Gerald Weller: “Mr. Speaker, I say to the previous speaker, elimination of the marriage tax penalty is not only an issue of tax…”

Mr. Speaker, before recognizing our next distinguished speaker here, I would note that the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell) consistently voted no on eliminating the marriage tax penalty and what he considers a cost to Uncle Sam, to…

I would note the previous speaker referred to 6 percent as being ruthless. That's actually the formula in the majority Democrats' bill. So it was interesting that he criticized his own bill. I would also note to my good friend from…

There would be. And their growth has come as a result of export. But the point that really needs to be made is there is tremendous economic growth going on in the Andean region, which Colombia is leading, and a lot of that is in the energy…

Well, I would first point out to my friend from Michigan that I represent the State of Illinois. And under the legislation which we offered in committee, my State of Illinois would receive extended unemployment benefits. I would also state…