C. W. Bill Young: “They are leaders. They have the right, and they have the power to make certain decisions, of course, the same as your…”

reclaiming my time, believe me, I understand the gentlewoman's concerns. As I suggested, the Department of Defense understands that concern as well. But it was just a suggestion that maybe we could have the two of them work this out. But…

again I want to thank the members of the subcommittee who worked so diligently. I want to thank specifically Mr. Murtha, who worked with us every day, every hour of every day as we put this bill together. Most Members of the House had some…

my friends who are opposing the Putnam-Capps amendment would like us to believe that in the Gulf of Mexico there is an unlimited supply of nice, clean, cheap natural gas just waiting for someone to punch a hole and it will come flowing…

on my reservation, I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriations bill and, therefore, it violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in…