetz· Republican · UT· Sep 15, 2010

Madam Speaker, we have two additional speakers, but at this time I would like to yield such time as he may consume to the prime sponsor of the resolution, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Latta).

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Jason Chaffetz
@jasonchaffetz· Republican · UT· Sep 15, 2010

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of House Resolution 1612, expressing support for and honoring September 17, 2010 as ``Constitution Day.'' Madam Speaker, I would first like to commend my…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Jason Chaffetz
@jasonchaffetz· Republican · UT· Sep 15, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of H.R. 5366, the Overseas Contractor Reform Act. The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform over the years has uncovered numerous instances in which…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Jason Chaffetz
@jasonchaffetz· Republican · UT· Sep 15, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this one hits close to home. I lost my mother to cancer at a very young age, to breast cancer. My father a few months ago was diagnosed with colon cancer. Difficult to…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Jason Chaffetz
@jasonchaffetz· Republican · UT· Sep 15, 2010

Madam Speaker, we have no additional speakers. I would just urge my colleagues to please get behind us in support. This is something that, again, should unite us. The beauty and the profound nature of the Constitution, the very first three…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Jason Chaffetz
@jasonchaffetz· Republican · UT· Sep 15, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I urge us all to support and pass this important resolution. This is something that should truly unite us in this fight. We continue to build awareness and encourage people to get checked. And our hearts and prayers go out to…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Jason Chaffetz
@jasonchaffetz· Republican · UT· Sep 15, 2010

Madam Speaker, we support the passage of this resolution. Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Pakistan who are dealing with untold tragedies and difficult situations. I urge passage of this resolution. I yield back the balance…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Jason Chaffetz
@jasonchaffetz· Republican · UT· Sep 15, 2010

Madam Speaker, I rise in support of this timely resolution, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, the raging floodwaters that have battered much of Pakistan since late July are at long last finally beginning to…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Orrin Hatch
@orrinhatch· Republican · UT· Sep 15, 2010

Mr. President, I submit the following notice in writing: In accordance with rule V of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby give notice in writing that it is my intention to move to suspend rule XXII, paragraph 2, for the purpose of…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-15
Rob Bishop
@robbishop· Republican · UT· Sep 14, 2010

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today also in support of House Resolution 1564, commending and congratulating Michigan Technological University on the occasion of its 125th anniversary…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-14
Rob Bishop
@robbishop· Republican · UT· Sep 14, 2010

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise to support House Resolution 1571, acknowledging and congratulating Miami Dade College on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of service to the students and residents of…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-14
Rob Bishop
@robbishop· Republican · UT· Sep 14, 2010

Madam Speaker, before I give my comments on this particular resolution, I wish to yield such time as she may consume to the sponsor of this resolution, as well as probably the most famous alumnus from Miami Dade College, the gentlelady…

Congressional Record · 2010-09-14