I just don't even know why there aren't uprisings all over the country, and maybe there will be when people realize that this is a policy that they defend. It's a horrible thing, and I don't see any prospect for legislation here.

When we lift the caps, then we can start talking about lifting the debt ceiling.

When we lift the caps, then we can start talking about lifting the debt ceiling.

When we lift the caps, then we can start talking about lifting the debt ceiling.

I thank Mr. Boyle and Mr. Richie Neal for their leadership in bringing our side of the story to this. And what is that? I thank the Republicans for the clarity with which they have put forth their default on America act because their…

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for his leadership for fairness and safety in our schools and for justice in our communities. I stand here today in opposition to the legislation that is on the floor. In listening…

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for his leadership on this important committee and for giving all of us the opportunity to express our support for the District of Columbia. I come to the floor with great pride on this…

We are going to hold the Biden administration accountable for every dollar of precious taxpayer money that is being spent.

I have the utmost faith that every single Member seated around this dais today wants nothing more than for the Park Service to rise to the challenge and finally tackle its long-standing deferred maintenance needs.

The exponentially increasing backlog at our National Park Service is unacceptable.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I thank him for his great leadership in opposing this reckless legislation that is on the floor today. I thank Mr. Grijalva for his leadership, as well as our ranking member on the Transportation and…

What we saw in that Senate today, was a cowardly group of Republicans.

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and for his extraordinary leadership as the chairman of the Rules Committee for so many years. I thank the chairman and the members of his committee for expeditiously bringing us to the floor for this…

Today, as the final official act of the 117th Congress, the House will pass a strong, bipartisan omnibus government funding bill. As a courtesy to my colleagues--who are eager to get home for the holidays--I will be brief. But I would be…

The House Speaker Pelosi and the House sent a $2.9 billion requirement to the Senate. And that was reduced to a $1.9 billion pie, led by Senator Leahy, who did not approve the 400 additional officers, we requested, to be in the Capitol.

To secure our border is our responsibility.

I think President Biden has done an excellent job as President of the United States. I hope that he does seek reelection. He's been a great record.

I think there's a need for an intervention there by his family or somebody else. You know, I don't think he's on the level now.

It is with great joy and great pride that I rise to celebrate two longtime members of our congressional community-- indeed our family--as they prepare for retirement: Ella Terry and Patricia Smith, better known as Miss Pat. {time} 1400 On…

Thank you all. Good morning, my friends. It is wonderful to be here with you. Thank you for the recognition. L.F. Payne, thank you for keeping this going and for your leadership. It was an honor to serve with you in the House--each and…

I am pleased to yield back the balance of my time as we end our tribute to two great Americans, members of our families, Miss Pat and Ella Terry. Thank you all so much. ____________________

With the participation of the Republican leadership. So it's important to point out that government was working that day.

We will have totally failed. We have got to finish the proceedings -- So what's the prospects? We are going to stay here all day? With the rest of our lives? Or what? We are here until what? Until the National Guard decides to come and get…

I have the appetite for politics, but I don't have the stomach for it. I can't handle -- I don't want to be a political football.

Any reporter that wrote to me and said, 'Hi, I'm investigating claims that January 6 was staged,' should be disbarred.