Just a few hours ago, we lost a dear friend, an esteemed and honored and respected colleague, Congressman Don Payne of New Jersey.

Madam Speaker, I'm so pleased to recognize the 20th anniversary of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition. For 20 years, Reverend Stephen Braddock and the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition have worked to empower individuals and families…

The goal here in simple terms is to focus on the truly dangerous items.

My legislation, the FOSL bill, which I think makes the point that legislation is needed to increase sanctions.

My legislation, the Foreign Oil Spill Liability Act, will ensure the responsible foreign party pays for all cleanup costs.

Thank you for the Members for giving us, the South Florida congressional delegation, some of us the opportunity to testify at this very important hearing.

We need to make sure that we hold all parties accountable.

The Obama administration has made no effort whatsoever to dissuade this activity.

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 515) to reauthorize the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the Senate amendments is as follows…

I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to submit for the Record statements and extraneous materials on this measure. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Florida…

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith), the chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights, a strong advocate for freedom everywhere and the…