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Thank you, Martin. I think, as you pointed out, we were waiting for both the majority leader, Steny Hoyer of Maryland, and the minority leader, Kevin McCarthy, between 8:45 and 9:00, and they might have had different schedules/commitments…
The Chair announces that 27 former Members of Congress have responded to their names.
The Chair now recognizes the president of the United States Association of Former Members of Congress, the Honorable Martin Frost of Texas, to address the Members.
Mr. Frost and Mr. Boustany have been elected president and vice president of FMC. Congratulations to you both. Martin, at the risk of having the Speaker's chair be vacant for a minute, I would like for you to join us here at the rostrum to…
The president and vice president each serve a 2-year term and are term-limited to a single term. The candidates are: For vice president, Charles Boustany of Louisiana. For president, Martin Frost of Texas. All in favor of electing these…
Next, we will elect our Executive Committee. I automatically join the Executive Committee in my capacity as past president. The secretary and treasurer are each elected to a 1-year term, with eligibility for another 1-year term. The…
I just commend you for this. What you are indicating is this place is working, and I think the problem is out there in America, at least through mainstream media. It does appear to be working, and I think it is because of your leadership…
Thank you, Connie, very much for that report, and thank you also for the continued leadership that you have provided for the former Members of Congress. Your counsel is always appreciated and is invaluable. I now will lead to another…
Barbara, if you will come up. Barbara, your plaque is inscribed: ``We thank Congresswoman Barbara Kennelly of Connecticut for her leadership and guidance for the past 2 years as president of the U.S. Association of Former Members of…
Barbara, thank you very much. And thank you, Members, for your confidence. I think in light of the hour here, we will go right directly to honoring our past president and our vice president. Pete, if you will give me the plaques, I would…
Mr. Cadden, there is no question there was a massive failure of sterilization at your facility.
Mr. Cadden, 32 people have died, 400 people are infected, and scores of others who were injected with medicine your company compounded are waiting, holding their breath to see if they will get sick from the products you have made.
I would say to the dean of the House of Representatives, I appreciate sincerely his compliments and his kind words about me. The words he used by calling us Luddites, of course, refers to the 19th century textile workers who objected to…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Fitzpatrick
I thank my colleague from Florida. I just want to say to the distinguished former chairman of the Appropriations Committee, chairman emeritus, and also the chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, that I appreciate his…
I have an amendment at the desk, Mr. Chairman. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…
The gentlelady from California (Ms. Eshoo) was talking about an amendment that was ruled out of order. Is it germane for her to be talking about an amendment that is ruled out of order? {time} 1710 The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman offered…
I have an amendment at the desk, but I do have a question for the Chairman, if I could. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his inquiry.
On behalf of American taxpayers, we have a duty to figure out what went wrong with the Solyndra loan guarantee.
The Solyndra investigation and the introduction of the No More Solyndras Act is a great example of how congressional oversight should work.
A little nudge from this committee with legislation will create a nudge of billions of dollars out there in the audience.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…
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