Let me thank the gentleman for yielding and for his tremendous support. First of all, I agree that we must take a critical look at No Child Left Behind and address its numerous shortcomings, but the Republican proposal is not the answer…

I ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks in strong opposition to the farm bill rule and the underlying bill because it increases hunger in America. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…

I want to thank the gentleman for yielding time and for leading our efforts tonight to celebrate the life of our beloved Bill Gray. I first want to extend my condolences to his loving wife, Andrea, and his three sons. My thoughts and…

As a member of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition and the Safe Climate Caucus, I rise to call for urgent congressional action on climate change. This week, President Obama released a Climate Action Plan. While it makes…

I join with the Congressional Black Caucus to talk about this week's Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act, which is a devastating blow to one of our most fundamental rights, and that is the right to vote. I was born and raised…

I want to thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in strong opposition to this amendment. This is yet another heartless cut on the backs of hungry families all across America. How much is enough for those who are relentless…

Let me thank Congressman McGovern for yielding and also for your tremendous leadership, not only in preserving our safety net, but your tireless work to eliminate hunger, which really should be an oxymoron in America. I'm a proud cosponsor…

First, let me thank the gentlelady for yielding, but more importantly, I just want to thank Congresswoman Slaughter, our ranking member on the Rules Committee, for fighting for women's health and for the rights of women, really, all of her…

This morning, I had the honor of joining Secretary Kerry and hundreds of advocates to mark the 10th anniversary of our global aids program known as PEPFAR. Ten years ago, when the AIDS pandemic was ravaging many African countries…

We need to vote ``no'' on this rule and this bill. We need to get back to the real business--like creating jobs-- that we should be doing, like creating economic opportunities we should be doing. We should be trying to figure out how to…

Let me thank the gentleman for yielding, for your support, and for your tremendous leadership on so many issues. Let me rise, first of all, in strong opposition to this rule. I am extremely disappointed that Congress was denied the…

Also, let me just say it's important, the amendment that was made in order, Congressman Hank Johnson and myself, with regard to prohibiting permanent military bases, so important. So finally let me just say, Congress must debate and…