Jeff Fortenberry

We have taken some sort of statistical model and applied it in realtime that is penalizing farmers who are trying to do this the right way.

I don't think this is fair. How we are grouped all the way with, again, oil field workers in Nebraska who--why is this happening?

I would appreciate any consideration you could give them. They have a long agricultural tradition there.

First of all, Mr. Speaker, let me thank my good friend from New Jersey (Mr. Smith) for his tireless leadership on this essential civil rights issue, to protect women and to protect children. Let me also thank my good friend Mr. Lipinski…

We so often use the word ``unemployment'' that we lose an understanding of its deep social impact. When a person who is really trying very hard, cannot find good work, it causes much duress, not only to that person and to their family, but…

It has been said that there is nothing that is wrong in America that can't be fixed by what is right in America. Clearly, there are very significant difficulties in this body. There is turmoil in our health care system. The paralysis in…

Thank you for the time. I don't have to tell you all that there is a debate raging in our country about the future of health care. I want to share, first of all, a story that I received by email from Yvonne who lives in the town of Firth…

Well, first of all, let me thank the gentleman for yielding to me. I know it is a bit unusual when Democrats and Republicans come down and share portions of the time. I think it is actually what the American people want a little more of…

In the midst of all of our difficult debates that are occurring in this body and throughout Washington, whether it is about the right type of health care reform or how to stop the ever-expanding Federal debt which threatens both our…

We can continue to march ourselves down here and throw barbs and insults at one another while watching our meager approval rating fall from 10 percent to perhaps 5 percent. We can continue to do that. Or maybe we can re-frame this whole…

Many Americans are bewildered as to what is happening in Washington, and understandably so. But really the goal is pretty simple: we do need to keep this government running, while also protecting Americans from the harmful effects of the…

This morning, I met with a group of Nebraskans, as we do every week. It's called the Nebraska Breakfast. It's about a 70-year tradition that we have here in the Congress where the House Members and the Senators get together. We've been…

Reclaiming my time, it's a good question you raised, and one that I pointed to earlier, new international constructs that might be using templates of old international constructs, but that are revitalized so that we can have collective…

This is an extraordinarily busy week in Washington as we have all returned from a district work period. There are many issues to discuss, including how we're going to fund the Federal budget, get the fiscal house in order, potentially have…

Let me thank you, as well, the gentleman from Pennsylvania, my good friend. I've heard you speak behind the scenes in this body, particularly today, with great passion, particularly for the people who are directly impacted by this, people…

Well, our time has expired, and I do thank you for the good constructive conversation. I appreciate your insights and clarity on the situation. It's complex, it's difficult; but, again, unilateral military action allows the international…

I thank the gentleman from Florida for yielding and for this important amendment. Madam Chair, not only should there be no American troops sent to Syria, there should be no American weapons sent to Syria. Several weeks ago, a Catholic…

I thank the gentleman from Texas, if you would allow me a few minutes of commentary. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to add to Mr. Gohmert's conversation today. I wanted to add a few words on the Syrian conflict, which has been unfolding with just…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 1603 and insert the following new sections: SEC. 1603. PAYMENT LIMITATIONS. (a) In…

First, I would like to begin by recognizing the hard work that Chairman Lucas has put into this bill, as well as Ranking Member Peterson. A complex bill such as this requires time, dedication, and a willingness to work with Members from a…

I'm not out to punish anyone's success. In fact, I celebrate it. A $250,000 subsidy is a lot of money to come directly from the government. I think many Americans would agree. We put caps and limits on virtually every other program, so why…

May I can inquire, Mr. Chairman, as to how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Nebraska has 1\1/4\ minutes remaining.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 101 Offered by Mr. Huelskamp The Acting CHAIR. It…

I have an amendment at the desk as the designee of the gentleman from California (Mr. Thompson). The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 260, line 11, strike the closed…

I've been pleased to work with Congressman Thompson in providing this commonsense amendment to enhance the conservation goals in our country. Our farmers and ranchers are the first stewards of the land. This amendment would simply continue…