Mr. Speaker, 2 years ago, I stood on the steps of the Supreme Court as the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act was struck down. On a beautiful day in June, much like today, I stood there with the words ``Equal Justice Under Law''…

I thank my friend for yielding. He has his photo of the hydroelectric pump storage facility. His is from the right. I have a picture from the left. It is a different view, but it is the same facility. This is really important. I support…

I thank my friend for yielding. Mr. Speaker, let's be clear, the Members on this side of the aisle-- the Democratic Party Members on this side of the aisle--completely understand what we are debating today. We know we are debating the rule…

Mr. Speaker, in 2 weeks, at a time when every American has anxiety about the economy and is wondering how he is going to make ends meet, in 2 weeks, the Export-Import Bank, absent action by this Congress, will be allowed to expire and cost…

I thank my friend from Colorado for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in opposition to the previous question in order to make in order a vote to reauthorize the Export- Import Bank. For Americans, the Export-Import Bank means…

Further delay makes even less sense as China moves to fill the vacuum created by the lack of action by this Congress.

Mr. Speaker, it is long past time for Congress to come together and pass a bold, bipartisan plan to rebuild our Nation's infrastructure. Right now, China is spending 10 times as a percentage of GDP what we are on infrastructure. They are…

U.S. leadership and engagement in economic policy is vital in the long-term interest of our country.

Mr. Speaker, I want to start by thanking Chairman Royce for his efforts on this resolution and my friend Ranking Member Engel, as well, for his efforts, along with the 201 Members of this body who have cosponsored this, most particularly…

Mr. Speaker, House Republican leadership is, once again, threatening to bring us to the edge of yet another deadline that threatens American jobs and our very economy. There are just 7 days left for Congress to reauthorize the Export…

I thank my friend. Simple point, Congress, today, will speak with one voice and say to the Iranian people, say to the world, that these Americans--this resolution will say, with absolute clarity, that if Iran expects to be treated as a…