John Joseph Moakley: “That great man was the gentleman from New York [Mr. Solomon]. I just want to show the Members, whatever side one is on…”

Mr. Speaker, to listen to my Republican colleagues singing the praises of this bill, one would think it was going to change the lives of millions of Americans the minute the ink was dry. But before anybody starts spending the inheritance…

Mr. Speaker, American seniors are having a very hard time today, and the House could really do something about it. Today we could have passed a Democratic bill to make sure that every single senior citizen gets help with their expensive…

He lived every day of his life committed to improving his community, and to fostering opportunities not only for his own children and grandchildren, but for his neighbors through his tireless public service.

Mr. Speaker, the bill for which this rule provides consideration addresses some very valid security concerns in Cuba. However, Mr. Speaker, I think they could be addressed in a better way. I believe the best way to engage Cuba is first to…