John Doolittle: “What is the definition of special interest? Is all the labor PAC money the gentleman got special interest?”

I apologize to my good friend, the gentleman from California (Mr. Cunningham), but I have always supported the oil and gas exploration. Our economy demands it, and I believe this can be done safely. It is a jobs issue, it is about lowering…

Actually, I want to ask you one too, so I'm glad you're both up here. Mr. Chairman, you have worked with us and tried to help us, and I would agree with Mr. Walden on that. You were kind enough to offer something a minute ago that I'd just…

The underlying bill makes numerous references to public infrastructure. We feel this, indeed, is public infrastructure, and that it deals with roads and schools. There are certainly needy counties by virtue of being included in this Secure…

Reclaiming my time, I thank both these gentlemen and commend the gentleman from New York (Mr. Fossella), the author of the permanent legislation, and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Barton), the chairman of the primary committee with…