On the recordFebruary 7, 2012
In which case, Mr. Speaker, I would recap this with my gratitude to the American people: We are here. We are putting a mark in place for posterity, and posterity watches us today. They're inspired, and they're informed by the actions of this Congress and by the actions of the President. As I watch what unfolds here in the continuing growth and dependency and in the growth of the regulatory class in society and as I think about the growth of the nanny state--the nanny state that seems to think that it can be the protectorate for all of us and that somehow we can't make decisions for ourselves and for our well-being--Mr. Speaker, yes, we can, to quote the President, but not in any foreign language like ``si se puede.'' Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate your attention and the opportunity to address you here on the floor of the House of Representatives. I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________
