There are things that people out in the world look at and they see, and they are honest, hard-working folks, and they look at these things and they say, this doesn't make sense.

Mr. Speaker, my friends on the other side of the aisle like to refer to the House majority as the Party of No. And do you know what? I'm okay with that. We've said no to unending and out-of-control spending and passed a budget that…

Thank you, Barbara Lee. Thank you, Eleanor Holmes Norton, for what you bring to the table to this Congress. And on behalf of your constituents, one of whom is me, during the week, as I'm a D.C. resident. I mean, I'm a D.C. native; I had to…

if data collection will help us remain secure in our personal liberties, then that's a discussion that we should have.

Mixed feelings. Mr. Shaw, Ms. Durden, I am sorry for your loss.

Thank you. I am very happy to participate in this Special Order, especially with the esteemed women who are here-- yourself, Barbara Lee, and Rosa DeLauro, a person of great justice and passion who represents truth and righteousness and…

I just wonder why is it that you two have been brought here to share your pain about your loss with the Nation?

There is a reason why we have the GSEs. We have to make sure that the private market is capable and willing to fill the void.

Yes, we have to make some moves. It is not as healthy as it should be to have 90 percent of the market with government-backed agencies.

I remain committed to ensuring that the United States lives up to the promises we have made to our Nation's service men and women.

I continue to have concerns regarding the VA disability claims backlog, and I think the current situation is inexcusable.

I move that the Committee do now rise. The motion was agreed to. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Carter) having assumed the chair, Mr. Hultgren, Acting Chair of the Committee of the Whole House on the…

Mr. Speaker, this is a good bill. It's a strong bill. This bill focuses on securing the homeland, protecting our citizens against terrorist acts like the one that we experienced in Boston, and we've talked about it for the last 3 days. Mr…

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material for further consideration on H.R. 2217. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the opportunity to work with the gentleman on this issue, but I cannot accept this amendment. Following the 2004 Madrid train bombing and the 2005 London bombings that targeted civilians using public…

I oppose this amendment because it would make it impossible for CBP to carry out its mandated mission to inspect and clear agricultural products that enter the United States from a foreign country. A mixture of fees and discretionary funds…

Reclaiming my time, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Murphy). The amendment was rejected. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Collins of Georgia