Kendrick Meek: “it is an honor to once again address the U.S. House of Representatives. We would like to thank the Democratic leadership…”

“it is an honor to once again address the U.S. House of Representatives. We would like to thank the Democratic leadership for the time, Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, and our Democratic whip, Mr. Steny Hoyer, and also Mr. James Clyburn, who is our chairperson. Also, we would like to come to the floor once again, Mr. Speaker, to share not only with the Members but with the American people the priorities not only of the Democratic Party, but of this side of the aisle on the Democratic side, and also the priorities of all Americans. Our vice chair, Mr. John Larson, communicates in the best way to many, many Democrats, Republicans, and Independents about our plan on this side of the aisle. It would not be a plan, it would actually be action if we were in the majority. I think it is important to come up with a comprehensive approach, Mr. Speaker, and using a team effort to move us in the right direction as a country; whether it be homeland security, innovation, affordable health care, or other initiatives that we all embrace. If we can come together in a bipartisan way, then America will be stronger, and also other countries throughout the world will be stronger based on our leadership. Unfortunately, we are not providing that leadership right now. When I say ``we,'' I am talking about the Republican majority coming together with Democrats and finding a bipartisan way to approach many of the issues that are facing our country right now.…”