Betty McCollum: “I also want to applaud you for the triumphant reopening of the Renwick.”

I am angry, and angry can be a very good emotion when utilized appropriately.

Well, in my opinion, being present when some of the stuff happened, that is an unintended consequence, totally unintended consequence.

Mr. Speaker, last week the Republican Majority in the House of Representatives decided that they know better than the residents of the District of Columbia what their local government needs.

I rise in opposition to the slate of permitting bills that the Republican majority has brought to the House Floor this week.