Steve Buyer: “I would like to thank the Speaker for her kind remarks and her support of the bill. Also, I ask for your support, we…”

Two States are the worst offenders: New York and New Jersey. Instead of 133 percent, they are at 400 and 350 percent respectively, eligibility to poverty. Oh, no, no; they don't want to make the tough decisions. Guess what; not only do the…

I want to congratulate the gentleman from Florida on his legislation. He's worked hard on it. As you can tell, he has put a lot of time and effort into this. The only thing I would add is that it's not just veterans--those whom have been…

I want to congratulate both of you on a job well done on your bill. To my friend Ike Skelton, Ike, I support the policy that you came up with years ago when I first came to Congress 18 years ago--the DOD's Don't Ask, Don't Tell--and we…

I rise also in support of H.R. 3787, as amended, introduced by my good friend, the former Command Sergeant Major Tim Walz of the Minnesota National Guard. I know where he wanted to go with this legislation. I think what he has done is…