Gary Peters

I co-authored this bipartisan legislation, which would help protect businesses that rely on derivatives to responsibly manage risk, with Mr. Grimm.

Our status quo is unsustainable but completely eliminating any government role in the mortgage market would likely undermine the housing recovery.

Clearly, we need to put an end to taxpayer-funded bailouts.

I believe they continue to receive direct funding and certain types of logistical support from parts of the ISI.

The people are by and large moderate, that they want to be friends with us and other countries around the world.

We are the doctors and the lawyers and the educated people from the border areas. We would like to reconcile with you and be partners with you.

There is a huge divide between the communities and these very violent and thuggish and criminalized forces that are wreaking havoc on the people.

I would like to save Pakistan. And I don't argue with the designation. But I do think we should be clear that there is some distinctions.

I don't believe that reconciliation is possible with these organizations.

The rescue of GM and Chrysler has been a huge success for investors. It has been a success for workers, as well as taxpayers.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Fleming The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike title III. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 614, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan will be postponed. {time} 1100 Amendment No. 16 Offered by Mrs. Capps The Acting…

I am certainly pleased that H.R. 3850, the Small Business Contracting Act, raises the small businesses contracting goal from 23 to 25 percent.

This amendment will simply ensure that the government continues its recent successes in contracting with small businesses that are owned by socially or economically disadvantaged folks.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas The Acting…

I want to thank my friends Mr. Schweikert and Ms. Eshoo for their work on this bipartisan bill to help small companies grow and expand. As we all know, the American people want to see Congress working together to strengthen our economy and…

I certainly appreciate the comments of the chairman. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from California (Ms. Eshoo), who has been an incredible leader on this issue.

I currently do not have additional speakers; so I reserve the balance of my time.

Allowing Fannie and Freddie to pass on massive profits to their shareholders and huge bonuses to their executives and employees while sticking taxpayers with losses was a huge mistake and it should never be repeated.

I want to know what it means by 'in particular.' What is your hope for that program and how will you assess it?

I represent a community that has an unemployment rate well in excess of 20 percent.

I certainly understand the important role that derivatives play in our economy.

As a member of the Dodd-Frank Conference Committee, I worked to ensure that Title VII struck the appropriate balance.

I hope that we can focus on those points of agreement instead of dwelling on the issues that divide us.