I support it in general. I will do what I can to help, within reason.

It is not just one big massive project we are talking about, but we are actually talking about a series of smaller projects.

The pie is shrinking. The struggle for those dollars is growing.

Affordable housing for workers is one of the biggest problems we have in Boston.

I can't imagine what this country would be like.

To fail to invest in our future, regardless of the economic situation, is shortsighted and stupid.

I am looking 50 years down the road or something.

The whole idea of high-speed rail is, yes, to connect San Francisco and L.A., that is all well and good.

Let me tell you, criticize it all you want, it works.

I think I heard Mr. Capuano said if you see success, do it. And do it despite those who would criticize you.

Help our communities keep themselves whole by allowing these homes to be bought by people who care.

I think that is a little bass ackwards.

I want you to act like Costco. Do what they do. Actually, do the opposite of what they do. Break it down. Sell it individually.

I want more because the greatest study of mankind I have ever read is the Bible, and it says, 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.'

I think it is a dangerous bill and also a dangerous area.

Danger number two, to remove the Volcker Rule?

But let me tell you the two most dangerous parts of this bill, to me.

I don't like being here. I had meetings I had to cancel. I had phone calls I had to put off. But I am committed to doing everything I can to get two votes on the floor--just two. They are simple issues: no fly, no buy, and closing the…

The issues are pretty clear. I came up for one simple reason: I am asking my Republican friends: What are you afraid of? What are you afraid of? You get the votes. I ran for Congress to debate and vote on the issues of the day, vote my…

Pretty much everything has been said, except I think, obviously, the leadership is still not hearing us. And it is not just us who are saying this; the American people are saying this. Everyone has seen the polls. Everyone knows the…

I understand that, Mr. Speaker. This issue has not expired, and this issue will not go away. And this issue will not be the end of this debate today or tomorrow, until we get a vote on these simple issues and do something to protect the…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I want to step up and basically add my name to this and my support and say it is a good amendment. It should pass.

As you have just heard, this is a great piece of legislation. This is exactly the way that Congress is supposed to work. We had our differences, but we worked them out because everybody gave a little bit to get to the middle--to get…

You learn something new every day. I am one of those people. I never expected a guy from New Mexico to be speaking on the flood insurance bill. I thank Mr. Pearce for educating me even further. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my…

I also rise to support H.R. 4096 for the exact reasons that Mr. Garrett just pointed out. I would like to be as clear as I can. I am a strong proponent and supporter of the Volcker Rule, and I would not support anything that would…