David Skaggs: “So we are going to decide what we have done after we have already passed it. That is a terrific standing of things on…”

I guess I am in the awkward position of wanting to help love their amendment to death, to acknowledge how meritorious their claim is for additional resources but then say, as the chairman has, 'Not here.' Because the account that they…

a year ago, when I announced my decision to support fast track trade negotiating authority, I told my constituents that I was supporting it because I believe strongly that good jobs depend on expanded trade--especially for a state like…

But this really comes down to a pretty fundamental question, which is do you think the business of the United States courts, when involving the United States itself as a party, ought to be presumptively public business or not, yes or no…

I want to express my deep respect to the gentleman from California for bringing this before the House. I agree with him that we ought to face up to our constitutional responsibilities, and that would incline me to support him. I agree with…