Edolphus Towns: “I would like you and my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to join me in a standing ovation for Ms. Leotta Howell…”

I thank my colleague and friend for yielding. I rise because I believe we have lost sight of why we are here. I want to remind my colleagues that we are here to represent the American people. We are here to ensure that as many as possible…

when I walk the streets in my district and I listen to the people that are losing their homes, and then you look at these salaries, one would say, wait a minute, why don't we take these salaries and save a whole block.

Let me just sort of set the record straight and explain things. When President Obama came into office, we were in debt, and we were also involved in two wars. And when President Clinton left office, there was a surplus. So we need to make…

This congress must do everything in its power to promote and create jobs, free and fair trade is one way to accomplish this goal.