Elijah Cummings

I hope that you will keep that human element in mind.

Sometimes I wonder whether he even has the information available to understand how many Americans are drowning.

I just think that there is more we can do. I just believe it.

I find it interesting how they keep working for us. I just don't understand it and I just wonder whether we underestimate what they have been doing.

I have said this to you before. As I listen to your defense, and I do consider that defense, and rightfully so, I said to you and I begged you, do not mistake a comma for a period.

If I had made a million, I sure would know when I made it, that is for sure.

I have regrets for the people who are being put out of their houses and need help.

I believe that we are mired in a culture of mediocrity, and nobody should be receiving million dollar bonuses by claiming it has.

Addressing the housing crisis is the key to our economic recovery as a Nation.

I'm hoping that amendment does pass because our Republican friends have constantly said that they want to do away with regulations that might impede the flow of commerce, and I think that my amendment is a step in that direction. I know…

In closing, I just wanted to let the gentleman know that he mentioned that there had been an increase in Federal employees. There have been increases in DOD, DHS, and VA, but all the other agencies over the 10 years have been decreasing…

I am very pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman from Maryland, Ms. Donna Edwards.

We are going and asking the questions that we are afraid to ask, knowing what the answer might be.

It has also been reported that among industrial sources in the United States, coal and oil-fired power plants emit the most toxic air pollution.

I would think you would take into consideration anything that might cause deaths, particularly from all of these different things.

We need a new normal in this country.

The affordable care law is trying to make health care available, because there are so many Americans that don't--even if they could afford it, it is not available.

The ACA is progress. And while each individual will face unique circumstances and challenges under ACA, generally there are significant benefits that result in good health for the American public.

The new standards also will help create new jobs.

The new standards are critical to ensuring that consumers are getting the most for their money.

Frankly, I have a hard time understanding what the majority's problem is with the fuel efficiency standards, or whose interests they are representing in opposing them.

I am pleased that the Obama administration is moving forward on fuel economy standards that will decrease our dependence on foreign oil, improve vehicle value for consumers, our constituents, and improve air quality across our Nation.

If they are not insured, in many instances, as in my district, they die.

Requesting documents related to our purchase and sale of Paclitaxel.

I want to commend the former chairman of this subcommittee, Congressman Elijah Cummings, for his determined efforts in past Congresses to instill greater accountability and transparency to this initiative, which is of critical importance…