We had an opportunity to reach such an agreement in a bipartisan fashion, and we will not reach a big, bold, and balanced plan without bipartisanship because the decisions we'll have to make will be too difficult not to be done in a…

I thank the gentleman for his leadership, and I thank Mr. Camp for his leadership. There is, of course, a time for partisanship. There is a time for making our political points, and that time has been, and it will be again. That time is…

We are in pro forma session. Pro forma session is a session without substance or solutions. We have much to do, Mr. Speaker. Millions of Americans returned to work yesterday. Millions more have returned to work today after taking off time…

I thank the gentleman. Like any compromise, this is not a perfect bill. We don't pass perfect bills, but it's a good bill that is worthy of support. I would be remiss if I did not note my concern with section 533-- unnecessary and, in my…

I thank my friend Mr. Smith, the ranking member, and I thank Mr. McKeon for the work that they have done; and I want to thank my friend Barney Frank for the thoughtful perspective he brings to the consideration of this bill. As we struggle…

For over 40 years, the Congressional Black Caucus has strengthened and enhanced the work of the people's House. It does so by carrying into this Chamber the voices of millions of Americans who, for too long in our history, were voiceless…

I thank the gentleman for his observations as to who I am. It's not missed on me. I am pleased to join the gentleman from Georgia, my friend Mr. Dreier, and so many others who I know will speak. I've had the privilege of serving in this…

I hear the gentleman, and the gentleman says spending is the problem. If spending is the problem and spending obviously is one of the challenges we confront, as is revenues, if that is the case, then let me remind the gentleman that during…

I rise for the purpose of inquiring of the majority leader the schedule for the week to come. At this point in time, I yield to my friend, Mr. Cantor, the majority leader, for that purpose.

I thank my friend for yielding, and I'll be brief. I had the privilege many years ago to get on the telephone and call Leonard Boswell. Leonard Boswell was then presiding over the State senate. He tells the story about how his executive…

I thank the gentleman for his comments, and I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________

I thank the gentleman for his intent there. I would simply observe that the gentleman observed and he was correct, obviously, that FEMA indicated it has some resources to go through the beginning of the year. There are, as the gentleman…