Erik Paulsen

More than 37 million people in the United States have a disability, including more than 500,000 in Minnesota. For parents raising a child with a disability, it is both emotionally and financially draining. While, individuals with…

Tonight, I rise with several of my colleagues to honor the work and memory of Congressman Bill Frenzel, who passed away on Monday. Congressman Frenzel represented Minnesota's Third Congressional District for 20 years, first elected in 1970…

I thank the gentleman. As he mentioned, the members of the Ways and Means Committee absolutely do look at Bill Frenzel as an important role model and inspiration as we look to tackle continued problems and opportunities down the road. With…

I thank the gentleman for offering his perspective, as well, in those unique stories and reflections from a bipartisan basis on a truly great American, as Mr. Hoyer had mentioned. With that, Mr. Speaker, I will yield to the gentleman from…

I thank the gentleman because those words he mentioned about being hardworking and thoughtful certainly reflect Bill Frenzel's spirit which we need to continue to embody on this House floor. Mr. Speaker, next I will yield to the…

I thank my colleague. As you mentioned, he was a veteran, a public servant, a thinker, opening himself to new ideas and certainly offering ideas himself. There is sadness, but, as you mentioned, great joy as we reflect on the opportunities…

Well, I thank the gentleman for sharing his perspective, his stories, and some fond memories. I appreciate that very much, and I know the family does as well. Next I will yield to the gentleman from Maryland, Steny Hoyer, the minority whip…

I stand before you with the members of the Minnesota House delegation after the sad news reached us that former Congressman Bill Frenzel passed away yesterday. For two decades, Bill Frenzel represented Minnesota's Third Congressional…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, Americans have been pleading for Congress to take action to spur economic growth and create jobs. And the House has repeatedly acted to pass bipartisan legislation to get people back to…

I want to congratulate and recognize Susan Neis and the 29 years of service to our community she has provided as executive director for Cornerstone Advocacy Service. Susan's hard work began in 1985, when Cornerstone was just a few staff…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker and Members, while there are many issues that divide Washington, this is absolutely an area where there is agreement and bipartisan and bicameral work being done. We already passed five…

I just want to congratulate the Mayo Clinic on being named the best hospital in the country by U.S. News & World Report, beating out nearly 5,000 medical centers nationwide. U.S. News & World Report takes into account several factors, such…

I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I want to speak in support of the legislation, H.R. 4719, the America Gives More Act. This is important legislation that is actually going to increase charitable giving for the benefit of…

It is important to highlight legislation that the House passed this week protecting the future of our digital economy. The rise of the Internet has been a great American success story. One of the biggest reasons for its success is the fact…

I couldn't believe my ears when the IRS revealed last week that they have lost all of the emails that have been received and sent to outside individuals by Lois Lerner from 2009 to 2011. Coincidentally, this timeframe is critical to the…

On rollcall No. 264, I missed the vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Amendment Offered by Mr. Garrett The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman…

I want to thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership as chair of the committee. Members, it is really easy and comfortable to think that human trafficking or sex trafficking only happens outside of the United States. The truth…

Members, this is an opportunity to save lives and to give hope to thousands of sex trafficking victims in America. There is more work to be done, and in working together, we can put an end to the sex trafficking.

I want to thank the chairman for his leadership, along with Ranking Member Doggett. More than 100,000 children are at risk of being trafficked for commercial sex in America. That is just according to the National Center for Missing and…

It is time for the President to put politics aside and approve the Keystone pipeline. It has been nearly 6 years since the application for Keystone was submitted. Recently, I had the opportunity to see the domestic energy production…

We have all heard about the horrific and evil acts occurring in the country of Nigeria. Hundreds of young girls have been kidnapped by the terrorist group Boko Haram and are currently being held in captivity. What did these girls do that…

I would like to thank both Chairman Kline for his leadership, along with Ranking Member Miller, and for their working together to bring this very important legislation to the floor today. I also need to thank my colleague, Congressman…

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I want to thank him for his leadership, as well as Chairman Hensarling and all the staff on the Financial Services Committee for bringing this legislation forward. I also want to mention my partner…

Well, Mr. Chairman, I think what you are alluding to is that fact that America can compete and win at any level if we are on a level playing field. If the rules are even, if the rules of the game are set the same, Americans can compete and…

This is an area, I think, in which the United States really stands out and shines. If anything, we are known for our innovation. It is really part of our DNA in terms of having a patent system that protects intellectual property, the rule…