I think there will be some good discussion today.

Why should we get rid of the orderly liquidation as a final backup opportunity?

I really have to go back to Mr. Schwarcz's comments. I have no problem with the concept of State-based regulation.

I think that the capital standards issue could be put on a suspension calendar and passed overwhelmingly.

We probably would not have had a 5-year catastrophe in our economy had we done two things: one on the credit rating agencies; and the other is to require that portfolio insurance be called insurance.

I think most of these issues that are proposed in these bills are reasonable and thoughtful.

The likelihood of them ever using it is minimal.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Mr. Pierluisi and Mr. Posey for proposing this bill, and I hope that it passes as quickly as possible. I would just simply like to add one thing, sitting and listening to these things: particularly in…

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Serrano), with whom I agree on almost everything, with the sole exception of his favorite baseball team, which, of course, should be the Red Sox, but…

Mr. Speaker, I too rise in support of H.R. 4268. Very simply put, this is a State highway that already has an exemption to the weight limits pursuant to State law. They are changing the State highway into an interstate highway, therefore…

Mr. Speaker, I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from Puerto Rico (Mr. Pierluisi). As everyone knows, Puerto Rico has a Resident Commissioner here. He has the luxury of a 4- year term. We all envy that. At the same…