the greatest slippery slope we could have in this country is more people starting their own businesses, expanding, hiring, and really turning this economy around.

There are radical Christians that I find troubling in how they have used the Bible to promote a particular behavior, which I disagree with.

Cuts to USDA food safety inspections have everything to do with security, for example.

The biggest 'bang for the buck' actually comes from support systems for families that are struggling.

I urge this committee to demonstrate leadership by balancing the federal budget in as few years as possible, and I continue to urge support of a balanced budget Constitutional amendment to ensure that future Congresses are not allowed to…

My amendment to H.R. 3850, the Government Efficiency through Small Business Contracting Act of 2012 is a simple step towards ensuring transparency in government.

I thought it would be great to offer a success story this morning as we talk about how critical and important these fusion centers are.

Since 9/11, that seemed to be the recurring theme for us was, how do we connect the dots?

I am concerned about the funding. You know, I feel like we need a continued revenue stream of funding for our fusion centers.

I, for one, am glad that we have the additional $5.5 billion for the Disaster Relief Fund in this budget.

I think port security is crucial. I still feel like our ports are really some of our most vulnerable entryways into this country.