Mike Collins

I am honored today to rise in recognition of three police officers from the Lavonia, Georgia, Police Department. Officers Harold McCroskey, Brandon Brown, and Blake Andrews are selfless public servants who have committed their lives to…

I thank the chairman for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise in very strong support of this rule and the underlying bills, many of which have not been discussed because we have been discussing the one that is, frankly, the most…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Speaker, it is amazing again to come down to this House floor to discuss issues and to be a part of this debate. I think one of the issues that really has to come to light here is when it is being said that…

I thank the chairman of the Rules Committee. I rise in strong support of this rule and the underlying legislation, H.R. 5682, to authorize the construction of the Keystone pipeline. You know, it is not every day that I come back--and we…

I appreciate the chairman for yielding. I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this rule and the underlying legislation, which I support, because included in the underlying legislation is H.R. 1493, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees…

Let's be sort of open and transparent, which is what the American people want here. There is not a bill that hits the floor of this House that is not a message bill. It sends a message of the priorities of the Congress. It sends a message…

It was stated in my remarks previously that Ms. Jenkins, sadly, passed away October 31, 2001. I think from her faith background and for her children, it was a sad day, but it was also a happy day, because every time we remember those such…

We have no other speakers and are ready to close. I reserve the balance of my time.

As I have been listening here just for the last few moments--and at this point, as the song says, ``We are over halfway there''--of listening through these what many people would say are just post office namings, if you listen to the…

Again, what has been said is true. What has been said about veterans and the naming of this post office at 275 Front Street in Marietta, Ohio, could ring true on any day and any time, especially now as we look around the world and we know…

Again, we are recognizing here someone who shows that heroism is not confined to a battlefield, it is not confined to a place; it is a state of mind, it is a state of being, and our armed services are full of those individuals who do so…

We have no other speakers and are ready to close. I reserve the balance of my time.

We have no other speakers, and we are ready to close. I reserve the balance of my time.

At this point, I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Johnson).

I thank and appreciate the gentleman from California. At a time in which our country goes like this, a story like this needs to be told over and over. I appreciate the chairman sharing that again so that we see true civil service and true…

I urge all Members to support passage of S. 231. At this point, I will yield back the balance of my time as well. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Collins) that the House…

It is always a privilege to honor those who have sacrificed for us. With that, I urge all Members to support the passage of H.R. 4443, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered…

I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on this bill which is under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the…

As has been stated by my friend, Reverend Davis, and also by my dear friend from Florida (Ms. Ros- Lehtinen), at this point, you do not have to live many decades to live a full and vibrant life. This young man proved that you can live a…

I appreciate my colleagues and what they have shared about a former colleague. I think once served here we are always colleagues, and I think the example that he set is one that is well worth remembering. I appreciate the gentlelady from…

Again, I appreciate the gentleman from Florida bringing forth an example of a fine public servant, and I would urge all Members to support passage of H.R. 2678. With that, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The…

I do appreciate the chairman of the Natural Resources Committee yielding me this time. You know, it is amazing when you even mention dealing with reforming the Endangered Species Act how people all of a sudden think--and it is just a…

There is no legitimate reason. There is no timing. There is nothing but the arrogance of the EPA.

Thank you as well for yours, and thanks for doing this tonight. Mr. Speaker, this is an easy one for me. I stand with the State of Israel as well as her right to defend herself. It is amazing to me at times that that is even called into…

As we come here today, one of the things that strikes me--and, of course, I support the rule and the underlying bill, H.R. 4315, because it really strikes a balance and, as part of the working group that has been meeting under Chairman…