John Conyers

Did the gentleman know about it before all of us knew it? The gentleman knew about the $50 billion tobacco tax cut? Did he?

The $50 billion tobacco tax cut was public? The gentleman knew about it before it was revealed, after it had been found in the budget bill? Just answer the question.

I rise to express how sorry I am that the name of the gentleman from California (Mr. Horn) would be on the document that we are opposing today.

The gentleman from Missouri has asked us to follow.

I urge us to forge a way to rise above the nasty politics that have clouded this body.

I believe other like-minded Democrats, will join you in voting for a motion to proceed with a formal inquiry as to the matters raised in the Referral.

I urge my colleagues to address the issue in a forthright manner.

I ask this his thoughtful essay from the Boston Herald be printed here.

I urge my colleagues to act with the country's long-term interests in mind.

I submit to you that the most responsible course of action is to impose upon ourselves the deadlines provided in the Democratic alternative.

I believe this matter has significantly disrupted the progress of the Congress.

S vote has to be based on what is known, and reasonably to be inferred from what is known, today. On that basis, for the reasons I

To announce to the press unilaterally that that vote will take place a week from today begs common sense

The gentleman from California for watching the red light.

The gentleman from Massachusetts, I request recognition for a moment.

The gentleman from Massachusetts, I'd like to introduce Elsie Frank, Barney Frank's mother.

I urge the Chair to rule the censure motion in order.

I urge his finding that the resolution of censure is germane.

I ask forgiveness, and that is what it is all about.

I asked questions of the author about what is its clear intent.

I submit to the House, however, that the motion to recommit must be rejected by this House.

I believe responsible people can disagree about where to draw the line on what does or does not constitute perjury.

I believe that the laws should be applied equally to all, regardless of their financial or political stature.

I ask my colleagues to carefully review this thoughtful and insightful piece.

I urge my colleagues to remember the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.