John Yarmuth: “I happen to believe with Congressman Kucinich. I'm a single payer person.”

Of course, congratulations to the victors. It is getting old. I had that trophy for a little while. I haven't seen it in quite some time.

He doesn't control the oil companies.

I thank the gentleman for yielding; and I do mean the gentleman. It has been an honor over these last 16 years to participate in this event. My record as a captain after the first 4 years was not very good; and, actually, John Tanner was…

Several years ago, I ran into a former Member of the House and asked him whether he missed it. He answered: ``I don't miss the circus. I miss the clowns.'' Now that I am in my final days as a Member and have reflected on my 16 years here…