I commend him for his great leadership in terms of working and being a champion for America's working families, for America's middle-income families who need so much help at this time of this down economy. Mr. Speaker, this has been a very…

I especially want to acknowledge the exceptional leadership of First Lady Michelle Obama for recognizing a tremendous need in our country for proper nutrition for our children, children who have issues of having the proper nutrition…

I'm not afraid to be the sole voice standing out there for the middle class because now all of a sudden, Boehner has to come in and he has to govern.

I thank the gentleman, but I, in turn, want to salute Congressman Peter King, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Congressman Jerry Nadler, and the entire bipartisan New York delegation for giving us this opportunity today to do what is right…

Every month, we take the time to pause here on the House floor and honor our men and women in uniform for their service. Today, we have an opportunity to do the same for those who serve in our intelligence community. These officers are…

Mr. Speaker, for so many years we have watched the China-U.S. trade deficit grow and grow and grow. And today we are finally doing something about it by recognizing that China's manipulation of the currency represents a subsidy for Chinese…

They have to have confidence that Congress is here to work in the people's interests, not the special interests. They have to know -- and I honestly believe -- that you cannot advance the people's agenda unless you drain the swamp that is…

There is a need for transparency about who is funding the effort to build this Islamic center.

There is a need for transparency about who is funding the effort to build this Islamic center.

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank the distinguished chairman of the Ways and Means Committee for bringing this important legislation to the floor, working closely with the distinguished chair of the Appropriations Committee…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. And I thank him for giving us the opportunity to vote this evening on the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. I thank you and Congresswoman Maloney for your leadership on this issue, as well…

Let the chips fall where they may.

I want to concur with the sentiments of the distinguished Republican leader in acknowledging the bipartisan support that the Americans with Disabilities Act received in the House. Mr. Sensenbrenner, a champion for civil rights across the…

I want to acknowledge the presence of Mr. Minnick's guest, Corporal Randal Wright. He lost both legs and a hand in Afghanistan. I think it's important that we have this juxtapositioning. As Mr. Patrick Kennedy said today in his remarks, we…

It is with great pride and joy that I rise today to acknowledge the history that you are making. By your leadership and your inspiration and your education of the Congress, you have helped take us to a place that honors the tradition and…

I listened very attentively to the previous speaker talk about why these unemployment benefits had to be paid for, and I was struck by the inconsistency in his remarks and that of the Republicans in the United States Senate and in the…

I saw the hope in the eyes of the victims of the oil spill who came to my office. These families came. Eleven of the families were suffering from the loss of a loved one on the rig. They came to me and said that they were on their way to…

I called the Secretary of the Treasury and said, We are meeting here in my office, and wondered if we could be helpful in any way in terms of public policy, because what we seem to see coming out from the executive branch is chaos…

I rise today to remember the extraordinary life and legacy of Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia, a man who loved his State, loved this country, and was a such important part of this Congress. Throughout his remarkable career, he…

I am proud to rise in strong support of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, which will provide the President with more tools to address the looming nuclear threat from Iran. All Members of Congress…

87.5 percent of the American people support what the DISCLOSE Act will do, which is to shed light on elections. Nearly a century ago, Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis wrote about the dangers of corporate interests dominating our…

I congratulate the chairman on this important legislation because it does both, creates jobs and helps to reduce the deficit. If I had four words to describe the bill, it would be the same four words--it's a four letter word, I prepare you…

I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership and service to our country. Madam Chair, this weekend, on Memorial Day, America will come together to honor all those who have served our Nation in uniform, and those brave…

I thank the gentleman for yielding and his leadership on this important bill before us. I commend Congresswoman Eshoo for her attention to this important matter, her leadership in bringing this amendment to the floor. Mr. Chairman, as you…

I want to join my colleagues in saluting the wonderful work of Muftiah McCartin. She has poured her heart and soul into her work. We were all so proud when she became the staff director of the Rules Committee. Her policy and technical…