John Conyers

I am now pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas, Al Green.

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Price). (Mr. PRICE of North Carolina asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

I am pleased to yield now 2 minutes to the gentleman from Rhode Island, Representative Cicilline, a member of the Judiciary Committee.

I am pleased to yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentlelady from Texas, Sheila Jackson Lee, a distinguished member of the Judiciary.

I am proud to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California, Judy Chu, a dedicated member of the Judiciary Committee.

We have legitimate and serious concerns about the impediment to a fair trial.

What happens is rigorous examination of witnesses, both direct and cross-examination.

I don't believe and I still believe, actually, that the actions of President Bush, and President Reagan, as President Obama's are constitutionally suspect.

We have all studied the relevant legal parameters and wish to express our collective view that the President's actions are well within his legal authority.

These actions are not only appropriate, but they are lawful.

President Obama did not change the law. He acted within the law consistent with the Constitution and past precedent.

They can do what we were elected to do. They can come to the table and work to pass a real immigration reform bill.

The President's reforms will help to secure the border, focus our resources on deporting felons, not families.

I defy any of my colleagues on this Committee or anyone in Congress to tell me our immigration system is not broken.

I believe a new, more secure fence can be developed to afford greater protection while maintaining the dignity of the building.

This incident demands that we change our approach to White House security.

The Secret Service has done an outstanding job in many instances, with respect to both missions.

However, in recent years, a number of incidents have shaken our trust in the agency.

This year alone, the agency's efforts in investigating financial crimes have saved us $3 billion.

How has the Chafee amendment helped copyright issues for the blind or other individuals with print disabilities?

Thank you, Chairman Marino.

As leaders of the Nation's cities and counties, we remind the American public that the moral compass of our Nation resides in our local communities. As Americans, we will not turn our backs on children.

Our country has spent over $2.5 trillion on the war on drugs.

The collateral damage of the war on drugs has disproportionately harmed minorities.

The war on drugs has disproportionately impacted communities of color.