Rob Andrews: “On Thursday at the White House, President Obama challenged the Congress and the country to enact healthcare reform…”

I believe that this rebalancing is the right priority for the country.

I thank my friend for the time. Mr. Speaker, there's been an avalanche of talk from both sides, an avalanche of opinion. That's democracy. I think there is one indisputable fact, and that is the one way to end the government shutdown today…

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

We come here as stewards of a very sacred trust--to look after the people that are the backbone of this country. We are having this debate this afternoon because we have all heard from men and women across this country who are very upset…