We appreciate the opportunity to hear your thoughts and learn from your experiences on the very important topic of higher education and job growth.

I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to speak with you today about our work in supporting local business and the workforce.

Mr. Speaker, 1 year ago, President Obama signed the historic Affordable Care Act into law. Since that time, we have seen an all-out assault by the special interests and health insurance companies. Americans are tired of this debate. They…

If this plan's so good, why are so many people asking for waivers?

So, the goal is to make sure that when the students come out, they have the skills that they need to get a job in the industry.

But I will tell you that we have lots of people graduating from well-known institutions in this country, 4-year institutions, graduate schools, who have not been prepared for jobs either.

Well, I thank the gentlewoman from Ohio, my colleague, for organizing this time to speak about the importance of protecting unborn children in this country. March is national Women's History Month, and each year other Members and I of the…

That's correct. I'm sorry I couldn't be on the floor for your entire presentation. I was in the Rules Committee and could not leave to come down. But as I came in, I heard you talking about the fact that pro-life women can be feminists…

This Congress wants to be an ally, not an obstacle, so thank you very much.

recognizing export promotion as a priority, President Obama's 2012 budget increases resources for the ITA, particularly for the commercial service.

The President's Export Promotion Cabinet does not really add another layer of bureaucracy.

Some people have suggested that in order to increase exports, the United States should focus on exporting more of the same goods and the same services that it already exports.

The NEI represents the first time the United States will have a government-wide export promotion strategy.

A major part of our economic recovery is indeed increased exports.

The President announced the goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2014.

These are just a few examples showing that the federal investments now in R&D can lead to innovative, high-value products from the private sector well into the future.

If we are to continue as the world's leading innovator, if we are to reclaim the lead in green innovation, if we are going to truly spur small business growth, we must protect intellectual property with the same vigor as physical property.

The Republican spending plan that passed the House, we call it H.R. 1, would prevent those trade professionals from being available when and where companies such as yours could use their help to complete sales and to generate jobs back…