Mr. Speaker, shortly, the House will begin its consideration of the so-called ``patent reform'' bill. At last night's meeting of the Rules Committee, when the debate on the rule within the committee wrapped up, the chairman chastised the…

Mr. Speaker, a $717 million CutGo waiver is not prophylactic in nature. It's whether we are going to abide by our CutGo rules or whether we won't; and the way we enforce the CutGo rules is by delaying consideration of this legislation…

We say it all the time, but it is absolutely true that our intellectual property is our global comparative advantage.

As you know, I have introduced legislation to increase penalties for economic espionage, and we have been working with your office on it.

the one thing that makes them very nervous at this point is they cannot construct a narrative in their mind as to how Congress and the Administration are going to come to terms on first the debt ceiling, and then ultimately on our fiscal…

I share this desire to begin withdrawing our forces from Afghanistan, beginning with a sizable and sustained reduction in forces this summer.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment, and I call up my amendment No. 389. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: The…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing…

Mr. Chairman, my amendment is simple. It would prohibit funds from being used to design, develop or procure Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutters unless the main diesel engines are manufactured in the United States and made by American…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

Mr. President, I rise today with Senator Graham to introduce the Justice for Troops Act. This legislation offers a simple solution to a serious problem that affects the well-being of our troops and their families. Today, when service men…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. 990, to reauthorize the three expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act for 4 years. This legislation provides much-needed certainty to our intelligence officials, who…

These three provisions have stopped countless potential attacks and play a critical role in helping ensure law enforcement officials have the tools they need to keep our country safe. The death of Osama bin Laden proves that American…

One of our priorities will address helping the nearly 44 million family members providing care to an older relative by simply asking them: 'What do you need?'

We also believe we must strengthen the long-term care ombudsman program, which provides an advocate for elderly and disabled patients to help resolve complaints of abuse and neglect in long-term care settings.

While the need for such vital OAA services has increased during these difficult economic times, Federal funding for OAA programs has not.

I would like to join your colleagues in commending you in your service on behalf of older Americans.

This is what Americans of all ages overwhelmingly tell us they prefer, to age at home in their communities.