"Somehow we, as a country, have allowed the term 'equality,' which is an absolute term, to be redefined to mean more rights for some individuals and fewer for others."
"LGBT Americans are not demanding so-called special rights, as some claim, through this or any other bill."
"I would again like to thank the gentlelady from Wisconsin, Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, and the 100-plus cosponsors of H.R. 2517 for their work, their diligence, and their commitment to correcting a l..."
"I really do appreciate all the testimony that's been offered to this committee."
"Congress should promptly eliminate federal preemption of the application of the state consumer protection laws to national banks."
"The city's contention is that the discriminatory lending practices pursued by Wells Fargo promoted high-cost loan instruments which led to foreclosures far in excess of what the rate of foreclosure mi..."
"The magic of federalism is that if one level of government falls asleep at the wheel or has too much to drink at the party, another can drive everybody home safely."
"Thank you for holding this critical hearing to examine the targeted predatory lending practices that have ravaged our communities and our economy."
"We had asked the Marine Corps to compile a list of incidents and mishaps involving the MV-22 since the aircraft was approved for full rate reduction in 2005."
"this is a continuation of this defense of mediocrity, and it bothers me tremendously."
"We must make sure that whatever equipment we buy, that it is the equipment that they need to carry out their mission."