Gus Bilirakis: “Our Nation's family-owned businesses and sole proprietors shouldn't have to compete with national or international…”

Every person is endowed with inherent dignity and deserves the freedom to live according to their conscience.

Mr. Speaker, there is no cost. There is no cost to this particular bill, and it is necessary. Mr. Speaker, the bottom line is that you cannot put a price on the value of life. As a matter of fact, no one should determine a person's quality…

Establishing permanent daylight saving time would provide families with more usable daylight hours in the evening, giving people additional opportunities to spend time outdoors.

I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close after Mr. Pallone. I reserve the balance of my time.