Virginia Foxx: “I claim the time in opposition, Madam Chair. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.”

To make the record crystal clear, not once did the people's House court a government shutdown during the appropriations process. The various subcommittees of the Appropriations Committee did their jobs. They worked collaboratively to…

Mr. Speaker, I don't think anybody in this country can deny that we are living in a very dangerous world. We are dealing with terrorism and narcoterrorism constantly. I want to compliment all the segments of our Conference. Many people…

First, let me say, we know what the role of the Federal Government is. It is outlined in the Constitution of the United States. Many of the things that my colleague wants us to be involved in--and we have been involved in--are the things…

I think most of us believe what's appropriate will be released when it is time for the president to release it.