Thank you for your testimony.

Do you think our immigration policies ought to be based on our own national interests; in other words, what is best for America?

I think that my point is, and I think each of you would agree, it is going to be a much easier lift to solve the problem with highly skilled workers.

It is going to be a much easier lift to solve the problem with highly skilled workers.

Let me rise to announce bipartisan legislation that my good friend and colleague, Terri Sewell, and I are introducing today to honor the four little girls that were killed in the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham with…

The gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Van Hollen) says that this is political theater, that this is a waste of time. Well, let me tell you that the Financial Services Committee has cut $35 billion of unnecessary wasteful spending. We started…

He said: Our economic security is at risk if we don't cut down on the debt. Mr. McKeon was here speaking. Secretary Bob Gates said that it's imperiling our national security. Is that theater? Is the national debt an illusion? Americans…

I thank the gentleman from Georgia. Someone has said that Congress is a place where, when someone gets up to speak, no one listens, but then everyone disagrees. Well, there was one person that had to listen, had to listen the entire time…

You have empowered Members. You have led by example, and you have taught us all.

I am sure there are some who profess the European view of socialism.

Thank you for allowing the U.S. House to honor Army Private First Class Julian Colvin of Birmingham, who lost his life in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan on July 22, 2012, in the defense of his country. Pfc. Colvin was a dedicated…

On rollcall No. 525, I inadvertantly voted ``no'' when I intended to vote ``aye.'' Amendment No. 12 Offered by Mr. Nadler The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman…