Rob Andrews: “I again want to commend you for participating in the negotiation of the joint committee that I think is given a very…”

I think you are doing some of the most meaningful work in this Congress by your diligence here, and I am proud to be associated with it in a very minor way after the work you have done.

I think you are doing some of the most important work in our country and you are all doing it very well.

My colleagues, Mr. Speaker, when people in politics don't want to say ``yes'' or ``no,'' they just keep talking. We could do a lot more tonight than just keep talking. We could cast a vote that would say to the American taxpayers, the…

It is appalling. But, you know, when all seems lost, there are some metrics... that make you feel a little more optimistic.