Donald M. Payne: “There is a lot of dignity in being able to achieve things without having to create rapture.”

I thank the gentlewoman from Florida for the opportunity to speak tonight in this Special Order, and the gentleman from Illinois, for showing great leadership in what is a wholesome and honorable responsibility to lead these Special Order…

I was unable to cast my vote for rollcall 528--had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 771. ____________________

I thank the ranking member, Mr. Thompson, for the opportunity to speak here today. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 2. During the nearly 17 hours that the Committee on Homeland Security met to consider the border bill offered by…

I thank the gentlewoman from Florida and the gentleman from Illinois for leading this Special Order hour, which is a great responsibility given to them by the chairman of this body. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the recent expulsion…