Cliff Stearns: “the pace in recent years has been breathtaking, given the Nation's dire economic situation.”

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…

We thank the distinguished minority leader. And with that, let me close by saying, the Chair again, wishes to thank the former Members of the House and Senate for all of your presence today. And before terminating these proceedings, the…

Martin, thank you for that overview. And, Dennis, thank you very much for that very impressive report. We appreciate your leadership. You and Ken have given so much over the years for this golf tournament. I can only echo your remarks…

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…