Sam Farr: “You want crisis, believe it or not, because that is the only way Congress pays attention to anything anymore.”

History has shown us what we can get by retreating into a defensive, isolationist crouch.

Come to Pennsylvania. We have religious freedom. It is good for business.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. This is probably the last time I rise on this floor to speak after 23 years of serving here. It may take me a little more than 5 minutes.

In reclaiming my time, I thank the chairman. I really appreciate those kind remarks.