I'd like to thank my colleague for yielding. I also want to say, Madam Speaker, thank you for your many wonderful years of service and our friendship. We'll miss you in this Chamber, and we wish you well. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong…

I rise this evening to pay tribute to the innocent victims who were tragically struck down in Newtown, Connecticut, and to condemn in the strongest possible terms the senseless act of violence that claimed their lives. That so many victims…

I'd like to thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Miller) for yielding time to me and for bringing us together. Mr. Speaker, when the 113th Congress starts next year we'll be greeting many new colleagues, and that means we'll have to…

The No More Solyndras Act is just the latest scheme by the majority party to distract from the real issues that affect our economy and to attack America's clean energy investments and future. While Solyndra did not achieve its goals, other…

I thank the gentlelady from New York for yielding me time. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to this rule and the underlying legislation. This bill marks the 31st time that the Republicans attempted to repeal the Affordable…

I thank the gentleman from Florida for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, this conference report includes a transportation bill that will help put Americans back to work and rebuild our infrastructure. It will also ensure that students will…

I thank the gentlemen from New Jersey and Indiana. Mr. Chairman, in many areas of the country, such as the communities I represent, Federal flood control projects are essential. Indeed, Sacramento, California, is the most at-risk city in…

I thank the gentleman from Florida for yielding. Mr. Speaker, since I was elected to office in 2005, increasing the level of Sacramento's flood protection has been my highest priority. Sacramento is the most at-risk metropolitan area for…

In closing, H.R. 3310 is a step forward to further ensuring transparency by requiring consolidation of various telecommunication reports by the FCC. As broadband continues to play a critical role in our economy, it is important that we…

I thank the gentleman for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this rule and to this bill. The issue of water in California has been debated for many decades because it is such a critical issue for our States. As a…

I'd like to thank the gentleman for yielding me time. Madam Speaker, this bipartisan agreement will ensure that 160 million Americans will not see a tax increase at a time when so many families are still struggling to make ends meet. The…

I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts for yielding me time. Mr. Chairman, I want to commend Chairwoman Biggert and Ranking Member Waters for their leadership and their support for my amendment to phase in higher flood insurance rates…