I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, first, let me briefly say I rise to speak on this bill which directly impacts our economy, our competitiveness, and our ability to create jobs that pay well and open doors of opportunity…

I understand that comment. I also understand that the chairman of the Financial Services Committee is opposed to the Export- Import Bank. He has said that publicly. So I would hope, at some point in time, again, that the majority of the…

I thank the gentleman for his comments. Very frankly, we can't impose my way or the highway in this House, Mr. Speaker, as you well know. The Republicans are in the majority. We can't impose any way. We can simply ask for some way for it…

I thank the gentleman, Mr. Speaker, for his remarks, and I will look forward to debating what he says is an important responsibility of this House, and that is to set priorities. When the Labor-Health bill comes before us--and the $155…

I thank the gentleman, Mr. Speaker, for the information. Obviously, one of the bills that I am particularly concerned about is the Labor, Health, and Education investments that we have been making. There is a substantial cut proposed in…

I thank the gentleman for his information. I note that an appropriations bill and the CJS bill will be on the floor next week. Let me pursue, if I can, Mr. Speaker, the progress that the Appropriations Committee will be making. Am I…

I thank the gentleman for that information. I understand, in addition, that the Appropriations Committee continues to mark up bills this week to pass their fourth bill, the Transportation-HUD bill, out of committee. The question I would…

I want to thank the majority leader for his continuing positive comments with respect to assuring that every American not only has the right to vote, but has the access to vote and that we facilitate one's casting of that vote. I look…

The $155 billion, of course, is a gross figure and includes items beyond discretionary figures in that bill. The fact of the matter is that NIH has been cut by a very substantially higher percentage than that, somewhere in the neighborhood…

In just a few short minutes, we will demonstrate whether this House does or does not have fiscal responsibility. We ought to extend the research and development tax credit to help businesses invest in innovation--and we ought to do it…

I rise with a great deal of sadness. We are punting. USA Today said, ``House action on tax extenders forfeits credibility on deficits and national debt.'' They are right. The distinguished chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, who is…

I have 3 minutes to discuss with the American public why their country is going to be put deeper into debt by passing this legislation. It would be good legislation if it were paid for. It was good legislation when it was included in Mr…