Connie Morella: “I am proud to join with the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Gekas) in renewing our bipartisan commitment to double the…”

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for sharing those words with us, particularly understanding the number of issues that are appearing before you, the little things that you mention. I also wanted to thank Dennis for what he's done, too, with the…

I don't need to introduce this gentleman. You all know him. But I do want to say that he does exemplify what Ray LaHood has said about bipartisanship and drinking the waters of central Illinois. The bipartisan spirit in which Bob Michel is…

Thank you very much, Bob. I am glad you listened to your aunt. We appreciate also the work you have done on this very important project and also the fact that you are on our board of directors, and that is very helpful. A great example of…

The Chair again wishes to thank the former Members of the House for their presence here today. Before terminating, the Chair would like to invite those former Members whose names were not recorded as being present to give their names to…