I rise, as I have a couple of times in the past, to simply say that I think on our side, obviously, we believed that we needed to move forward on the work. All of us, however, share what has been said about Tom Lantos, for whom we had the…

This is a sad day not only for this institution, for those of us who were Tom's friends, clearly for his family, but it is a sad day for our country. Tom Lantos had a backbone of steel and a heart of commitment, compassion, and courage…

today--in a bipartisan vote--this House will pass critical legislation designed to expand college access and to make higher education more affordable for millions of American students. This legislation, the College Opportunity and…

I agree with my friend, and that is correct, and I think that is why all of us want to facilitate and ensure that the work of the NSA and others can go forward. I don't know whether the gentleman had an opportunity to either see or hear…

I appreciate your bringing to my attention, and we discussed the second sentence, which you just read regarding the more restrictive. When he refers to the more restrictive, he simply refers to the fact that they would have to go to the…

I do want to make the point that I don't think we have much difference on that issue because we agree that technology has changed. As we all know, there is a switch here in the United States now that the 1978 law did not anticipate…

I rise in support of this particular extension. I do not rise and did not rise in support of the underlying bill that we are extending. But the issue here is really one of allowing this body an opportunity to pass a bill that speaks to the…

Well, as you know, he may do that. As you know, Leader Reid asked for unanimous consent yesterday for a 30-day extension of the present act which expires on the 1st of the month. Mr. McConnell, the minority leader, objected to that…

I think you raise an important concern. I think we all agree on the concern. I think also there are concerns about what the Congress did in creating the FISA court, the purpose of the FISA court. The concern with respect to executive…

I would hope and urge this administration if they know of any such targets, that they immediately request authorization under that, and they have another week essentially to do so. We believe those could be approved within, as some…

We share that in common, and I think we're in that position, that a 30-day extension is a reasonable time in which to give the Congress of the United States, Senate and the House, to try to come together, resolve some very serious issues…

First of all, I share the gentleman's view, and my expectation is that the authorization bill we passed yesterday will be passed by the Senate as was passed here. Because, as you know, the only thing we did was modify, consistent with an…

When you indicate we reached bipartisan agreement, what we reached bipartisan agreement on was, obviously, that the bill, as you point out, had many important provisions, not only the pay that you refer to, the wounded warriors, treatment…

That is four-and-a-half months to review the overwhelming majority of the substance of these bills.

Madam 'Change' Leader, we passed the minimum wage increase in the first 100 hours that we came to power in Washington, D.C.

Madam change leader, we passed the minimum wage increase in the first 100 hours that we came to power in Washington, D.C.

Madam change (ph) leader, we passed the minimum wage act in the first 100 hours that we came to power in Washington, D.C.

It is usual generally traditional that speakers receive individual briefings from individuals like General Petraeus.

I would like to believe that Congress could address these issues through the regular legislative process. However, the experience of recent years suggests that it is extremely difficult in the current political environment. I have…

Nancy and I, I think, have been a good team. In my opinion, it was not that somebody was rejected today, it was that a team that had been successful was asked to continue to do that job on behalf of the American people.

That's a really bad idea.

I believe that a precipitous withdrawal of American forces in Iraq could lead to disaster, spawning a civil war, fostering a haven for terrorists, and damaging our nation's security and credibility.

Let me be clear--this bill is not and does not pretend to be campaign finance reform.

This bill is an opportunity for us to work together to achieve a type of reform we all agree is both necessary and important.

This convention, which is held in Prince Frederick every ten years, celebrates women's participation in religious affairs and explores the total man and women--body, spirit, and soul.