Thank you very much. First of all, let me just say that it has been such a breath of fresh air. I know Speaker Pelosi likes to say that each new Congress breathes in new life from the trenches, new people who have just come from having…

Since you asked the question rhetorically, I'll actually jump in and answer it with an answer from Mark Zandi, Moody's economist who Mrs. Dahlkemper just referred to. As to what would have happened without the Recovery Act, without the…

You're absolutely right. And I want to jump off what you just talked about, related to the choice that Americans will have. Over the next few months, we are going to get closer and closer to an election, and in November, I think Americans…

That's exactly right. We look forward to repeatedly inviting our colleagues on the other side of the aisle to join us in moving this country in a new direction, continuing to jump- start the economy, create jobs, and aggressively restoring…

Mr. Speaker, before I yield back, we want to emphasize that this is a frustrating process at times, but the women of the Congress, both the House and the Senate, not only know how to have a good time, know how to play softball, but they…

And just a few days later, an Irish ship, the Rachel Corrie, was offered the same thing, to take their goods. And they were also challenging the blockade, yet had a very different response and accepted the boarding and accepted travel to…

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the bipartisan Women Members of Congress softball team, we want to once again extend an invitation to all Members, staff, and anyone listening to attend the second annual congressional women's softball game, which…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. And it was an absolute pleasure to join you on the CODEL to the Middle East in January where we learned quite a bit about the progress of the peace process. And it has been noted by a number of our…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the amendment from yesterday, and I am proud to have joined my colleagues in repealing the discriminatory Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee and the…

Thank you so much, Mr. Polis. Your comments are such a perfect example of the unique contributions that American Jews have made in our history, and you specifically highlighted examples that most people would not have been familiar with. I…

Thank you so much, Mr. Perlmutter. We appreciate your contribution to our effort to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to American history. It is now my pleasure to yield to one of our newest Members, who…