Gerry Studds: “I rise in support of H.R. 614, a bill to transfer title of the New London National Fish Hatchery to the State of…”

I share his concern of what may be coming. There may be attempts for the Federal Government to divest itself of some of our great national parks and forests and resources, and God knows to whom and when. However, I will be at this side if…

I yield myself a minute just to acknowledge with deep appreciation and, believe it or not, humility, for the very kind remarks of the dean of the House. In fairness, many of the statutes for which he gave me credit bear his name. May I…

first if I may make a legal observation then a much more personal one. This bill has two brief sections. One purports to give States the right to decline to recognize marriages in another State, and the other denies Federal benefits to any…

For those who think that the only true reflection of this House is some of the partisan fire that preceded this debate a few moments ago, I would ask them to reflect on what is transpiring now. This is the House at its best. This is…