I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this. And, again, I want to say this amendment does not kill the bill. Republicans have put forth a bill that again forces our middle class and our working families to sacrifice, sacrifice, and…

I have great respect for the committee. Nobody wants your job. I came here 14 years ago, and looking back on years that have gone by, I met Charlie Rangel as a colleague here, and then I learned sometime after that we were fellow veterans…

But I think censure is too much. A reprimand is appropriate, and he would accept that. And I would ask this House to recognize that, his history, and do the right thing. I would support the reprimand.

There are an estimated 283 million pets and 2.3 billion farm animals in our country. That's a lot of animals, Frank, don't you think? It is. There are nearly 86,000 veterinarians in the U.S.; however, the majority of them focus on…

The exclusion from the definition of swap for 'any sale of a nonfinancial commodity or security for deferred shipment or delivery, so long as the transaction is intended to be physically settled,' is intended to be consistent with the…

I have always held that education and innovation are two of the best investments we can make, for they guarantee a turnaround and are proven to enhance the quality of life for all Americans. This legislation will bring greater innovation…

I do rise in support. I understand you had the debate, but I would feel remiss if I didn't make a few comments for my fellow airmen that have served and serve with great distinction. It has probably been said, but Congress established the…

I would like to clarify the intent of section 312 of H.R. 2701 regarding the authorization of the Intelligence Officer Training Program. As I understand it, that section will authorize the Director of National Intelligence to provide…

My understanding is that Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, has a highly innovative foreign language skills program. Under that program, Drake students work with native speakers in groups of five or fewer three times a week. Such…

I rise today in support of the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act. An original cosponsor of this legislation, I believe that our health insurance companies need to be held to the competitive standard our free market demands…

Had I been present, I would have voted "no."

Had I been present, I would have voted "yea."